Denise, love your report! We live 4 1/2 hrs. from Pittsburgh, have frequently been in the vicinity for skiing, have talked often about visiting, but never have. After reading your report, we'll have to go, and will use your ideas for "go to" places. Thanks for all the detail you included.

Denise, did you see the Friday evening MSNBC special by Richard Engel on environmental issues featuring Pittsburgh as a part of the presentation? Pretty interesting.

Tomarkot, I didn't but will try to find it online. I am intrigued.