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Albrecht's Pittsburgh Blog December 2006 Archive

By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide to Pittsburgh since 2000

50 Years on Track - Pittsburgh Miniature Railroad & Village

Tuesday December 19, 2006
In 1954, the Miniature Railroad & Village first came to Pittsburgh where it has been delighting holiday visitors ever since. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of this legendary Pittsburgh ... Read More

Old Human Bones Unearthed at Point State Park

Thursday December 14, 2006
Construction crews digging a trench in the early phases of the $35 million Point State Park renovation project have accidentally unearthed a number of very old human bones. Archaeologists have ... Read More

10 Top Hiking Trails Near Pittsburgh

Monday December 11, 2006
Tired of struggling through holiday crowds at the mall? It's not often we get 60 degree weather in December, so why not hit the hiking trail instead? From mountainous to ... Read More

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