Category Archives: outside
The Allegheny River Along The Strip
Back in early October, when the weather was still lovely (and by that I mean not raining, wtf December), we decided to do our second river exploration. The first time, we were on board a Just Ducky Tour, inches above … Continue reading
The Covered Bridges Of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Outside the Washington County Tourism Office. Mingo Creek County Park, home of several covered bridges. Fall foliage! That beautiful time when leaves are falling, but some are still on the trees. Henry Bridge. Hey donkeys.
Taters & Harp Lager At The Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Since we conquered the Folk Festival last year, it seemed only fitting to this year take on Pittsburgh’s next big ethnic fair, the Pittsburgh Irish Festival. The Irish Festival runs on a weekend in September, which unfortunately happened to be … Continue reading
Highs And Lows At Cook Forest
Well, I’d be lying, if I said we had a really successful, wonderful weekend in Cook Forest that made us get in touch with nature and relive our shadowy past as Druids who lived in the woods and cared for … Continue reading
Hold Me Closer, Inappropriate Dancer: A Buttermilk Falls Triple Achievement
Last year for Christmas, in place of a more traditional present, my cousins and aunt and uncle traveled to rest stops and visitor centers all over the Pittsburgh area to collect brochures for us. Oh yes, they knew that we … Continue reading
Beaufurb The Furby Visits Point State Park & Kennywood
Well, we’ve obviously been out and about quite a bit lately, but we haven’t forgotten to take Beaufurb along for the fun! It’s tough to be a small Furby mascot, having to experience all sorts of things without, you know, … Continue reading
We Seen It In The City Paper: Ohio Township Fireman’s Carnival
If you grew up in the Avonworth Community, then you probably already have an understanding of the importance of a certain event that happens in mid-July each year. And this year, this event has become a big enough deal that … Continue reading
Music & Memories At The Bach-Beethoven Brunch
This weekend, we embarked on another Achievement down Memory Lane. This time, the visit was to Mellon Park in Shadyside for Bach, Beethoven, & Brunch. I’d gone here a few times with my mum when I was little, but I’d … Continue reading
Fair Food And Divas Of Danger Up The Big Butler Fair
You know, there’s a saying out there, “You’re not a true Yinzer until you’ve experienced the Big Butler Fair.” I mean, I like to think there’s a saying like that, because let’s not kid ourselves, the Big Butler Fair is … Continue reading
Is It Summer In Pittsburgh? Then You Gotta Regatta
Outside of Pittsburgh, the phrase, ‘you gotta Regatta!’ may not mean much, but here in the city, it’s an important three-word statement that means it’s officially summer in the ‘Burgh. The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is now held over the … Continue reading