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| - If I was forced to make a list of my top 10 favorite things to do in Pittsburgh - which I don't want to do, because I love everything in this city so much! - Kayak Pittsburgh would make that list.
I haven't checked out their other locations yet, because while I want to eventually, this one is the most convenient: it's right by PNC Park, 15 minutes from my place and down the street from where I work! Really, unless you go for an evening paddle on a game night, you won't have much trouble here (and if you do that, be prepared for traffic and parking difficulties...). Just walk up to their rental desk, take a couple minutes to fill out some paperwork, and you'll be given a paddle and a life vest before you're sent out on the water. You can get a kayak for one or two people and the guides will give you a few paddling tips if you've never been out on the water before. Then you're off to explore!
The trick when kayaking is to pick a day where there's the perfect mix of sun and clouds; the sun obviously helps enhance the beauty of the city but the occasional cloud will make sure you don't overheat while you're out in the water; kayaking, while super relaxing, does require a bit of work. From this location you can either paddle upriver and take it easy on the way back down, or head out to the point first and then paddle upriver to get back to Kayak Pittsburgh's base. I prefer heading down towards the point because I love paddling alongside the submarine by the Science Center - it's so surreal when you're next to that thing! - but the paddle back isn't a picnic.
Important notes: keep in mind that you're, you know, on the river...I know a lot of people who lose important items like phones or iPods because they bring those along; why they do this, I don't know, but they do. Your best bet is to either bring a waterproof bag for the kayak (and if you do, put as few items as you need in it, just in case) or to keep your keys and ID in a shorts pocket that zippers shut. Just leave as much as you can in your car, where it won't potentially fall in the river. Also: ALWAYS bring a bottle of water and sunscreen. Even on a cloudy day the sun could appear in Pittsburgh thanks to our weird weather, and even when there's a breeze it gets hot and you work up a bit of a sweat when you paddle against the current.
In summary: get out there right now and have fun, guys!
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