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Pittsburgh's "Great Outdoor Appeal"

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Real Estate Agent with Realty Advisor Group at Keller Williams

This essay by travel columnist Ginny Prior - "Livable Pittsburgh steps from haze" - has been circulating since September. If you read this when snow is swirling around, this may not be the best time to head outdoors for kayaking, but it's interesting to read an outsider's perspective any month of the year:

"Name the most livable city in America. If you said ‘Pittsburgh,' give yourself a hand. The distinction by Places Rated Almanac reflects an almost unimaginable turnaround for a city once known as the Steel Capital of the U.S. Today, Pittsburgh is not only one of the 10 cleanest cities in the world (Forbes Magazine), it's a great city to explore on foot, bike, Segway or kayak."

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And when you're ready for some recreational activity outside, you may want to check out REI's list of clinics on the South Side.