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Between Laurel Mountain and Chestnut Ridge sits Ligonier, a small town marked by history and its gorgeous views.

After a five year hiatus, thru-hiking legend Heather “Anish” Anderson just set another FKT, the 250-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through Pennsylvania. In this essay, she explores how her relationship with the sport has evolved over the past decade since her ground-breaking Pacific Crest Trail record in 2013.

After a five year hiatus, thru-hiking legend Heather “Anish” Anderson just set another FKT, the 250-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through Pennsylvania. In this essay, she explores how her relationship with the sport has evolved over the past decade since her ground-breaking Pacific Crest Trail record in 2013.

The brightly colored leaves and earthy scent of autumn might best be taken in with your feet tucked inside a sturdy pair of shoes. Westmoreland County and the Laurel Highlands have plenty of spots for hiking amid tall deciduous trees with sun-dappled gold, orange and red leaves. But it can

Grab the fishing pole, pump up the bicycle tires, and knock the mud off your hiking boots. Hearty cyclists and hikers easily mix with novice trail walkers on hundreds of miles of trails and shorelines to be found across the region. Here are 10 of our favorites, worthy of a

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2018. Pennsylvania’s official state flower, the mountain laurel is in full bloom throughout the region. Although most people are familiar with the laurel’s relatives — rhododendron and azaleas — the official state flower is plentiful but in select environments, mostly rocky, moist

Grab the fishing pole, pump up the bicycle tires, and knock the mud off your hiking boots as Memorial Day weekend and the traditional start of summer has arrived. Hearty cyclists and hikers easily mix with novice trail walkers on hundreds of miles of trails and shorelines to be found

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Tribune-Review Tribune-Review Josh Heinbaugh, 20, of Smithton, rides his bike along the snow-covered Wolf Rocks Trail in Laurel Summit State Park, in 2018. Courtesy of Annette Devinney Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review Jim Laskoski, of Greensburg, takes a moment to enjoy the sight of the mountain streams while crossing the bridge in 2019 on the Grove Run Hiking Trail at Linn Run State Park. Tribune-Review The bridge at Adams Falls picnic area at Linn Run State Park in Cook Township on Feb. 1, ...