Boating

Paddlers for Peace, a youth dragon boat league in Pittsburgh, introduces kids to the sport, but also teaches values of peace, nonviolence and respect for nature. Photo: Lou Blouin

Through the Back Channel

Lou BlouinAugust 26, 2016

On a hidden spot on the Allegheny River, a league of dragon boaters is learning respect for nature—and each other.

Our Three Rivers

In his native Australia, sailing is just something you do. So when John Norton moved to Pittsburgh, it was only a matter of time before he decided to launch a catamaran on the Ohio River. Photo: Lou Blouin

The Three Rivers’ Lone Sailor

Lou BlouinJuly 15, 2016

Pittsburgh's boating community is banging like never before. There's even a sailboat culture. His name is John Norton.

Our Three RiversWater

A Houseboat Escape on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers

Lou BlouinJuly 24, 2015

A Pittsburgh couple gave up their lives in corporate America to run a two-boat, houseboat bed and breakfast on the Allegheny River.

Our Three RiversRecreation