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Frozen at McConnell’s Mill
I had an errand near Butler today. Jenny thought a ride might be fun, so we loaded up the cameras and some winter outdoor gear in TruckStor and headed towards Butler (after our…
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Sunny Winter Day at Ohiopyle
We awoke to a beautiful sunny (and chilly) winter day. I wanted to go out and make a few photos in the pretty light, and Jenny was game for a ride, so we…
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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…
