The Pittsburgh Steelers are returning to Saint Vincent College and bringing their legions of fans with them. Training camp opens July 24 and runs through Aug. 14 with 16 practices open and free to the public – although a mobile ticket must be used to attend – along with the Friday Night Lights…
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Spring has sprung in and outdoor adventure awaits in the Laurel Highlands! Hike and bike on the Great Allegheny Passage, chase epic waterfalls, and make a pit stop at a Laurel Highlands Pour Tour brewery, winery, cidery, distillery, or meadery -- there's so much to do. Here are 10 ways to enjoy spring in the Laurel Highlands! Cast your luck in…
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As the lead photographer and videographer at GO Laurel Highlands, I have an amazing opportunity to document our region by traveling to many picturesque locations in our three counties: Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland. The year 2023 has been a whirlwind of Laurel Highlands adventures and these are my favorite 15 images, in no particular order…
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Looking to escape to the mountains this holiday season? Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway for two, a winter escape with the kids or an extended family reunion, we’ve got an option that will provide the perfect place to rest your head at night after fun-filled winter days in the Laurel Highlands. Levi Deal Mansion Bed & Breakfast…
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It’s Spooky Season in the Laurel Highlands! While we have plenty of family fun attractions in October, these holiday haunts are only for those looking to get their scare on. Take part in a paranormal investigation, ghost hunts or a total darkness challenge and much more ... if you dare. Buffalo Bill’s House, Perryopolis Is this Queen Anne…
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Thousands of visitors are expected at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville on Sunday, which is the 21 st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on America. National Parks Service officials are advising attendees to arrive early and allow ample time for shuttling to the event site. First lady Jill Biden will mark the solemn occasion by…
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It's the sweetest season in the Laurel Highlands! Our region, specifically Somerset County, takes great pride in the tradition of tapping maple trees and producing maple syrup and other goodies. After all, it is the largest producer of maple products in the state. Celebrate the county's maple heritage while satisfying your sweet tooth at the…
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Westmoreland County is divided into 65 municipalities of various sizes, shapes, and landscapes. It is our mission to explore what makes every one of those 65 municipalities special. We are moving in random order through the list, and the randomizer fates have chosen Unity Township for our second spotlight. View this post on…
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There are a lot of things that make the Laurel Highlands snowmobile trail system unique, including the fact that the 116 miles of groomed trailed in Forbes State Forest wander in and out of state parks, forest lands, and state game lands. But that's only one part of the excitement. "I ride from when it first starts snowing until it quits, which at…
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Westmoreland County is divided into 65 municipalities of various sizes, shapes, and landscapes. It is our mission to explore what makes every one of those 65 municipalities special. We are moving in random order through the list, and it was with great excitement our randomizer landed on Avonmore Borough for our debut spotlight. Avonmore is a small…
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