This photo so appropriately fits the title as it was one of my first photos of the new year. I took it at the bus stop on Banksville and Potomac while in Pittsburgh for New Years.

As most of you know I went to school at AIP and I enjoy traveling to the Burgh on a monthly basis to experience some of the finer things the city has to offer.

2009 is no exception as it marks Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary!!! Of course I have my continuing list of things that I must always fit in..... (Southside, The Strip, Shadyside, D's Six Pax, St. Patty's Day in the Square, Arts Festival, Kennywood, Sand Castle, Oakland, Warhol Museum, Church Brew Works, Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Fat Heads, just to name a few) This year there are a few extra things I would like to check out.

To start with:

Venture Outdoors Festival
Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival
Grand Prix
The new Rivers Casino (Opening in August)
The Scare House

Last year I really got into the kayaking and I am hoping to take a more elaborate trip down the river this year. I am shooting for the the Atlantic Ocean itself! (okay, being in a tiny kayak around all those barges is terrifying..... but totally worth it) I will at least make it past the Cork Factory this time and maybe go to Sandbar. Although I must say I really put in a few good hours rowing upstream the last time! However my arms were Jell-O by the end of it.

I will keep everyone posted on new events as I find them. I know there are a ton that I am missing. These are just a few of my "new for Pittsburgh" must check outs.

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