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Road to Latrobe with the Steelers

Friday, July 30th, 2010

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Watch the Steelers as they travel to training camp in MINI’s!

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A lot of good news for bicyclists to cheer about

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Rockwood, Trail Town along the Great Allegheny Passage

Attention fans of the Great Allegheny Passage, check out the new developments coming to the trail!

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PA’s Entrepreneur of the Year - Judy Pletcher

Monday, June 14th, 2010

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Judy Pletcher, owner of Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House and The Hostel on Main, was presented with the Keystone Society for Tourism Entrepreneur Award.

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Pure Prairie League = Pure Fun!

Monday, May 24th, 2010

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Pure Prairie League is set to perform in July in Somerset!

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A natural garden is in bloom at Laurel Hill State Park

Friday, May 21st, 2010

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Laurel Hill State Park is packed full of colorful blooms and beautiful butterflies! Vicki Rock of the Daily American gives us all the specifics on the native species and tips for the upcoming summer months.

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Fly fishing in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Fishing in the Youghiogheny River

Featured in Trips & Getaways, this article gives helpful tips and information to anyone interested in Laurel Highlands fly fishing.

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Free Entry to Fort Necessity for National Park Week

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Fort Necessity

Enjoy time in the great outdoors during National Park Week, April 17-25! Visit Fort Necessity for free and take advantage of many other fun activities.

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Time to Plan for Summer Camp!

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

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The warmer weather is sweeping through the Laurel Highlands, which means it’s time to plan for summer! Give your kids an experience of a lifetime at one of our fabulous camps.

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4 Days and 275 Miles of Biking Bliss

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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It’s starting to feel like spring! It’s almost time to get on the Great Allegheny Passage and take the ride of your life. Need a little inspiration? Watch this short video by Joe and Steve on their 4 day journey on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath.

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Nature in its Element

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Powdermill Nature Reserve, Rector

Check out this article on Powdermill Nature Reserve, featured in the Akron Beacon Journal! Powdermill reserve’s long-running bird-banding program allows visitors to observe weekend operations at Pa. center.

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