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Celebrate the Heritage of the National Road with Food & Wine!

August 3rd, 2011

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It’s time to put on your favorite casual picnic attire, grab a light sweater just in case and head for the Christian W. Klay Winery in Chalk Hill to gorge yourself on a delicious gourmet meal.

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Summit Inn a Step Back in Time

July 20th, 2011

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Listed on the “National Register of Historic Places” - the Summit Inn´s classic architecture, old world charm and friendly atmosphere has hosted guests for more than 100 years.

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Westmoreland’s Fair to Promote Education Through Entertainment

July 13th, 2011

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The theme for this year’s fair is “From the Farm Gate, to the Dinner Plate”, check out what else is new!

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Party atmosphere describes Laurel Arts’ Somerfest

July 11th, 2011

Philip Dressler Center for the Arts

Music, food and fun will mix for a weekend benefitting the arts.

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Experience the Great Allegheny Passage with Seven Springs

July 8th, 2011

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Taking a ride on the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail has never been easier! Seven Springs is now offering transportation to and from the trailheads, Trek bikes, helmets, lunch and more!

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Great Allegheny Passage Trail Nears Finish

June 20th, 2011

Happy riders on the Great Allegheny Passage

The Great Allegheny Passage bike trail is within just 2 miles of connecting Pittsburgh and Cumberland, MD.

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Benefit Fundraiser Honors Passengers, Crews and First Responders of Flight 93

June 16th, 2011

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Visit the Mountain Playhouse for a performance of The Guys and help support the mission of the Flight 93 National Memorial, which is to provide healing and hope to the public.

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Smiley the Cookie Gets a Statue Salute

June 1st, 2011

Smiley, the Eat'n Park mascot, unveils a life-sized statue of himself Tuesday at the Homestead restaurant. The chain celebrated the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the cookie. Photo by Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette

Happy 25th Anniversary to Eat’n Park’s Smiley Cookie! With 10 Eat’n Park locations in the Laurel Highlands, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate!

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Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge Replacement to Begin May 31

May 27th, 2011

Along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Baughman Rock

The replacement structure, to be built at the same site, will reconnect various trail systems in the Laurel Highlands. It is located just about midway between the Turnpike’s Somerset and Donegal interchanges.

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Movies under the Stars

May 26th, 2011

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Talk about entertainment - movies AND the beauty of one of Pennsylvania’s fantastic state parks! Happening every Saturday night at Keystone State Park this summer.

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