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Free outdoor programming!

September 30, 2019 by Kathleen Ganster Leave a Comment

Over the Hill Hikers may be able to take advantage of our “maturity” with discounts on programming, services and products – like these free programs from Venture Outdoors located here in Pittsburgh. (For those of you not lucky enough to live in the Tri-State area, check you own local area and I bet you will find similar programs!)

Venture Outdoors is a non-profit dedicated to getting folks outdoors and enjoying our beautiful region. Venture Outdoors Again is their program for those 50 and older. Look at these upcoming programs. What more do you need to get outside?

Venture Outdoors Again (50+)
Get outside for free

Filed Under: Hiking, Outdoors, Pittsburgh, Senior Discounts Tagged With: discounts for senior, free outdoor programming

Celebrate National Public Lands Day!

September 27, 2019 by Kathleen Ganster Leave a Comment

Saturday, September 28 is National Public Lands Day. You can celebrate in so many ways - and all National Parks are free! Here are a few photos at Hurricane Ridge in the Olympics during our recent visit to Washington. For more information for ideas … [Continue reading] about Celebrate National Public Lands Day!

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Want to join the 2,000 Miler Club?

September 20, 2019 by Kathleen Ganster 2 Comments

Most hikers have heard of the Appalachian Trail – often referred to as the “AT.” The Appalachian Trail is the grand lady of the east, traversing 14 states and approximately 2,192 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. It is … [Continue reading] about Want to join the 2,000 Miler Club?

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Namaste…how yoga can help your hiking.

July 31, 2019 by Kathleen Ganster 1 Comment

Hiking in of itself is a great exercise, but other exercises can also help strengthen not only your body and mind, but they can help you improve your hiking and balance. Yoga is my favorite “other exercise.” I practice yoga two to five times a week … [Continue reading] about Namaste…how yoga can help your hiking.

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Forest bathing

July 18, 2019 by Kathleen Ganster Leave a Comment

Forest bathing – it might sound a bit wacky and actually, it involves no bathing, but it is a practice well-known in Japan and catching on here in the U.S. Basically, forest bathing is called “shinrin-yoku” in Japan and means “taking in the … [Continue reading] about Forest bathing

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