http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:46:29 -0700 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:53:07 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d18-REI-celebrates-new-Pittsburgh-area-store-with-grand-opening-weekend?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner REI (Recreation Equipment, Inc) is celebrating its newest Pittsburgh area store at Settlers Ridge with grand opening festivities Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22.The first 200 people (ages 12 and older) who visit the store each day wil... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:53:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d18-REI-celebrates-new-Pittsburgh-area-store-with-grand-opening-weekend?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d4-A-few-minutes-with-REIs-Presiden-Sally-Jewell?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner REI’s newest location in Robinson Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh opened its doors to customers on Friday, October 30, 2009. Newly hired staff along with REI employees from other stores helped kick-off the store opening. None were harder-at-wo... Upcoming Events Issues and Public Policy Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:11:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d4-A-few-minutes-with-REIs-Presiden-Sally-Jewell?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d29-REI-to-open-its-new-Pittsburgh-area-location?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Pull out your GPS and set a waypoint at 40:26.390N 80:08.963W and hike or bike your way to REI’s newest location at Settlers Ridge Town Center located off of Parkway West at Ridge and Campbells Run Roads.The doors to this new Pittsburgh area lo... Upcoming Events Issues and Public Policy Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:19:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d29-REI-to-open-its-new-Pittsburgh-area-location?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Pittsburgh-trails-Hiking-in-the-Kane-Woods-Nature-Area-in-Scott-Township?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Gear Recommendations:Teva Riva Leather eVenthiking shoeKelty Radii 27 backpackKEEN Boulder Canyon Crew socksIn the hot summer of 1794, the first shots of the Whiskey Rebellion were fired in South Park, PA on the Oliver Miller Homestead. The rebellion... Hiking Local Parks Geocaching Mapped Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:42:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Pittsburgh-trails-Hiking-in-the-Kane-Woods-Nature-Area-in-Scott-Township?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Pittsburgh-trails-Hiking-in-Wingfiled-Pines-in-Upper-St-Clair?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Wingfield Pines is located in Upper St. Clair and South Fayette townships - south of downtown Pittsburgh. Its 80 acres of hiking splendor was purchased by the Allegheny Land Trust in late 2001. Prior to its purchase, it was once the site of a strip ... Hiking Local Parks Geocaching Mapped Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:29:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Pittsburgh-trails-Hiking-in-Wingfiled-Pines-in-Upper-St-Clair?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Outdoor-photo-of-the-week-Trunk-Bay-in-Virgin-Islands-National-Park?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner 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 type of leatherback turtle. Its beauty is reminiscent of the beach scenes from the Corona commercials.... National Parks Out-of-Area Parks Photo of the Week Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:41:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Outdoor-photo-of-the-week-Trunk-Bay-in-Virgin-Islands-National-Park?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Paddling-101-Where-can-I-find-pales-to-kayak-and-canoe-around-Pittsburgh?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The waterways around Pittsburgh provide the region with many of the names synonymous with the area. From the former Three Rivers Stadium to Allegheny County, many things derive their name from the areas waterways. Beyond naming of places and things, ... Local Parks Out-of-Area Parks Paddling Mapped Pittsburgh Outdoor Guides Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:59:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Paddling-101-Where-can-I-find-pales-to-kayak-and-canoe-around-Pittsburgh?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Outdoor-photo-of-the-week-Morning-Glory-Pool-in-Yellowstone-National-Park?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner 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 by the wife of the superintendent of Yellowstone in 1883 since the pool reminded her... National Parks Out-of-Area Parks Photo of the Week Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:36:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Outdoor-photo-of-the-week-Morning-Glory-Pool-in-Yellowstone-National-Park?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Pittsburgh-trails-Fall-Run-Park-Trail?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Fall Run Park Trail is located in the Shaler Township area of Pittsburgh, PA. There are three features that make this hike a ‘must- do’.A stunning waterfallAn easy 2-mile round trip hikeConvenient location to most areas of PittsburghAbout... Hiking Local Parks Geocaching Mapped Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:04:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Pittsburgh-trails-Fall-Run-Park-Trail?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Hiking-Trails-of-Fox-Chapel?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Fox Chapel, a suburb outside of Pittsburgh, PA, has several hiking trails to reward the nature enthusiast with fauna and flora sights. The borough of Fox Chapel has close to 400 acres of open space primary used for passive recreation. The Fox Chapel ... Hiking Geocaching Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:54:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Hiking-Trails-of-Fox-Chapel?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Pittsburgh-Hiking?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Pittsburgh hiking trails are numerous and allow you to enjoy the serene and beautiful outdoors of Western Pennsylvania.  Below is an ever-expanding directory of hiking trails near and in Pittsburgh, PA to assist in planning your outdoor adventur... Hiking Mapped Pittsburgh Outdoor Guides Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:57:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Pittsburgh-Hiking?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Hiking-on-Robb-Hollow-Trail?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Robb Hollow Trail located in the Mt. Lebanon area of Pittsburgh, PA.  It is a short hikng trail tucked away among a residential area and along the Mt. Lebanon Public Works complex. Few residents even know that it exists. The trail... Hiking Local Parks Geocaching Mapped Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:55:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Hiking-on-Robb-Hollow-Trail?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Hiking-at-Liken-Nature-Trail-video?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Liken Nature Trail makes for an easily accessible hiking trail with a wonderful waterfall. The trail is located in the Guyasuta Boy Scout Camp in the Sharpsburg neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. The Guyasuta Boy Scout Camp is a hidden ge... Hiking Local Parks Geocaching Mapped Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:35:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Hiking-at-Liken-Nature-Trail-video?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Outdoor-police-blotter-naked-hiking-and-drunk-biking?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner ‘Friends don’t let friends drive drunk’ was a popular slogan for the Ad Council in the mid 1980’s. Friends also don’t let friends bike drunk and hike naked. Here are some recent outdoors incidents that ended unfortunatel... Issues and Public Policy Hiking Road Biking Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:41:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Outdoor-police-blotter-naked-hiking-and-drunk-biking?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Stay-cool-at-the-Troy-Hill-Spray-Park?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner (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 to its recreation facilities – Troy Hill Spray Park.The park replaces the forme... Local Parks Summer Recreation Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:16:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Stay-cool-at-the-Troy-Hill-Spray-Park?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d10-What-is-geocaching--part-1-video?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Geocaching is recent to the scene for outdoor enthusiasts. Its inception coincided with the elimination of Selective Availability (SA) in civilian GPS systems in 2000. Prior to that, the military had the most accurate global tracking systems. Th... Hiking Geocaching Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:20:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m7d10-What-is-geocaching--part-1-video?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d26-WV-Wonders-Valley-Falls-State-Park?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner  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 main attraction – the waters of the Tygart Valley River rushing over sandstone caps crea... Mountain Biking Out-of-Area Parks Summer Recreation Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:14:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d26-WV-Wonders-Valley-Falls-State-Park?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Get-outdoors-on-the-cheap-with-hostelling?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Summer is here, and the prime vacation season will be starting. Most Pittsburgh families have their Ocean City or Outer Banks trips planned. Though, where can an outdoor-loving single person go that won’t break their bank and provide recreation... Hiking National Parks Road Biking Mountain Biking Out-of-Area Parks Paddling Summer Recreation Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:43:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Get-outdoors-on-the-cheap-with-hostelling?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d24-The-nations-1-BMX-track-in-South-Park-hosting-national-racing-series-video?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner   Pittsburgh can boast itself as world class in many categories: Most livable city Super Bowl XLIII champion Steelers and Stanley Cup champion Penguins Top ranked hospitals Well, let us add another accolade to the area&rsq... Upcoming Events Local Parks Summer Recreation Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:08:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d24-The-nations-1-BMX-track-in-South-Park-hosting-national-racing-series-video?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Pittsburgh-outdoor-activities-June-23rd-to-June-29th-video?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Here are some organized outdoor activities for June 23rd to June 29th through local outdoor clubs.  Wednesday, June 24, 2009 EventDuquesne and Monongehela Incline Hike GroupSierra Club LocationMt.Washingto... Pittsburgh Recreation Guide Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:26:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7632-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Pittsburgh-outdoor-activities-June-23rd-to-June-29th-video?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner