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Stay cool at the Troy Hill Spray Park

(Photo: Creative Commons) The dog days of summer are here, and it's a great time to cool off. The City of Pittsburgh has unveiled its newest addition...
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Mountain biking in WV's Valley Falls State Park (slide show and video)

Just Southeast of Fairmont, WV is Valley Falls State Park. The park consists of over 1,000 acres of wooded hills. The name of the park gives away its...
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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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The nation's #1 BMX track in South Park hosting national racing series (video)

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Pittsburgh can boast itself as world class in many categories: Most livable city Super Bowl XLIII champion Steelers and Stanley Cup...
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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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Tennis anyone: summer clinics and tournaments (video)

Tennis may not be a highly publicized sport in Pittsburgh today. Though, the city did enjoy a professional tennis team, Pittsburgh Triangles, in the...
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2009 Fat Tire Challenge (video)

Coming up on June 21, 2009, the Fat Tire Challenge will mark its fourth running. The event is sponsored by the Brookville YMCA. There are two...
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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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Pittsburgh parks: Riverview Park - part 2

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As you are making the turn off of Perrysville Avenue onto Riverview Avenue you experience a serene neighborhood. Riverview Avenue has a tree lined...
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2009 National Get Outdoors Day

Saturday, June 13, 20009 marks the second annual National Get Outdoors Day (GO). Last year’s inaugural event was publicly supported by numerous...
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