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This weekend -- take a Candlelight Tour of the Compass Inn Museum, an authentically restored 1799 stagecoach stop. http://bit.ly/dfzSW1 2010-11-12
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Keystone State Park Nature & Recreation Programs

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

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Saturday, February 4, 2012
2:00pm-3:00pm “Woodchuck Walk”
Celebrate Groundhog Week! This is a perfect time of year to explore the forest, learn about plants and animals, and talk about groundhogs and their special day. Register now for this adventurous hike along Spring House Trail - call 724-668-2566 or email kpnature@nb.net. Meet at the visitor [...]

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Nemacolin Winterfest Weekend

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS ANNUAL WINTERFEST
25th Anniversary Year Edition

Farmington, PA (January 18, 2012) - Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is kicking off their Silver Anniversary celebration by hosting a Winterfest Weekend, Feb. 10 - Feb. 12. The resort is offering even more family activities and turning up the heat on the cold weather weekend with their popular Snowmelt [...]

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Grand Opening of The Streets – the world’s first urban terrain park

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

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On January 19, 2012, Seven Springs Mountain Resort will forever change snowboarding as you know it with the grand opening of The Streets - the world’s first urban terrain park, featuring some of the most iconic skyline images of Pittsburgh.

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Seven Springs Has SNOW!

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

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SEVEN SPRINGS HAS SNOW!
Seven Springs Mountain Crew Dukes It Out With La Niña

SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. – Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania’s premier four season family resort, has snow!

While the calendar clearly states that it is, in fact, winter, Mother Nature seems to be indecisive about her seasonal obligations to the skiers and snowboarders – [...]

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Enter to win our January Ski Giveaway!

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Winter Sweepstakes

JANUARY SWEEPSTAKES
Enjoy an exciting Winter Getaway…on us!

Enter for a chance to win one of two Ski Getaways in the Laurel Highlands!

Each getaway includes:

a 2-night stay in a Queen Jacuzzi Suite at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Donegal, PA. Free Hot Breakfast, Free High-Speed Wireless Internet, Indoor Heated Pool & Whirlpool, On-site Fitness [...]

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Stonycreek River Voted Pennsylvania’s 2012 River of the Year

Monday, January 9th, 2012

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Great article posted on PR Newswire: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stonycreek-river-voted-pennsylvanias-2012-river-of-the-year-136942653.html
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Stonycreek River, flowing through Cambria and Somerset counties, has been voted Pennsylvania’s River of the Year for 2012.
For the second year, a public, online vote selected the winning river from among four nominees. Stonycreek River received 2,777 votes among the more [...]

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Seven Springs Opening Day THIS Friday!

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

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We Are Ready!
It’s official - Seven Springs Mountain Resort will open Friday, December 16 for the 2011-2012 season!
Initial snowmaking began Wednesday, December, 7, with the resort’s Mountain Crew making snow on the Front Face of the mountain and the snow tubing park. After six intense days of snowmaking, the resort has an average snow [...]

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Seven Springs Presents The Streets, The First-Ever Urban Terrain Park

Monday, December 12th, 2011

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SEVEN SPRINGS presents The Streets,
THE FIRST-EVER URBAN TERRAIN PARK

SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. – Changing the game of urban snowboarding, Seven Springs Mountain Resort is proud to present The Streets at Seven Springs – a park dedicated to urban snowboarding, featuring an on-mountain replica of urban riding at its best. Pulling inspiration from the surrounding [...]

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Enter to win a relaxing overnight getaway in the country!

Monday, September 12th, 2011

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One visit to the Laurel Highlands and it’s easy to see why visitors fall in love with this mountainous region of Pennsylvania. Here you’ll find some of the most dramatic fall foliage on the East Coast, unique ways to enjoy the colorful scenery, and great places to stay.

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The SCA Trail Town Outreach Corps Pedals the Great Allegheny Passage - Part 1

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Riding next to the abandoned railroad track.

This is a 3-part series of 3 day trips of our journey from McKeesport, PA to Cumberland, MD.

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