Riding The GAP: Connellsville To Rockwood

Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

Day 2 of the GAP Trail: all the rain, hills, and anger you could ever ask for, in a single 47-mile package! Continue reading

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Riding The GAP: Pittsburgh To Connellsville

Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

Come and follow us as we embark on our wildest achievement yet: a six-day, 334-mile bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC. Will we make it? Will DC even be open when we arrive? Only time will tell. For now, enjoy Leg One of our trek! Continue reading

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In Which The Dixon Brothers Hit The Dirty Ball

Achievement: #62. Dirty Ball

As we continue our epic month of new adventures, we take a trip down memory lane to an achievement from the spring: Dirty Ball 2013! It took us awhile to do our write-up, but look on the bright side — you won’t have to wait so long to get your tickets to 2014! Check out the debauchery. Continue reading

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“Shakesburgh” by Bricolage: A Must-See

Achievement: #95. Attend 3 Small-Venue Shows

Hey yinz guys! Lookin for somethin to do to hold you over until the next Buccos game? Go dahntahn, get yerself a nice meal at Sammy’s, then walk up the street to Bricolage and see some real cultured stuff at Shakesburgh n’at! Continue reading

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The Many Seals Of Piedras Blancas

Achievement: #2. Visit 2 National Monuments | #41. Piedras Blancas

Sometimes, our achievements don’t go as planned. (Okay, a *lot* of times.) This is the story of our trip-that-never-was to Piedras Blancas, and the rookery of adorable, floppy-finned mammals that came to our day’s rescue. Continue reading

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One Waterslide, One Waterfall, & One Drenched Husband

Achievement: #20. Ohiopyle Waterslides

Ohiopyle is full of interesting water features, most of which will only break your heart when there’s rain in the forecast. Continue reading

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Hometown Homegrown, Where We Ate All Of The Things

Achievement: #65. 5 Wildcards

One of our favorite yearly Pittsburgh events is Hometown Homegrown. We had a blast sampling all the local goodies and especially checking out the butchering demonstration from North Woods Ranch & Marty’s Market! Continue reading

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Magnificent Meal At The Capital Grille

Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

We wrap up our whirlwind of a Restaurant Week with a visit to The Capital Grille, a great spot in downtown Pittsburgh. We had a downright magical time; check out our report and see if it’s right for you! Continue reading

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Late Night Mac ‘N Cheese? All Praise Hambone’s!

Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

What’s better than mac n cheese just before midnight? Pretty much nothing, so pencil Hambone’s into your life. Continue reading

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For Late Night Tapas, Ibiza Can’t Be Beat

Achievement: #76. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Summer)

Sometimes, late-night tapas and wine are just the things you need to cap off your day. Thankfully for us Pittsburghers, Ibiza Tapas and Wine Bar in the South Side delivers all of that and more. Continue reading

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