Top celebration destinations in the U.S. include Las Vegas, Nashville, and … the Laurel Highlands? That’s the way Dan and Tamara DiBartola of Greensburg saw it when they contemplated what to do for their 25 th wedding anniversary, which is on Valentine’s Day. Rather than spend big bucks on a getaway, they opted for a series of small trips as part of…
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Michele Leighty collected a lot more than stickers during the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour 2.0. The Bear Rocks native found her true love while visiting craft beverage makers in the region. “I started doing the tour on my own, going here and there,” she recalled, noting that it was a great option for a June 17, 2022, outing that would change her…
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When Carmen Rose moved to the Laurel Highlands more than three decades ago, the region reminded her of her homeland of Germany. She was drawn in by its scenic beauty and the outdoor opportunities that abound here. Forbes State Forest and Laurel Summit State Park are only about five miles from her Boswell-area home, and you can find the 62-year-old…
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Do you have friends who absolutely love the snow? You know, the ones who start talking about fresh powder in October? Me, too. And I definitely wasn’t on the same wavelength as them. I used to hate winter. My friends convinced me to try downhill skiing about 30 years ago and it didn’t go well. I’ve held a grudge – against winter, not my friends –…
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