Finding an excuse to visit National Aviary is easy for me and my family. We look for excuses like, "it's raining", or "it's a Tuesday". Honestly, we don't need an excuse to visit - the birds and other animals are all we need (did I mention they have TWO sloths?). But, when new animal encounter opportunities arise, it's straight to Pittsburgh's North Shore we head! Earlier this … [Read more...] about National Aviary Armadillo Encounter: Cuteness Overload!
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Pittsburgh Holiday Guide | 2017
Families all bundled up whirling their way around a giant Christmas tree surrounded by the clippity-clop of horse hooves. Kids staring at the sky, mouths gaped open in awe of the tens of thousands of Christmas lights. A German Market and fireworks lighting up the night. Can you picture it? Every holiday season, Pittsburgh goes all out and sets this picturesque scene for … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Holiday Guide | 2017
Pittsburgh Holiday Guide | 2016
Families all bundled up whirling and twirling their way around a giant Christmas tree surrounded by the clippity clop of horse hooves. Kids staring at the sky, mouths gaped open in awe of the tens of thousands of Christmas lights at a German Market or fireworks lighting up the night. Can you picture it? Every holiday season, Pittsburgh goes all out and sets this picturesque … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Holiday Guide | 2016
How a Baby Sloth Captured My Heart at National Aviary
There are moments in my life as a travel writer that I have to pinch myself. And, although these moments are happily more frequent and you'd think I'd acclimate to such pinch-worthy moments, any chance to even see a sloth and I'm ready to jump up and down or cry depending on what second it is. Last week, National Aviary gave us the opportunity to get up close with Valentino, … [Read more...] about How a Baby Sloth Captured My Heart at National Aviary