McConnell’s Mill is ready for the season

LAWRENCE COUNTY — May 24 has been set as opening day for McConnell’s Mill State Park in Lawrence County.

The 19th century grist mill will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Interpretive tours will be 1 and 2 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 4 p.m. Sundays at the mill.

Additional tours for groups can be scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Fridays through Sundays by calling the park.

These events are set in the park’s Kildoo Picnic Area:

• Heart hikes — 4 p.m. May 25 and June 8.

• “Art in Nature” — 2 p.m. May 31.

• “Guide to Geocaching” — 3 p.m. June 1.

• “Crossing the River” — 2 p.m. June 7.

Tour scheduling and info: 724-368-9320.

Venture outdoors Saturday

PITTSBURGH -- The 8th Annual Venture Outdoors Festival is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in Pittsburgh.

The free festival offers kayaking, canoeing, fishing, yoga, biking, climbing, exhibitors, music and food.