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Enjoy a Spring “Staycation”

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Horseback Riding in the Laurel Highlands

Budget-friendly family vacations have achieved high popularity during hard economic times. From whitewater rafting and horseback riding, to biking and hiking trails, the new travel buzzword “staycations” complements the accessible tourism activities in the Laurel Highlands.

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Cultural and Historic Sites

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Frank Lloyd Wright's Duncan House

Visit the region’s wonderful sites for history, arts and culture. Enjoy museums, architectural masterpieces, musical and theatrical performances, battle reenactments and war history.

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Laurel Highlands State Parks and Forests

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Youghiogheny River

There are activities for every season. Take advantage of rivers, hiking and biking trails, swimming areas, snowmobile and cross country skiing trails, fishing and hunting sites, birding areas and other natural wonders including waterfalls, rock formations and lush vegetation.

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1759 – 2009 The Year of Victories

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Fort Ligonier Days

Fort Ligonier’s 250th Anniversary Continues with “The World Ablaze: An Introduction to the Seven Years’ War,” a major exhibition drawn from Fort Ligonier’s permanent collections. The exhibition graphically demonstrates the French and Indian War at Fort Ligonier.

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An Enriching Arts Experience

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Arts and Heritage Festival

Enjoy an enriching cultural experience by visiting the Laurel Highlands’ fine selection of art galleries and museums. Many of the buildings which hold the permanent collections and exhibitions are architectural masterpieces themselves.

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