Bridges have carried this columnist over the Monongahela River countless times, mostly at Masontown, and nearly that often at Point Marion and Brownsville, less so at Charleroi, Elizabeth and Pittsburgh. But except for crossings on the unfortunately now-defunct ferry at Fredericktown, I had ...
If a fishing trip’s satisfaction can be measured by how fully it transports you back in time, into American history, then a horseback trip for the cutthroat trout of the Bitterroot Mountains is a highly satisfying adventure.The Bitterroots are a remote range of mountains within the northern ...
Dunbar Creek sort of hides itself nearby. Except for a short span upstream from the town of Dunbar, it rarely flows within plain sight of a road. Its lower reaches slide through a shallow gorge east and out of view of Rte. 119, secretly entering the Youghiogheny River above Connellsville. ...
Readers seeking something different outdoors before summer fades can consider two excursions offered by the Monongahela River Towns Program. On Saturday, Aug. 25, participants can join “New Beginnings Paddle,” a seven-mile canoe or kayak trip on the Mon from California to Belle Vernon. On ...
Deer hunters know it is time to make plans for the upcoming seasons. Many have already mailed their familiar pink envelopes to county treasurers to apply for antlerless licenses.But they may not be aware of new rules that apply to Pennsylvania hunters who pursue deer in neighboring states, and ...
Watching wildlife management in action is interesting and informative, and it offers much to share with readers. This columnist nearly missed a recent opportunity due to a lapse in communication. More bluntly, a “technology gap,” nearly caused the loss.I had received a media announcement ...
