If you're eager to dust off your bike and hit the trail for the first time this summer, take part in Bike Travel Weekend! Bike Travel Weekend, June 1-3, is the perfect occasion for a weekend getaway that doesn't require a long drive or ridiculous expenses. Gather a group of friends, make it a family bonding trip or enjoy "me time" and tackle the…
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From remarkable historic sites, amazing views and unique things to do, the Laurel Highlands is an ideal place to get away, enjoy the great outdoors and find your adventure. 2018 is a great year to visit the Laurel Highlands, with brand new places to stay, events to participate in and attractions to see. And if you think you've seen all there is to…
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Have an extreme summer adventure in the Laurel Highlands. From long haul biking and hiking to exhilarating sports and driving courses, you’ll find something for every adventurer. Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Backpack 70 miles through picturesque valleys and mountains on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Varying terrain, expansive overlooks, and…
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It’s that dreaded time of year again. You’ve been filling out your taxes, crunching numbers, collecting all of your receipts, squinting at screens, and figuring out deductibles. But if you’re like most taxpayers, you’ll get a nice chunk back this spring. Start planning how you’ll blow your tax return extravagantly in the Laurel Highlands. Here are…
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A 3-Day, 2-Night Trip Pack your cameras and be ready to wow your travel and social media followers on this tour loaded with stunning views and one-of-a-kind vantage points from some of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania and perhaps the entire country. Day One Take a short hike to Beam Rocks Overlook in Forbes State Forest to take in one of…
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Looking to spend a summer day in the Laurel Highlands that doesn’t break the bank? Find great places to cool off, get outside, and show your Steelers pride this summer. Laurel Hill State Park The lake and the beach at Laurel Hill are a hub for summer activity. Build sandcastles and cool off in the water. Rent boats, canoes, kayaks, hydro-bikes and…
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Every February just a bit north of the Laurel Highlands, a groundhog determines whether spring is right around the corner or if another six weeks of winter is on its way. Plenty of people love winter and everything associated with the season. Still others dread that Punxsutawney Phil’s annual forecast will stall the return of warmer, sunnier…
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Luck. Some find luck in a shiny heads-up penny. Others, a four leaf clover. Today, and on many occasions, my luck can be found living and promoting the region I love, my own "backyard." So, join me as I describe three-and-a-half miles of bliss on the Great Allegheny Passage. My morning began early in a fog, literally, as I drove to the Deal…
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