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5 Fantastic State Parks near Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania is home to 125 state parks, with more than 300,000 acres of land set aside for public recreational areas. With a number of these parks easily accessible within an hour drive of ...

Winter Fun in Pittsburgh: 10 Things to Do & See

Most tourists visit Pittsburgh during the warm spring and summer months to take advantage of the many parks, scenic overlooks, sporting events, and annual events in the region. To me, this city is ...

Attraction of the Week: Ohiopyle State Park

One of Pennsylvania’s largest and most popular state parks, Ohiopyle, is an easy daytrip from Pittsburgh. If you find yourself tiring of the congestion, crazy traffic and drivers, and urban ...

Christmas in Pittsburgh: 10 Must-Do’s

Although I wouldn’t consider Pittsburgh to be a top holiday destination, there are a number of festive activities, attractions, and events to enjoy throughout December. I definitely had some ...

The 10 Best Free Things to do in Pittsburgh

I am sure most of us are familiar with Pittsburgh’s industrial history as a hub of coal mining and steel production. Today, the city is just as well-known for its’ professional sports ...

5 Christmas Attractions in Downtown Pittsburgh

The festive holiday season is the best time to plan a visit to downtown Pittsburgh. In addition to enjoying great local restaurants, beautiful views of the skyline and bridges, and museums (the Andy ...

A Picturesque Cruise Along Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers

After living here, I can confidently say that Pittsburgh is easily one of the most scenic cities in America. The many bridges, beautiful high rises, and rivers combine to form a spectacular skyline. ...

The Top 10 things to do in the Smoky Mountains

The Smoky Mountains region is one of my favorite areas to hike in the Southeast. Woodsy hiking trails through diverse terrain (The Smokies is the most biodiverse national park), waterfalls, and ...

Attraction of the Week: Pittsburgh’s Point State Park

One of the things Mike and I love most about living in Pittsburgh is the easy access to beautiful green spaces. You don’t have to travel very far to enjoy some nature. Downtown, Point State ...

Allegheny Commons: Pittsburgh’s Oldest Park

I love all the gorgeous parks surrounding the city of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Common is a tranquil park on the north side dating back to 1867, making it the oldest park in the city. There is plenty of ...