Robin Hill Park
949 Thorn Run Road, Moon Township;
412.262.1703, moonparks.org/
moonparks/robinhill.html
Take advantage of the wide variety of programs
and concerts at Robin Hill Park! The 200-acre
park includes a charming 1920s Georgian-style
home, miles of trails, an herb garden, a gazebo
and an authentic 1800s log home.
Richland Township Community Park
Off Circle Drive or Van Velsor Drive in
Gibsonia, richland.pa.us
Richland Township Community Park has
beautiful foliage year-round and hiking trails
to enjoy while keeping in shape. There is a
first-class dek hockey rink for street hockey
enthusiasts.
The Outdoor Classroom
531 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair,
412.838.0064,
theoutdoorclassroompa.org
Located in Boyce Mayview Park on 475 acres
of hiking trails, Chartiers Creek and wetlands,
The Outdoor Classroom will enhance your
understanding of plants and wildlife.
Pine Community Park Lake
100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford,
724.625.1636, Option 3 twp.pine.pa.us
There’s nothing quite as relaxing as fishing.
And it’s one activity that can be enjoyed by all
ages. The Pine Community Park Lake is an
excellent place to introduce kids to the sport
of fishing.
McKeesport Renzie Park Rose Garden
1400 Pin Oak Drive, McKeesport,
GardenClubofMcKeesport.org
Chosen as one of the top 10 rose gardens in the
U.S. by All-American Rose Selection, the threeacre area features over 2,000 roses, a butterfly
garden, an herb garden and a water garden.
Raccoon Creek State Park
3000 State Route 18, Hookstown;
724.899.2200, dcnr.state.pa.us
Raccoon Creek State Park has over 7,500
acres of park land, featuring a Raccoon Lake
for swimming, boating and fishing, along
with trails for hiking, mountain biking and
horseback riding.
Mingo Creek Park Observatory Star
Parties
10 Shelter Way, Finleyville;
724.348.6150, or 3ap.org/facilities.shtml
From April to October, around the time of the
first quarter moon, the Amateur Astronomers
Association of Pittsburgh (AAAP) hosts
stargazing parties at the Mingo Creek Park
Observatory. Visitors can bring their own
portable telescopes, or are able to use the two
large permanent telescopes of the observatory.
Green Tree Nature Center
Crestmont Dr. and Hillcrest Ave., Green
Tree; 412.921.1110, greentreeboro.com/
naturecenter.html
Enjoy native trees, vines, wildflowers, a natural
spring at Green Tree Nature Center. There
are also Ringneck pheasants, wild turkeys,
salamanders, owls, deer and several bird species.
fascinating museums
Kerr Memorial Museum
402 Delaware Avenue, Oakmont;
412.826.9295, or kerrmuseum.com
Explore how the upper-middle class lived
between 1890 and 1910 by touring The Kerr
Museum, listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. The late 19th century, Queen
Anne-style home belonged to a local doctor.
The museum features seasonal exhibits.
Fern Hollow Nature Center
1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley;
412.741.6136, fhnc.org
The very first Big Mac, pop culture
phenomenon, was served in North
Huntingdon on Route 30. The Big Mac
Museum highlights Jim Delligatti, who
introduced it as a menu item in August 1967.
Also included are the world’s tallest Big Mac
statue and other memorabilia.
The Bayernhof Museum contains rare
music boxes, automatic and antique musical
instruments, along with tons of unique ‘objets
trouve.’ Hidden doors, secret passageways, an
underground “cave” and stunning views of the
Allegheny River make a visit to the Bayernhof
well worth the trip!
Museum of Western Expansion
815 Venetia Road in Peters Township;
peterscreekhs.org
Enjoy a trip to the Museum of Western
Expansion in the Wright House, built in
1815. The museum strives to relate the story
of settlers who lived in the area from 17601860. Themed rooms, a 1788 log cabin, a coal
mining display, and more are featured.
Meadowcroft Rockshelter and
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