My Daily Travels

Our area is saturated with plenty of history found along our states many rail trails. This is the Montour Trail which is located just a few miles from my house. There are several trailheads in and around Pittsburgh. The streetcar line that used to parallel the busy Route 19 all the way to Washington... Sign in to see full entry.

I don't even have to ask what to bring or make for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, and family gatherings. The side salad of choice is the Italian version that is fully loaded with a variety of veggies, meat, and cheeses. It will be the side dish for our Father's Day cookout this weekend. It pairs well with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Pennsylvania is known for its many varieties of wild mushrooms, but some are poisonous, and some are just plain unexplained and unedible. Pittsburgh, being the zombie capital of the world is known for its yearly zombiefest, there was even a major film produced just outside of the steel city known by... Sign in to see full entry.

Starting at the point where the three rivers connect, the two-hour tour on the floating tiki vessel allows guests to enjoy fun in the sun while floating down the river while taking in the many sites along the way. Cruisin' Tikis Pittsburgh (cruisintikispittsburgh.com) Sign in to see full entry.

John's mother turns 80 on July 1st, but we are surprising her by celebrating early with a huge outdoor feast. Her remaining five siblings, there were ten in all, six children, thirty-something grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins will all be there to watch her blow out... Sign in to see full entry.

Beauty along with community is slowly becoming lost with the elements. Churches in and around Pittsburgh are in need of lots of TLC. One big issue that has occurred in the past few years is that the pandemic kept members away and during that time, roofs collapsed, mold formed on walls, and unknown... Sign in to see full entry.

On June 9, just over a week after President George Washington signed the Copyright Act of 1790, The Philadelphia Spelling Book, Arranged Upon a Plan Entirely New by John Barry entered the records as the first book granted copyright protection under that signed act. A copyright gives the owner the... Sign in to see full entry.

Once known by the name Coal Street due to the choking smoke from the nearby trains, steel and coal mines along with the lack of very foliage, the street was the location of a barren industrial zone. During the late nineteenth century, the black smoke was so thick that you couldn't see the sun.... Sign in to see full entry.

Bird lovers hold out hope that the bright yellow Pine Warbler will make his annual visit, but he is often mistaken for the American Goldfinch who has made Pennsylvania home all year long. Due to the high temps in western Pennsylvania, this guy has made an early appearance. The Pine Warbler is seen... Sign in to see full entry.