With warmer weather finally entering the atmosphere on the East Coast, many people have begun itching to get outside and breathe in the fresh air. After all, the moment winter exits our minds on the first day of spring, the days seem to keep getting nicer and nicer.
If you live in or near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and want to enjoy an activity or two outside, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve listed three activities that are easily accessible from Pittsburg that will serve as perfect ways to spend the beautiful days in the upcoming forecast.
The Great Allegheny Passage Trail
Want to go for a thrilling bike ride? The Great Allegheny Passage Trail is perfect. Also known as the GAP Trail, the passage stretches 150 miles from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland. You’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery, cross the Mason-Dixon line along the way, top hills and steep areas, and be satisfied with your accomplishments once it’s all said and done considering just how intense the ride is. If you want to divide the ride among a couple of days, it’ll be worth it to pack camping gear and a change of clothes. For any thrill-seeker, the GAP Trail can’t be missed.
Go Ape! in North Park
Another great activity for thrill-seekers is the Go Ape! zip lining attraction, located right in North Park in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. A short 20-minute drive from Pittsburg, this activity will have you swinging through the trees like Tarzan and climbing suspended obstacles like native jungle creatures. Enjoy two to three hours of exploring the forest canopy and embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. You may even cross paths with some wildlife during your exertion!
Admission costs $59 for visitors age 16 and older, while those 15 and younger can enter for $39. If you’re afraid of heights, the friendly staff at Go Ape! can help you conquer your fears thanks to their experience with past guests. Be sure to dress properly for the occasion.
SurfSUP Adventures
Water sports are a quintessential way to spend a hot day outdoors, and SurfSUP Adventures is the perfect attraction to participate in them. Located right in Pittsburg, SurfSUP Adventures will introduce you to paddleboarding and take you on tours in Moraine State Park and Allegheny Islands State Park, all while showing you the basics. For more advanced paddleboarders, you can even go on a world-class white water adventure and learn to surf the rapids at Greenhouse Whitewater Park. Cooling off, enjoying the sunshine, and having a blast can all be done at SurfSUP Adventures!
There are plenty of outdoor activities to participate in that are located in and around Pittsburg. However, visit any of the three above and you’ll be guaranteed a day filled with fun, laughter, and fresh air. We hope you and your friends have plenty of fun this season as the weather increases in temperature, the days get longer, and the outdoors become more intriguing than ever!
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