Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers, which recently received “Rivers of the Year” designation by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, will be the site of the Three Rivers Sojourn – a three day paddling and boating event scheduled for August 10-12.

“The sojourn will be a great opportunity to get out on the rivers and to view the region in a whole new positive light,” said Davitt Woodwell, Vice President for the Pennsylvania Environmental Council.

Sojourners will paddle on the Allegheny River from Harmarville to Heinz Field on August 10, and will paddle the Monongahela from McKeesport to Homestead on August 11. The event ends on August 12 with an Ohio River cruise on the Pittsburgh Voyager.

Each day of the trip includes educational presentations and discussions from local experts about the region’s history, recreational amenities, and environmental issues. Dinnertime entertainment is planned also. Overnight accommodations are available at Camp Guyasuta in Sharpsburg.

The Three Rivers Sojourn is open to the public. Cost is $60 per person per day, which includes three meals, snacks, canoe/kayak, and limited shuttle service. Lodging at Camp Guyasuta is an additional cost per day. Space is limited and registration ends on August 4, so participants are encouraged to register early.

Sojourn activities are being coordinated by Venture Outdoors, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Pittsburgh Voyager, Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers (POWR) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

For more information and to register, contact Venture Outdoors at 412-255-0564.

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