I love Fall Run! Everything about it. Great little hiking trails, water falls, and areas for…read morepicnicing. The best part is that if you look closely, you will find that someone has set up little gnome, faeries, and mushroom houses and scenes throughout the property. Usually in and around trees. Finding the little ceramic figures just living their lives in the forest makes for a fun kind of scavenger hunt. And, oh...there are little trolls as well.

There is great scenery in this local park! The linear trail is wide and has multiple bridges…read more Perfect spot for a quick nature fix.

The largest park in the Pittsburgh area (Allegheny County) with a 75 acre lake!…read moreThe lake is great for water activities like fishing or kayaking. There's an ice rink for winter ice skating. Paved walking trails. Wooded areas. Golfing. Swimming pool. Nature center. Hockey courts. Basketball. Tennis courts. Off-leash dog park. So much more! Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Take a quick trip from Pittsburgh to North Park and let nature do its thing!

Golf Course Review: I had a fantastic time golfing at North…read morePark Golf Course for the first time. I am fairly new to this sport, so this was the perfect course to practice on. My tee time to play the back nine was at 6:40am, and I finished around 8:20am. My round was $18.00 including the cart. Every employee I talked to was kind and made sure I enjoyed myself. The course and cart path are both well taken care of. I can not wait to come back and play the front nine!

This is a really cool, free and fun family activity. Drive…read morethrough North Park just past Pigeon picnic shelter. Straight ahead is the intersection of McKinney and Kummer roads (Gravity Hill). Stop at this intersection on Kummer Rd. (facing McKinney Rd.), shift your car into neutral and the car will slowly climb the hill. This is a public road; WATCH FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. If you have to turn around, there's a small turn off on the left side of Kummer Road. There is really no lack of gravity. It's believed to be an optical illusion based on the geographic layout of the land. Still, it's a fun and cool thing to experience, especially for the kids (or for those of us who want to pretend we're still kids, and see the magic in everyday things).

Tiny but cozy. Really good place to visit nearby. I find this place perfect for meditating.read more

2025 Wine and Spirits Event. Plenty of food trucks and wine and spirit vendors. Very hot out but a…read moredecent crowd.

I always enjoy Hartwood Acres. It's beautiful to walk around. My favorite thing though is the…read moresummer concerts in the park. It's so nice to just set up on the lawn and enjoy the music. There are always options for food and drink as well during the concerts.

Wonderful bird walk and talk at lovely facility. Beautiful grounds and fun gift shop.read more

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve is the headquarters of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania…read more(ASWP). The ASWP's website says that this reserve contains 134 acres of sanctuary, several trails that total five miles, and facilities such as a nature store, native-plant nursery, play area, educational classrooms, teachers' resource center, and a library. Rental spaces include a barn, auditorium, and classroom. My husband and I visited the nature store and the native-plant nursery. At the nature store, we saw products such as bird feeders, bird seed, binoculars, gardening gloves, nature books, t-shirts, honey, stuffed animals, puzzles, greeting cards, etcetera. At the native-plant nursery outside, we thought that the plants were somewhat small in size but had a varied selection and were priced reasonably. The ASWP's website has a list of available plants, which includes over 150 species of trees, shrubs, and perennials that attract birds, butterflies, and bees. In the future, I plan to return to Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve to hike their trails. I think that I would enjoy seeing their woodlands, fields, streams, pond, and wildlife.

We absolutely love Bruno Sammartino Park, also known as Sangree. It's one of those places that has…read morea little bit of everything and is perfect for families or just getting outside for a bit. The fenced-in basketball court is a huge plus. My boys are here at least once a week playing pick-up games with friends. It's always active but never too crowded, and the fence gives some peace of mind since the balls stay in play and off the road. There's also a nice pavilion that's great for birthday parties or just grabbing some shade while the kids run around. The baseball field gets good use during the warmer months, and the walking path is perfect for a relaxing stroll or letting little ones ride their bikes. The playground is clean and well-kept. Whether it's shooting hoops, playing on the playground, or just getting some fresh air, Sangree has become a regular part of our week.

Ross Township is not sure what to do with Sangree. Right now the park features a playground and…read morebasketball courts. The planning commission is looking for grants for a $3 million dollar upgrade. That would relocate the play area away from vehicle traffic. Plans also call for a land bridge to make the park more accessible.

One of the many cool places you can check out while in North Park. There is a pond and pretty…read morerigorous hiking trails for going on a trek. I was looking for snapping turtles, but did not find any today. I did see a lot of dragonflies/damsel flies, butterflies and cute little birds on this sunny summer day. I might post some pics of the dragon flies and butterflies, but I did not get excellent shots because they were very skittish today. There is never anyone here unless there is some event going on.

I would rename it the Latodami Joy Center. The Center provides the habitat and native plant foods…read moreto support wildlife diversity. For example, there are hundreds of Bluebird Boxes and an accompanying educational program. There are meadow and aquatic habitats along with berries, seeds an pinecones for the birds to eat. There are plants to support butterfly diversity. The mission here is to restore the earth, to educate and dazzle humans, and to provide a healthy place to exercise, learn and find delight.