http://www.post-gazette.com/ 2013-06-17T18:00:30-04:00 Copyright (c) 2013 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/civilwar/gettysburg-park-operation-seen-as-model-691000/ 2013-06-09T00:25:50-04:00 Tom Barnes tbarnes@post-gazette.com 2013-06-09T00:00:00-04:00

An unusual public-private partnership provides considerable private funding at the Gettysburg National Military Park.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/civilwar/a-safer-path-through-gettysburgs-battlefield-690969/ 2013-06-09T00:18:24-04:00 Tom Barnes tbarnes@post-gazette.com 2013-06-09T00:00:00-04:00

A new pedestrian trail in Gettysburg provides a safe route for throngs visiting the Civil War battlefield.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/home/rices-landings-century-old-machine-shop-foundry-shows-how-we-worked-689957/ 2013-06-01T10:56:02-04:00 2013-06-01T00:00:00-04:00

W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop open for tours during Rices Landing Riverfest next weekend.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/amtraks-capitol-limited-still-requires-boxes-for-bikes-689182/ 2013-05-26T00:21:07-04:00 2013-05-26T00:00:00-04:00

Bicyclists who want to transport bikes to Pittsburgh or the nation's capital will have to continue shipping them in a cardboard containers.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/us/after-superstorm-sandy-jersey-shore-open-for-business-689168/ 2013-05-26T00:17:46-04:00 Michael A. Fuoco mfuoco@post-gazette.com 2013-05-26T00:00:00-04:00

While some recovery is ongoing, the shore to a very large extent has been cleaned up and is ready for locals and tourists alike.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/top-10-highlights-great-allegheny-passage-bike-trail-689122/ 2013-05-26T00:06:26-04:00 Lawrence Walsh LWalsh@post-gazette.com 2013-05-26T00:00:00-04:00

The passage was completed on May 16 -- almost 38 years to the day the last passenger train rolled along a right-of-way now used by many.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/hoping-to-fuel-sales-688952/ 2013-05-24T00:27:02-04:00 2013-05-24T00:26:00-04:00

Giant Eagle and newcomers like Kmart are rolling out gas price promotions in anticipation of Memorial Day weekend.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/protect-personal-information-while-on-vacation-688949/ 2013-05-24T00:23:43-04:00 Patricia Sabatini psabatini@post-gazette.com 2013-05-24T00:22:00-04:00

Planning a summer getaway? Don't forget to put 'watch out for ID thieves' on your checklist.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/the-pleasures-of-roanoke-virginia-beckon-688268/ 2013-05-19T00:26:12-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-05-19T00:00:00-04:00

Even before steam locomotives rolled into the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, this picturesque town was happening. It still is.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/roanokes-favorite-combo-speaks-to-its-southern-roots-688233/ 2013-05-19T00:17:34-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-05-19T00:00:00-04:00

Gourmet classics, Peanut Soup and Spoonbread, date back to the 1700s in America.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/lititz-pretzels-chocolate-and-history-draw-hip-tourists-686327/ 2013-05-05T00:09:52-04:00 Tom Barnes tbarnes@post-gazette.com 2013-05-05T00:00:00-04:00

One Tank Destination: Founded by Protestants from Moravia and Bohemia, this Lancaster County spot was named "Coolest Small Town in America."

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/tv-radio/reality-show-tv-treasures-on-display-685362/ 2013-04-28T00:18:59-04:00 Rob Owen rowen@post-gazette.com 2013-04-28T00:00:00-04:00

An exhibit of props and costumes at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, Calif., conjures memories for TV fans.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/theater-dance/shaw-stratford-trip-hits-the-road-july-9-13-685329/ 2013-04-28T00:10:43-04:00 2013-04-28T00:00:00-04:00

The stage offerings in July's Post-Gazette's motorcoach tour to the Shaw and Stratford festivals range from history to political comedy.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/the-making-of-harry-potter-touring-the-film-studio-outside-london-where-movie-magic-was-made-683426/ 2013-04-14T00:28:13-04:00 Sharon Eberson seberson@post-gazette.com 2013-04-14T00:00:00-04:00

It's Photo Op Land for Potterheads: the studio where the seven Harry Potter movies were filmed is an easy journey from London.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/civilwar/museums-opening-to-help-mark-gettysburg-anniversary-683389/ 2013-04-14T00:17:49-04:00 Tom Barnes tbarnes@post-gazette.com 2013-04-14T00:00:00-04:00

A Lutheran theological seminary became makeshift hospital for Union and Confederate troops during Gettysburg battle.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/how-to-get-from-pittsburgh-to-new-york-city-682418/ 2013-04-07T00:10:21-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-04-07T00:00:00-04:00

Plane? Train? Automobile or bus? Gretchen McKay takes a look at the pros and cons of various travel modes to New York City.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/theater-dance/london-stage-reviews-helen-mirren-judi-dench-james-mcavoy-mesmerize-682400/ 2013-04-07T00:06:04-04:00 Christopher Rawson crawson@post-gazette.com 2013-04-07T00:00:00-04:00

British stars shine brightly on the London stage during the Post-Gazette Critic's Choice theater tour.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/austin-texas-dining-without-limits-681523/ 2013-03-31T00:07:07-04:00 Marlene Parrish marleneparrish@earthlink.net 2013-03-31T00:00:00-04:00

There's no shortage of things to see, hear, eat and do in the capital of the Lone Star State.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/join-the-texas-cult-of-barbecue-681515/ 2013-03-31T00:05:12-04:00 2013-03-31T00:00:00-04:00

Austin's Franklin Barbecue offers the silkiest, sweetest and best Q in the state.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/selby-gardens-in-sarasota-provides-a-rich-floral-retreat-and-learning-center-680613/ 2013-03-24T00:10:54-04:00 Mary Leonard MLeonard@post-gazette.com 2013-03-24T00:00:00-04:00

The 14-acre Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a quiet oasis in Sarasota with its world-class collection of orchids, bromeliads and ferns.