Trip #446 Crafton Blvd to Clearview Ave, Westwood, Pittsburgh took place on May 17, 2020, and was published on June 3, 2020.
Going for a walk can be a cause for celebration. If you don’t believe me, consider how excited a dog gets when you reach for their leash and open the door. The room fills with sing-songy sounds of eager anticipation. As their tail is thumpin’ and waggin’, they’re pulling at you to pick up the pace. There’s so much out there to see, and smell, and chase, and investigate, and taste, and pee on! (ok for dogs, not cool if you’re a human). We can learn a great deal from our canine friends when it comes to appreciating the simple joys in life. So, follow their example; smell the flowers, chase the butterflies, and eagerly explore unfamiliar neighborhoods. Wave and say hello to the people you see. If you have a hard time doing this on your own, get yourself a dog, find a friend who has a dog, or volunteer to walk dogs living at an animal rescue shelter. Whichever you choose, you can’t go wrong. Woof! Thump-thump-thump.
Field Notes: This nice looking wooden flight goes down to a walking/bike trail that runs a little way along Crafton Boulevard.
See the Risograph print of this photo and story in the Mis.Steps Shop.
Want to visit these stairs? You can locate them on the Pittsburgh City Steps Plan website!
Like watching videos? Check out PCTV21’s 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh YouTube channel. Hosted by author and journalist Rossilynne Culgan, there’s even an episode where she interviews me about City Steps. When you want to start planning warm-weather excursions, this series will do you right.
Be a good neighbor! Have you visited these stairs and found them in poor condition or that illegal dumping (large items like tires, old furniture, and construction debris) and trash were abundant in the area? There are two things you can do to take action and make our city steps cleaner and safer for everyone! First, grab a photo if you can, and submit a report to Pittsburgh 311. All problems, both broken stairs, and railings, as well as trash and dumping, should be reported to the city. You can easily do this online or by calling.
