Fishing
• The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is sponsoring a Family Fishing night from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at North Park. Participants will meet at North Park Point Shelter. Pre-registration is required. Email mirsmith@pa.gov or call 814-443-9841.
Events
• Ohiopyle State Park is offering a Wednesdays on the Water boating trip from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday. The event will guide participants in exploring the geological features of the lower Yough river. Particpants must provide their own boat and shuttle pass and should plan on meeting at the Lower Yough Launch area at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Email aludwig@pa.gov or call 724-329-0986 to pre-register.
• Prince Gallitzin State Park will have an Intro to the Night Sky event from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Friday. Participants will meet at the Campground Amphitheater to learn interesting facts and stories about the night sky. Email princegallitzinsp@pa.gov or call 814-674-1000.
• Forbes State Forest will have a naturalist-led campfire program at 8 p.m. Friday. Participants are asked to meet at the Grove Run picnic area at Linn State Park. Call 724-238-6623.
• Laurel Hill State Park will have a Learn to Kayak event from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Participants will receive kayak instruction before going on a leisurely paddle on the Laurel Hill Lake. Registration is required. Email kipeck@pa.gov or call 814-352-8649.
• At Deer Lakes Park, there will be a Meteor Shower Hike from 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday. The 3-4 mile hike will coincide with the Perseids meteor shower and allows for some time to be spent stargazing. Cost is $12. Visit ventureoutdoors.org to register.
• Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh is opening the Mingo Observatory and the Wagman Observatory to the public Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Call the Mingo Observatory at 724-348-6150 or the Wagman Observatory at 724-224-2510 for more information.
• Venture Outdoors is having a Hard Cider Tasting Hike from 9 a.m.-noon Sunday in Lawrenceville. Participants will go on an informative three-mile hike through Lawrenceville before heading to Arsenal Cider House and Wine Cellar for a lesson on cider making and a private tasting. Each participant will receive a bottle of fresh hard cider. Participants must be 21 or older. The program costs $47. Visit ventureoutdoors.org to register.
• Moraine State Park will have a Full Moon Bat Paddle from 7:30-10 p.m. Aug. 17. Participants will explore Lake Arthur on kayaks during the full moon. Ages 12 and up must be accompanied by an adult. Kayak and gear is provided. Call 724-368-8811 to register.
• Point State Park will have a Summer Weekday Walk from 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 25. Participants will meet a park naturalist in front of the Fort Pitt Museum for an hour-long walk around the riverfront trails in downtown Pittsburgh. Length of walk will depend on weather and particpants' abilities. Participants should bring their own water. Email ra-pointsp@pa.gov or call 412-565-2850.
• Kooser State Park in Somerset County will have Hike with Hounds walks 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 31. Participants will cover three to five miles and either can bring a dog or walk one provided by the Humane Society of Somerset County. Call 814-445-8673.
