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Southwestern PA Gearing Up For Annual Great Outdoors Week Beginning May 13
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Pedaling, paddling, sailing, climbing. All that and a lot more are planned next month in the Pittsburgh area when “Great Outdoors Week” marks its 10th year, beginning May 13.
Organized by Sustainable Pittsburgh and its outdoor recreation partners, Great Outdoors Week provides the public with opportunities to participate in a variety of outdoor-related activities within a concentrated time frame.
The week also highlights the parks, trails, waterways and many other outdoors amenities available in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Outdoors groups throughout the region are planning GOW activities that feature cycling, climbing, running, sailing, and much more. Five signature events are part of GOW this year, beginning with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 15.
Rounding out the rest of the week: May 20: National Bike to Work Day; May 20: Learn to Row and Paddle; May 21: Venture Outdoors Festival; May 22: Pedal Pittsburgh.
Over 60 GOW activities for all ages and skill levels are scheduled each year, promoting outdoor recreation as part of a healthy and sustainable community.
Organizers tout outdoor recreation for its contributions to healthier lifestyles; attraction and retention of regional talent; a stronger local economy; and a sense of stewardship for regional parks, trails, and waterways.
Outdoors groups planning special GOW activities are encouraged to list them online and help promote GOW by downloading the poster and linking to the Great Outdoors Week webpage.
For more information, visit the Great Outdoors Week webpage or call Sustainable Pittsburgh at 412-258-6646.
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5/2/2011 |
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