Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area sidebar: New vessel to connect visitors to the Mon By Don Hopey / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rivers of Steel will gain river access this fall with the takeover and operation of 90-foot-long Voyager tour boat.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail sidebar: Bad behavior By Don Hopey / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ”A Walk in the Woods” film boosts popularity of the Appalachian Trail, but causes problems too due to users unfamiliar with trail ethics.
Gettysburg National Military Park sidebar: ‘Their contributions, though rarely noted or honored…’ By Stephanie Ritenbaugh / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Taking care of the dead, wounded and grisly aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg mostly fell to civilians who lived through the carnage.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial sidebar: An amazing tale of survival By Don Hopey / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Amid the big wave of death, an amazing tale of survival in Johnstown and beyond.