If snow's fallen in Western Pennsylvania this month, can winter activities be far behind? Not for Steel on Ice, Pittsburgh's African-American ski club. (11/30/2008)

Last week, as I traveled across the southern tier of New York, skeins of Canada geese crossed the sky from north to south. It was a vintage November day -- cold, gray, and damp. (11/30/2008)

At about 7 a.m. on the first day of buck season, the first shot rings out, and a dozen more echo across the valley over the next 15 minutes. (11/30/2008)

A $44 million state investment in recreation and conservation projects is designed to benefit some 300 regional projects, revitalize communities and protect natural resources. (11/30/2008)

What to do: A weekend on the West Rim Trail will be a great remedy to that great big turkey feast. (11/30/2008)