Fishing on the Mon
It was great opening day on Pigeon Creek. What opening day? Of trout season. On Pigeon Creek in Monongahela? Yep. Pigeon Creek hadn’t been stocked with trout by the State...
The Ospreys on Peters Lake
Today, 4/3, was the best bird (Osprey) watching day I’ve ever had. After seeing a pair at Peters Lake on Sunday and a loner on Monday, I figured that a...
Osprey Sightings by a River Town Friend
Before going out to visit family on Easter morning Frodo, our Standard Poodle, & I had our normal walk around a local lake (Peters Lake Park, Nottingham Township, Washington County)....
The Mon River Towns: A Journey Of Development
Picture the Monongahela River. Now picture the towns nestled alongside it. Now ask yourself – are you picturing the towns as they are today? Or as they once were? Change...
Trees R Us or Why Trees ? & How To Manage Them
The latest survey reported by Tree Pittsburgh revealed that Allegheny County experienced a tree canopy loss of 10,148 acres from 2010 to 2015. ‘Pests like the emerald ash borer &...
Get Back in the Water with Paddling Safety 101
It’s been a chilly winter in Pennsylvania, but wonderful spring weather will be here soon! We’re already itching for the perfect warm day to take advantage of the very thing...
Hit the Trails in 2018 With These Safety Tips in Mind
We’re dreaming of the beautiful outdoors! An approaching spring and summer means that soon, we’ll be lacing up our hiking boots for scenic hiking and exploration. Western Pennsylvania’s woodlands and...
Outdoors in the Mon Valley Region
Hi. My name is Ken Yonek & I’m going to try to start a conversation about some of the birds and natural attractions in the region. Since this region is...
Mon Valley Alliance becomes the Monongahela River Water Trail Managing Organization
Charleroi, PA, February 8, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Water Trail Partnership has named the Mon Valley Alliance (MVA) as the managing organization for the Monongahela River Water Trail. The Pennsylvania...
A Live Interview with Into Pittsburgh with Mon River Towns Director Cathy McCollom
A Live Interview with Into Pittsburgh with Mon River Towns Director Cathy McCollom and President of the Mon River Alliance Chris Whitlatch. A