Get ready for the ten day weekend!

11th Annual Great Outdoors Week slated for May 11-20, 2012.

Whether you’re new to the outdoors scene or a seasoned veteran, you’ll have plenty of activities to choose from during this ten day celebration! Great Outdoors Week showcases our region as a hub for outdoor recreation activities – biking, hiking, paddling and much more. Grab your friends or coworkers, pack up the family – get ready for some fun that’s close to home!

GOW activities include bike rides, hikes, paddling/rowing, orienteering, running, bird watching, and much more.

Signature Events

Friday, May 11 – Learn to Row and Paddle

Friday, May 18 – National Bike to Work Day/Car Free Fridays

Saturday, May 19 – 2012 Venture Outdoors Festival Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

All this and more on the Walls are Bad website

Promoted by the nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh and its outdoor recreation partners, Great Outdoors Week (GOW) highlights opportunities to participate in a variety of nature-related activities while showcasing the many outdoor amenities available in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Not a member of BikePGH? Join today! We need you to add your voice! Bike Pittsburgh works to protect cyclist’s rights and promote the vision of making Pittsburgh a safer and more enjoyable place to live and to ride. For more info, check out: www.bike-pgh.org/membership