With COVID-19 forcing a lot of restrictions on activities, many folks took up hiking and walking this summer and by the looks of the parking area at nearby Ohiopyle State Park and many other parks across Southwestern Pennsylvania, even the cooler months are seeing a lot of people continuing to ...
Much has been written over the years about the term Indian summer.The word autumn seems to have something to do with the fairest season of them all, and Indian summer has been called the fifth season. It occurs almost every year, and is a floating period on the weather calendar coming after the ...
With the virus, hurricanes and fires still raging across the land it鈥檚 hard to get a focus on the emerging issue of climate change.Like it or not, climate change is an issue and it is interesting to note that it is beginning to gain some traction even in the political arena. Many politicians ...
Southwestern Pennsylvania is unique in its outdoor beauty. It is also unique in the amount of activities that are possible in our outdoor settings.Our four seasons of weather also add to the picture, and with the COVID-19 situation showing no signs of letting up, the ability to spend time ...
The heat and dry weather continue in the west. Las Vegas has not had measurable rain in 183 days. The previous record was 150 days in 1959.Phoenix just experienced 144 days with temperatures of 100 or better breaking the old record of 143 days in 1989. Much of the west continues to be plagued ...
With the hills and valleys of Southwestern Pennsylvania ablaze in their autumn glory it鈥檚 hard to concentrate on the ongoing climate change debate.In the mountains this past week the fall colors were as beautiful as they have been in many years. Mother Nature will be taking her color show on ...
