pittsburgh outdoors

Look beyond the city to find wide-open beaches at state parks. This is one of several on the big lake at Pymatuning.

Pittsburgh Area Swimming Pools and Swimming Beaches (Tues., 8/12/25)

Pittsburgh area swimming pools and swimming beaches.

Tubing on the beautiful Clarion River is a fun way to spend a summer day. (photo: Rachel Francioni)

Clarion River Tubing with Pale Whale Outfitters (Mon., 8/4/25)

Pale Whale river tubing

at four stages of a deft ride down the falls at Ohiopyle State Park—which also offers many outdoor thrills for visitors who aren't kayak ninjas. (Photo: 'Wwkayaker22' via Wikipedia)

Ohiopyle State Park and Area Attractions (Tues., 7/29/25)

White Water Rafting, Hiking, Biking, and Frank Lloyd Wright

at four stages of a deft ride down the falls at Ohiopyle State Park—which also offers many outdoor thrills for visitors who aren't kayak ninjas. (Photo: 'Wwkayaker22' via Wikipedia)

Ohiopyle: Hiking, Biking, Rafting, Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob (Mon., 6/30/25)

Ohiopyle and Laurel Highlands

Summer in Pittsburgh offers plenty of flow with which to go.

Kayak on the Rivers and Lakes with Kayak Pittsburgh (Thurs., 6/26/25)

Kayak Pittsburgh

Take a Zip on a Steel City Jet Ski Rental (Mon., 6/23/25)

Steel City Jet Skis

Look beyond the city to find wide-open beaches at state parks. This is one of several on the big lake at Pymatuning.

Pittsburgh Area Swimming Pools and Swimming Beaches (Sun., 6/22/25)

Summer Swimming

Sycamore Island is a 'Green Space' haven river-bound and close to town.

Allegheny Land Trust Green Spaces for Hiking and Quiet Contemplation (Mon., 6/2/25)

Allegheny Land Trust Green Spaces

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Entertainment Central Summer Guide (Early-to-Mid Season) 2025

Summers in Pittsburgh are packed with fun events and activities.

A rendition of the Great Lawn during the summer season. (Rendering by Field Operations courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to Transform 8th Street Block into Arts Landing Civic Space

Magical new space to emerge in the Cultural District

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