The Allegheny Front for the week of
January 5, 2013
Ice Fishing in Pennsylvania
You might think ice fishing is something only done in Minnesota or Canada. Here in Pennsylvania, ice fishing is a popular sport. Reporter Jason Witmer heads to Allegheny County's North Park Lake.
The Hunting Tradition Lives on in His Memory
Each year up to half a million deer are harvested during the late fall and early winter hunt in Pennsylvania. For The Allegheny Front’s former intern, Patrick Wagner, deer season meant a day off from his elementary school. But it also meant getting in touch with his family's roots.
Skiing the Big Slopes
Margaret J. Krauss thought she knew about big mountains--that is, until she went skiing out West for the first time. This is her story of one very steep slope in the Canadian Rockies.
Ice Skating is "just beautiful"
Whether you are chasing a little black puck around, or simply enjoying a glide on the ice, skating can really get the blood pumping.
Snow: It's What's for Dinner
What's the best thing about winter? Eating snow, say the children of The Allegheny Front's Reid Frazier.
A Walk in the Snow Turns Old Dog into Pup
For those of us with dogs--and dog walking duties--winter can be a drag. But for The Allegheny Front's Kara Holsopple, some dog walks are better than others. Especially when the snow is fresh.
Sledding: A Kid's Perspective
For many children, their first winter sport comes on the back of a sled. What could be better for a kid than high speed and a sudden drop induced by a favorite sledding hill. Kyle Norris tried to replicate that experience, by squeezing onto a sled.