A Raven's Hail Mary in the land of Steelers!!

In the saga of bitter footballing rivalries, Ravens and Steelers have often walked away with bloodied noses - regardless if those fist fights happened on the Raven's own backyard or Steelers Heinz stadium. So for a hardcore Ravens fan it was incredibly difficult to quell the internal uprising before embarking on a trip to Pittsburgh. Fortunately 241 miles and 3 1/2 hours later I found myself hunkered in a hotel right next to the PNC baseball Arena. 


Point State Park

The hotel shuttle dropped us at the Point State Park - located at the confluence of 3 rivers is also at the tip of Pittsburgh Golden Triangle. Alleghany and Monongahela blissfully merge to form the Ohio River. The park now designated as a National Historic Landmark commemorates the historic heritage of the area during the French and Indian wars fought in the mid 1700s. 

The river walk around the park is a cozy affair culminating into the "Point" where the vibrant fountain adorns the tip of that triangular river confluence.

The cascading fountains are a welcoming columns of water that soar above the Point State Park symbolic of the unique geographical confluence of the 3 rivers. 

The idyllic waters of the Alleghany river had very little aquatic buzz with occasional streamers and motorboats sighted as an exception than the norm - understandably so as this was still to witness the passing of the guard from spring to summer.

Across the river on the other side stands  erect the unmissable Steelers Heinz stadium beaming reflections of mustard yellows thanks to the obliging sun. 

Mont Washington: 

River Walk