By Karen Price
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, May 16, 2008

In the past two years, Pittsburgh has been named the top urban adventure city in the country by National Geographic Adventure magazine and the top city with outdoor appeal by Shape Magazine.

Those who may not know why can join those who do during Great Outdoors Week, which begins today and ends May 25. The 10-day celebration in Western Pennsylvania is sponsored by Sustainable Pittsburgh and its outdoor recreation partners, including Venture Outdoors, Three Rivers Rowing Association, Friends of the Riverfront, Bike Pittsburgh and more. Read more &raquo