Author: Huck Beard
Free Things to Do in the Pittsburgh Area
Whether you’re looking for art, history or something quirky, Pittsburgh offers an array of free attractions to add to your sightseeing adventures.
Best of the ‘Burgh 2023: Staff Picks
28 of the best things to do, see, eat and drink Pittsburgh on a list you won't find anywhere else.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: The Museum of Material Failures
Our look at oddities around the region.
Getaway: You Will Feel Like Royalty at Nemacolin
The luxury resort is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forest.
Foodie Road Trip: What’s So Magical About the Waters of Bedford?
Take your fill of Appalachian-inspired charm and cuisine in this spa town.
Winter Getaways: Hocking Hills State Park
Hiking in this getaway in Lisbon, Ohio is as picturesque as it gets.
Marshall Lake Is The Man-Made Jewel of North Park
The lake is stocked with game fish and attracts thousands to its shores on the first day of fishing season.
Lake Arthur Is the Centerpiece of Moraine State Park
Its shallow waters are stocked with game fish and are home to great blue heron, green-backed heron, belted kingfisher, loons and even rare ospreys.
Twin Lakes Park is a Popular Lake-Duo in Westmoreland County
Both lakes are stocked with game fish by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and it’s a popular destination for ice fishing in the winter.
Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania’s Largest Natural Lake
This particular body of water has inspired quite a few ghost stories.
Did You Know Lake Erie Has Its Own Legendary Monster?
Lake Erie is the fourth largest and shallowest of North America's five Great Lakes.
Places We Love: The Car and Carriage Museum at The Frick Pittsburgh
There may be no better way to imagine the lived experience of the fashionable Frick family than to inspect the details of the vehicles that took them around town.
How the OneTen Coalition is Ensuring Black Talent Without Four-Year Degrees Grow Their Careers
These are jobs with fair wages and ample opportunity.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Who Knows Where I’m Going Next?
Dr. Ritu Thamman talks about empathy, forgiveness and the healing power of stories.
A Slice of the Quiet Life: Sitting Down to an Amish Dinner
PM Art Director Chuck Beard experiences a rare event for “an English.”
11 Roadside Attractions to Wow You
Jump in your car and follow our guide to some of our region's best roadside attractions. From the Big Mac Museum to the kid-friendly stealth bomber, these unique places are sure to charm.
The Ultimate Field Guide to Cook Forest
If you’re looking for a grand wilderness to discover, Cook Forest State Park is just a short drive away. Stay for the day, or set up for a long haul with this guide to hiking, biking, camping and more.
Cook Forest Field Guide: Backpacking, Wildlife, Canoe & Kayaking, Fishing and Puppy Trails
Keep these gear-packing tips in mind when planning that camping trip.
Cook Forest Field Guide to Glamping
To make the other campers jealous, pack a few of these glamping essentials.
Cook Forest Field Guide: Overnight Camping
So you want to go camping? Here are 20 camping essentials to make room for in your backpack, bikepack or car trunk.
Cook Forest Field Guide: Take a Hike and Happy Trails
With 50-plus miles of hiking and multi-use trails, Cook Forest State Park is a dream for fit backpackers and casual walkers alike. Some hikes are easy, but most would be rated as moderately strenuous with frequent elevation dips and rocky footing.
Cook Forest Field Guide: The Sites, The River and Getting There
Cook Forest State Park is a grand wilderness waiting to be discovered, whether you’re looking to set up for the day or a long haul.
Announcing our Scenic Photo Contest Winner
There were 682 photos submitted to our Scenic Vistas photo contest, which ran during the month of April. Art Director Chuck Beard picked a winner and two runners-up.
Daytripping: Enjoy Comedy History 3 Hours from Pittsburgh
Take a daytrip to Jamestown, N.Y. to investigate the origins of American comedy.
7 Scenic Day Trips with Spectacular Views
By car, train, bicycle or foot, head outside to take in these unforgettable vistas.
8 Places You’ll Want to Discover Not Far From Pittsburgh
Point a compass north, south, east, west and everywhere in between. We chose eight destinations, each within a few hours' drive of Pittsburgh, with lots to explore at every step.
Daytripping: Southern Charm Atop a Cold War Bunker
Experience antebellum elegance and echoes of the Cold War at West Virginia’s Greenbrier Resort.
Daytripping: Touring The Region's Most Notorious Prison
Plan an overnight escape to the eerie edifice of Moundsville’s West Virginia Penitentiary.
Daytripping: Revel in a Simpler Life
Spend a few hours among the Amish, and you might wonder what you’ve been missing.
Daytripping: The ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’
Fourteen years ago this month, the mighty Kinzua Viaduct met its match.
Daytripping: Fort of Necessity
This “charming field for an encounter” saw the first major event in young George Washington’s military career ... and his only surrender.
Daytripping: Brave the Cave
Take a subterranean journey at Laurel Caverns.
Face the Frost: Go Daytripping on Winter Hikes in Pittsburgh
There’s a magical, snowy landscape right in your backyard.
Daytripping: Have Musket, Will Travel
The rest is history at ye olde Colonial Williamsburg, the former capital of Virginia and now a restored Revolutionary War-era village.
Daytripping: Wright in Buffalo
Before Fallingwater, there was Buffalo’s Martin House Complex — the roots of the great architect’s Prairie School.
Dapper Daytripper: Travel in Style
For the guy on your list whose eyes sparkle with wanderlust — these travel-trusted gifts will remind him of you when he’s far from home.
Daytripping: Flight 93's Field of Sorrows
The national memorial in Shanksville is a place for somber reflection and remembrance.
Daytripping: The Town That Sees Spirits
Ghosts, spirits, manifestations ... whatever you call them, their positive vibrations travel with you in Lily Dale.
Daytripping: Zen on The Beach
Find yourself on a meditative, late-summer day at Erie’s Presque Isle.
Up Close Photo Gallery: 10 New Perspectives of Pittsburgh
Zoom in on the places that make our region so fascinating and diverse.
Daytripping: From Lincoln Highway to Indy's Automobile Museum
A giant Jersey cow in the sky and other adventures riding west on Lincoln Highway to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum.
Daytripping: Rating the Roller Coasters at Cedar Point
One day, 18 roller coasters, four queasy stomachs, two cheeseburgers, one fried dough … whew.
