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2012 Laurel Highlands Photo Contest

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

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Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands
9th Annual Photo Contest

Are you going to be the next Laurel Highlands Photo Contest winner?
Enter now!
We are seeking photos to tell the story of your visit to the beautiful Laurel Highlands! The photos can range from landscapes to your family having fun at a local attraction. Winning photos will be featured in [...]

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Some plants we consider undesirable have been used as food and medicine for millennia

Monday, May 9th, 2011

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Judy Trabbold of the Historic Log Cabin Inn explains the benefits of common weeds and how they can improve your health.

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Trash or Treasure?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will present an Appraisal Day hosted by Garth’s Auctions, Inc. of Delaware Ohio, on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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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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Transcontinental Motor Convoy Rolls into Westmoreland County

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

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Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the 1919 US Army’s Transcontinental Motor Convoy in Greensburg on June 14. This is a great chance to check out up to 100 historic military vehicles as they retrace the original Lincoln Highway route from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

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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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Let’s Get Fishin’

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Fishing in the Laurel Highlands

Spring welcomes fishing season in the Laurel Highlands. Check out some of the latest catches in the region and share your own big fish stories.

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Ligonier History and Country Charm

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Fort Ligonier

Historic Ligonier is a charming town that features over 60 unique shops and eateries that entice weary city dwellers to take a step back in time and enjoy the town.

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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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