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Outdoor photo of the week: Trunk Bay in Virgin Islands National Park

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The most photographed place in Virgin Islands National Park and the Caribbean is the beach at Trunk Bay. Its name is derived from Trunschildpatt, a...
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Outdoor photo of the week: Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone National Park

Next to Old Faithful geyser, Morning Glory Pool, a hot spring, is one of the most recognizable attractions in Yellowstone National Park. It was named...
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Get outdoors on the cheap with hostelling (video)

Summer is here, and the prime vacation season will be starting. Most Pittsburgh families have their Ocean City or Outer Banks trips planned. Though,...
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Free weekends at nearby National Parks

National Parks are one of the most popular attractions for vacation goers during the summer months. They preserve our nation’s history and...
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Bike through Pittsburgh's industrial history (video)

Carnegie, Frick, Mellon, Phipps These are all names that are synonymous with Pittsburgh and are the kings of the city’s industrial history.The...
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Major land acquisition for Flight 93 Memorial (video)

The National Park Service (NPS) announced on Friday, May 29, 2009 that it has acquired 950 acres needed for the Flight 93 National Memorial in...
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Waterfall exploration: Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area (slide show and video)

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Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area (CVNRA) offers a diverse collection of recreational opportunities. The park is over 50 square miles between...
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Where does Obama go hiking? Catoctin Mountain Park (video)

Stunning overlooks,Waterfalls, and thePresidential retreat….Catoctin Mountain Park is located in the Appalachian Mountains by Thurmont, MD. It...
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Majestic overlooks & the Civil War: hiking in Harpers Ferry National Park (slide show and video)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park combines nature and history into one unique location. It is a 4-hour drive (see map and directions link below)...
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Hiking at Friendship Hill National Historic Site (slide show)

Friendship Hill National Historic Site is less than a two-hour drive from Pittsburgh and provides for a nice day trip. You can not only get your fill...
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