It’s a M.A.D., M.A.D. world for Laurita and Lauren Portee, stars of a new travel show who visited the Laurel Highlands for their first episode of “Get Out of Town.” M.A.D. is Laurita’s term for mother-and-daughter time, which she revealed as the Portees headed out on a road trip to the Laurel Highlands during filming for…

The Laurel Highlands is one of only a few regions in the United States that celebrates the Catholic Lenten tradition of fish fries. Each Friday during Lent our church basements, restaurants and fire halls start dropping baskets into hot oil for a community celebration of deep-fried goodness. Whether you're a fish fry aficionado or are new to…

The Compass Inn Museum and Fort Ligonier make history come alive on a regular basis, but the two Laurel Highlands attractions will be doing it in an entirely new way on Thursday, Jan. 19. That’s when Fort Ligonier will host a free screening of “The Pale Blue Eye” and hold a behind-the-scenes discussion about the historical…

The Laurel Highlands region is home to four houses that were designed by architectural genius Frank Lloyd Wright. The most well-known house, Fallingwater, is a bucket list item for many and lives up to the hype. Fallingwater is inscribed as one of 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the U.S. and is listed alongside attractions including the Pyramids…

The Laurel Highlands is one of only a few regions in the United States that celebrates the Catholic Lenten tradition of fish fries. Each Friday during Lent our church basements, restaurants and fire halls start dropping baskets of hot oil for a community celebration of deep-fried goodness. Whether you're a fish fry aficionado or are a guppy…

I'm by no means an art critic. I have styles I enjoy, and can name some of my favorite artists and painters. But by and large I just go to museums to admire skill and creativity. What I didn't expect when I visited The Westmoreland Museum of American Art was for Stephen Towns' work to leap off the canvas and resonate with me in so…

Lovebirds looking to get away to celebrate Valentine’s Day will find no shortage of lovely things to see and do in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. We've created four diverse romantic getaway itineraries to charm visitors and residents alike. You and your significant other are probably overdue for an escape, book one today! For…

The holidays will be here before you know it, and so will your guests! If it is their first time visiting the Laurel Highlands, they are in for a treat. If they've visited before, their schedule will be jam-packed with attractions that have opened since the last time they've been in town. Show off the beautiful region you call home with…

There's nothing quite like the magic you of a light up night in the Laurel Highlands. Feel the small town vibe come alive with glowing lights and holiday cheer at an event near you! Light Up Ligonier! Friday, Nov. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mariah Fisher…

The holidays certainly have a way of sneaking up on you, and they're right around the corner. Scratching your head on what to get everybody this year? Support local this season by purchasing a product or experience from a Laurel Highlands business! Immersive Touchstone Workshops and Classes View this post on Instagram…