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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Put on your red, white and blue, get outdoors to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Laurel Highlands with your friends and family! Follow our list of the best places to see Independence Day fireworks in Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties. Fourth of July Weekend – July 3 - July 7…
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Here comes the sun! Summer is kicking off in the Laurel Highlands and we've rounded up the best spots for cooling down. Warning: All of these spots pair well with onsite or nearby lodging and camping options, so stay a while and make it a fun getaway for the family! Idlewild & SoakZone When you…
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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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The Laurel Highlands is the perfect spot for a long weekend, whether you’re looking to escape to the great outdoors, learn about historic events that helped shape our nation, enjoy our arts and cultural scene, or simply relax with a tasty beverage. We’ve got you covered. Make a splash – and unforgettable memories – at the nation’s top family…
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Dressing Guide: What to Wear for Summer Rafting Whether commercial rafting or just an easy float on the river with your friends, prioritizing your comfort when summer rafting is advisable. Just like camping and other adventures, summer rafting requires essential gear for a fun experience. Some rafting companies will provide basic safety equipment…
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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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Westmoreland County is doing more than just preserving its past during its 250 th anniversary year. The Westmoreland Pollinator Partners program is looking to improve its future as well with a project designed to ensure the survival – and revival – of the butterfly population in the Laurel Highlands. The International Union for Conservation of…
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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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Mother Nature couldn’t have picked better weather for First Day Hike participants at Laurel Hill State Park on Jan. 1. About three dozen of us set out with Kimberly Peck, an environmental education specialist at the park, on a 3.5-mile, out-and-back hike to Jones Mill Run Dam. With temperatures hovering around 50 degrees, it was a comfortable day…
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