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The trails themselves might be officially dubbed “Xen’s Trail,” “Upper Trail,” and “Falls Trail,” but locals refer to the collective nature area off of Squaw Run Road as “Trillium Trail,” and indeed, maps recently posted at the site are headed with the moniker “Trillium Trail.” There are two parking lots available; both provide access to the ends more
Exploring the major Westmoreland County parks (Northmoreland, Twin Lakes, Mammoth, Cedar Creek) is a completely different experience than visiting Allegheny County’s parks (e.g., North Park, Hartwood Acres, Deer Lakes). Although there are “formulaic” Allegheny County parks, given that North Park, South Park, and Boyce Park all follow the same basic more
Until recently, the sign naming “Blue Run Trail” at the entrance wasn’t even there; I only remembered the area being called that from visiting in the 90′s. The Indiana Township website and municipal building simply didn’t seem to have any information about the trail, and until I visited the area the other day to write this article, I was planning more
Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look: A Bit of Pgh in Boston – Head of the Pgh Parks Conservancy to Speak to Boston’s Friends of the Public Garden – Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy CEO Meg Cheever will be participating in a discussion in Boston, MA on October 6 at the Boston Public Library with other park advocates, elected more
Image by Jeff Pang via Flickr For the past 10 year a group of dedicated volunteers has been working to bring back the grandness to Grandview Park – and the timing is perfect. The park will celebrate its 100th birthday this Saturday, October 3rd with a big community birthday party. From 15211.org: The Friends of Grandview Park will host a birthday more
Image by william.k via Flickr I saw this on the Venture Outdoors blog this week and thought it was worth sharing. Visit Pittsburgh has a poll on their site – vote on a name for the new park or suggest a name – deadline is August 31, 2009. Cast your vote and enter to win a night at the Renaissance hotel. Cast Your Vote, Submit Your Big Idea, and more
