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Experience the Great Allegheny Passage with Seven Springs

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Pgw Photography - Images

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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Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Bridge Replacement to Begin May 31

Friday, 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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Vote for America’s Best Trail!

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Ohiopyle State Park

Backpacker Magazine wants to know, what is America’s Best Trail? Tell them it’s the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail!

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Ecologist’s Hiking Adventures

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Photo by Deborah Sillman

The Laurel Highlands are a great destination for hikers. There are trails to conquer, wildlife to explore and endless scenery to enjoy.

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Take a Look at Laurel Highlands TV

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Whitewater Rafting

Check out our latest television commercial, that features some of the mid-Atlantic’s most exhilarating outdoor recreation.

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Celebrate Great Outdoors Week

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Biking the Great Allegheny Passage

The Laurel Highlands invites you to partake in all of the outdoor adventure activities we offer in honor of the Great Outdoors Week celebration, sponsored by Venture Outdoors.

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Treat Your Mother to the Gift of the Laurel Highlands

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

The best gift of all is an afternoon out with Mom shopping, dining and enjoying special events and activities in the Laurel Highlands.

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Vote to Get Gus the Groundhog to Vacation in the Laurel Highlands

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Get Gus to the Laurel Highlands

The second-most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania is looking for your feedback on where he should take his vacation. Get Gus the Groundhog to the Laurel Highlands for a hiking adventure by casting your vote on the PA Lottery Players Survey.

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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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