Louise Bates
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Louise Henry

British Import and newly minted US citizen. Relishes a good view, historic sites, camping under canvas, fine craft whiskey, and of course a good cuppa tea.

Save Big This Summer | Laurel Highlands Season Passes & Coupons

Hit ALL the highlights this summer in the Laurel Highlands by taking advantage of coupons, season passes and one day passes to help stretch the ‘getaway’ wallet! Your First stop…pick up the GO Laurel Highlands 2021 Summer Fun Coupon Book. We have some FANTASTIC deals including offerings at wineries, hotels, restaurants, attractions, outfitters…

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5 Easy Hikes to Try

Take bubbling brooks, greenery in abundance, add birdsong, the odd woodpecker pecking away in the distance, the serenity of being outdoors, in the woods, and the result? My mood just soars! Hiking is most definitely food for the soul, and boy, do we have a ton of hiking trails in the Laurel Highlands to explore and fuel YOUR soul. With two state…

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Sager Mosaics and The Ruins Project

What comes to mind when you think of mosaics? Roman villas? Mosaic kits from Michael’s craft store? Or those mosaic tiles for the kitchen? Well, prepare yourself for the full spectrum of color in the form of Sager Mosaics. Meet Rachel Sager, the founder, mosaicist, artist, and blogger extraordinaire of Sager Mosaics. She’s about as deep into…

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New and Fan-Favorite Holiday Events in the Holly Jolly Highlands

I don’t know about you but, I LOVE an open fire, especially one burning in the hearth of a historic building. Nothing quite beats nostalgia, especially at times like these when we’re living life through a pandemic and anything cozy and comforting reassures and reinforces the simple pleasures in life. If you’re like me and seek blasts from the…

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