Western Pennsylvania
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Cold Sun
Remembering a hike in Harrison Hills Park on an unseasonably mild November day.
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McKeesport Engine Shed
This 1906 structure has two long bays and an adjoining quarter roundhouse. I do not know its history, who owned and used it, or who owns it now. I seem to recall seeing…
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Winter Hike at Todd Nature Reserve
I’m not sure I’ve ever explored The Audobon Society of Western Pennsylvania’s Todd Nature Reserve, which is funny, since it is maybe 20 minutes from our house. I planned to do it sometime…
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A Cold Coal Train at Kiski Junction
I was pretty frozen when I got back to the car from this hike. I’m still pretty frozen, actually. This time, I strapped my little “WalkStool” onto the pack, so at least I…
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Hike to CP KISKI (a.k.a. Kiski Junction)
This weekend, I took a hike on an unfinished part of the Tredway Trail that runs along the Allegheny River from River Forest up to the mouth of the Kiskiminetas River. This trail…
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Roaring Run and Rock Furnace Hike
I took the break in rainy weather today to head out for a hike along nearby Roaring Run trail and the connecting Rock Furnace trail. My Adventure Buddy Jenny and I have biked…
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A Winter Hike Around Cole Run Falls
Today was cold and sunny. It seemed like a good day to go for a hike around a waterfall I had never visited: Cole Run Falls in Forbes State Forest, Somerset County. I…
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Snowy, Cold Allegheny River
We live maybe 1500 feet from the banks of the Allegheny. But in our fair city, the banks along the residential district are occupied by an empty industrial sand and gravel lot. The…
