A bumpy half-mile missing link on the North Shore Trail will be filled handsomely this winter by a $5 million elevated structure stretching near Millvale. (Yesterday)

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- If the Adirondacks fall off of your vacation radar once summer ends and autumn's foliage fades, you might be surprised to hear that hotels, lodges and attractions stay open year-round in places like Lake George, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. ... (11/18/2009)

Pittsburgh's newest stretch of reclaimed riverfront is still a bit dusty and its freshly planted landscaping has yet to flourish. (11/17/2009)

Soar for 70 miles through Western Pennsylvania's semi-wilderness atop Laurel Ridge (11/15/2009)

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail camping shelters are available to overnight long-distance hikers and casual campers. (11/15/2009)