On a chilly Sunday morning at the pond at Trax Farms in Finleyville, I tried my hand at fly fish casting. I have fished just twice in my life, but with a spinner and lure. Robert Watson, the manager of the Orvis store at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, provided me with a condensed Fly Fishing ...
(BPT) - If you love the idea of hanging out in your yard but it's not always the most appealing space, you're probably ready for a backyard makeover. The good news is, there's a range of simple things you can do to improve the experience of your outdoor space without having to become a master ...
Life on Earth wouldn't exist without the sun. The sun is essential for plant growth and keeps temperatures warm enough to sustain life. Although people covet spending time in the sun, particularly after a dark, cold winter, it's important to realize that the sun needs to be enjoyed in ...
The Montour Trail Council is hoping to raise nearly $2.8 million - the largest single repair project in the nonprofit’s history - to reopen the National Tunnel. According to council President Julian Wolfe, the council contracted an engineering firm in November to assess the condition of ...
A carbine is just about the prettiest rifle known to man, in my humble opinion. Carbines are like babies and puppies – they are all beautiful and I can’t keep my mitts off them. There happens to be no small debate as to which of the three smells best but I’d call it a tossup. Sure, the ...
Some folks like long walks on the beach in order to find their Zen. Others are crossword puzzlers who keep sharp with a daily regimen of mind challenge. To me, the term “working” a crossword puzzle is enough to chase me off from the get go. Work is seldom a form of stress relief. My wife ...
