State Campgrounds Are Open in Yellow Phase Counties, But It’s Not Risk-Free Andy KubisMay 21, 2020 Camping is a great way to get out of the house, but you have to take precautions. Find out what's open at state parks. CoronavirusRecreationWild Pennsylvania
Environmental Film Festival Now Showing in Your Living Room Andy KubisApril 10, 2020 The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is canceled. But you can still watch many of the films online. See a list of our favorites. CoronavirusCultureRecreationWild Pennsylvania
Interested in growing your own food during the pandemic? We have tips from an expert. Kara HolsoppleApril 3, 2020 More people are thinking about growing their own food this summer. Long-time garden writer, Doug Oster, has some advice to get started. CoronavirusCultureRecreation
Yes, You Can Go Outside. As Long As You Listen to the Experts Andy KubisMarch 20, 2020 Go ahead and get outdoors, but we have some good advice from an expert. CoronavirusHealthRecreationWild Pennsylvania
State Park and Forest Facilities Close but Trails Remain Open Andy KubisMarch 17, 2020 Trails, lakes and roads are still open. DCNR will reevaluate whether to reopen after fourteen days. CoronavirusRecreationWild Pennsylvania
The Minds Behind Louisville’s Riverfront Revival Ryan Van VelzerJanuary 9, 2020 The Ohio River’s image in Louisville went from from dumping ground and coal barge causeway to natural resource and recreation trail. CultureGood RiverRecreationWater
How One Ohio River Town Is Using Recreation to Boost Its Economy Julie GrantNovember 21, 2019 In Marietta, where the Muskinghum River enters the Ohio, community leaders are hoping their efforts attract more than tourists. EconomyGood RiverRecreation
City Parks Tax Passes Narrowly, with Pledge to ‘Improve Every Park’ in Pittsburgh Chris PotterNovember 6, 2019 Voters approved an increase of property taxes by one-half of a mill — the equivalent of $50 on a property valued at $100,000. The proceeds will be placed in a trust fund that has yet to be created. ConservationPoliticsRecreation
Pittsburgh Parks Backers Urge Tax Vote, While Skeptics Worry the Field Is Uneven Chris PotterOctober 25, 2019 If the ballot question passes, nearly $10 million of new funds would be earmarked for Pittsburgh parks. Is this the best way to set policy? ConservationPoliticsRecreation
Meet the Coal Town Betting Big on Outdoor Recreation Brittany PattersonOctober 4, 2019 Without a mythical creature and mountain biking, "the hole we would be digging ourselves out of would become so much deeper." EconomyRecreation