Summer in the Laurel Highlands is synonymous with family fun. Outdoor opportunities abound, of course, with eight state parks, two state forests and miles upon miles of hiking and biking trails, but there’s so much more to do in our wonderful region as the temperatures rise. Let’s take a look at 10 terrific summer spots in the Laurel Highlands:…
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Three state parks in the Laurel Highlands will offer visitors free sunscreen. "As the weather warms, it is critical people take the necessary steps to protect themselves from potentially harmful ultraviolet rays when spending extended time outdoors," said Cindy Adams Dunn, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) secretary. "We are…
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Surf’s up in the Laurel Highlands! Whitewater lovers are flocking to Somerset County this weekend for the annual Stonycreek Rendezvous. Greenhouse Park, an 11-acre oasis on the Stonycreek River, will be the gathering spot for up to 1,000 paddlers using canoes, kayaks, rafts and stand-up paddleboards in what has become a can’t-miss weekend for…
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I may have the best job in the world, but it’s not for the reasons that you think. My friends see my social media posts about biking the Great Allegheny Passage, touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater with journalists from foreign lands and cross-country skiing adventures and say, “Wow, that job looks so cool!” It is. I’m fortunate to be a…
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