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Meet area business leaders, learn about special events and discover the best tourism spots in the Laurel Highlands, a 3,000 square mile destination in southwest PA full of beautiful landscapes, outdoor adventure and historical and cultural locations that welcomes millions of visitors each year.
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Buying liquor can be tough. There's so many options, prices vary wildly and if you don't like it, the bottle sits on your shelf forever. Luckily, Wandering Spirits is here to help! Sip and sample along with us as we try local moonshine, ciders, nonalcoholic drinks and much more at their friendly shop in Ligonier, PA. Thanks to our sponsors, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, for making this show possible. Please, drink responsibly.
What better way to learn about Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece Fallingwater than visiting the site itself and speaking with someone who walks the grounds each day? Hear Bear Run flowing in the background as we chat with Ashley Andrykovitch, curator of education, about the house, the surrounding trails, her favorite times to visit and much more in this Fallingwater-focused episode. Thanks to our sponsors, Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, for making this show possible.
The cold and snow doesn't stop our intrepid podcast. In fact, it made Laurelville all the more beautiful to explore. We crunch through the snow as we listen to bubbling streams and native songbirds as we learn about all the events, places to stay, and things to do at Laurelville. Thanks to our sponsors Somerset Historical Center's Maple Weekend Taste & Tour and Living Treasures Wild Animal Park for making this show possible.
Laurel Highlands Happenings returns for 2022 with a slightly new sound and lots of new guests sharing their love for the events and things to do in our region. We sit down with Abigail's Coffeehouse so you can hear the sounds of a busy coffee shop in the heart of town and learn about this unique eatery, then we're joined by Post & Rail Men's Shop and Ice Fest 2022 to discuss ice sculpting, carriage rides and more. Thanks to our sponsors, Abigail's Coffeehouse and Log Cabin Lodge & Suites, for making this episode possible.
Hold your horses! We've got holiday painting fun and carriage rides on our final Laurel Highlands Happenings of 2021! Brushes & Beans Cafe shows how easy it is to drop in, paint your masterpiece, and create the perfect keepsake or gift. Then, Horsing Round Carriage Service canters in to talk about adding a carriage ride to your next event, and the fun of working with Nemacolin and being showcased on The Bachelor. Thank you to our sponsors El Vaquero Mexicano and Ligonier Valley Historical Society's 2021 Festival of Lights.
The time change has set in, it's dark early and we're looking for new ways to enjoy the Laurel Highlands. Cozy up as we chat with Forbes State Forest about their Hygge Hikes and full moon hikes to keep you active! Then, learn more about Harvest Candlelight Tours and the Festival of Lights at Compass Inn Museum & Ligonier Valley Historical Society. Thanks to our sponsors, Fallingwater and Pennsylvania Maple Festival, for making this show possible.
In this special episode, perfect for the Halloween season, we sit down with Chris Rowan, owner of Buffalo Bill's House in Perryopolis. Rowan takes us room by room through the iconic "Silence of the Lambs" house and how his background as an Art Director & Prop Stylist allowed him to meticulously recreate and theme the experience throughout. This is an exclusive interview you don't want to miss! Book your stay this Halloween or year-round at https://buffalobillshouse.com/
The Laurel Highlands is gearing up for a busy autumn loaded with fall fun. We've got everything from craft festivals and pumpkin patches to haunted houses and ghost tours! Our awesome guests this month are SCARE Tours LLC and Somerset Historical Center - Mountain Craft Days Festival! Big Thanks to our generous sponsors: Fallingwater and Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival
Even though our offices are located in Ligonier, this episode makes us fall in love with this beautiful town all over again! Join us as we talk with On the Diamond Antiques for more about their shop, then plan your calendar with upcoming Ligonier events including The Stroll, Antiques on the Diamond and their annual Scarecrow Contest. Shout out to our awesome sponsors Fallingwater and Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival for making this show possible.
If you love PA State Parks, you don't want to miss this very special episode! Mike Mumau, Park Operations Manager, joins us to discuss Laurel Hill, Kooser and Laurel Ridge State Parks in the Laurel Highlands. Learn what makes each park unique, some tips for maximizing your hiking fun and upcoming events! Shout out to our awesome sponsors Fallingwater and Compass Inn Museum & Ligonier Valley Historical Society for making this show possible.
Bust out the cake! White Water Adventurers is on the podcast this month as we blow out the candles on their 50th anniversary in 2021. We go in-depth on how to find the right rafting trip for your skill level, why E-bikes are the hottest new thing on the trails, and where you can stay right in town to maximize your time to explore Ohiopyle. Shout out to our awesome sponsors Fallingwater and Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces for making this show possible.
Our awesome guests this month are Tissue Farm, located in Confluence. Find out how an old Chevy dealership has been reinvented into a cozy stay with riverside views near Ohiopyle and Fallingwater with an espresso shop, art gallery and artist residency program coming soon. Sponsored by: Fallingwater and Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces
Celebrate Earth Day in the Laurel Highlands and help keep our towns and scenic landscapes beautiful. Join Uptown Somerset on an Earth Day Trail to help clean up the community and help seed bomb the county even greener. Jar, the Zero Waste Store also joins us this episode to discuss ways you can create less landfill and make our Earth a better place with helpful tips and great products to help your home go green. Huge thanks to our sponsors, Pennsylvania Maple Festival and Fallingwater, for making Highlands Happenings possible.
Where else can you work with the best artists and learn everything from blacksmithing and jewelry to ceramics and glass? Only at Touchstone Center for Crafts. We're joined by Lindsay Ketterer Gates, Executive Director, and Dean Simpson, Marketing Manager, to discuss 2021 events, workshops, plein air painting and more at PA's premier craft school. Shout out to our sponsors, Fallingwater and Blackburn Center's event; Walk a Mile in His Their Her Our Shoes, on April 7-10, 2021 for making Laurel Highlands Happenings possible.
Live! Casino Pittsburgh, located at Westmoreland Mall, is your world-class gaming, dining, and entertainment destination. Brian Uran, VP of Marketing, joins Louise Henry to discuss everything that makes this location unique, from Guy Fieri's American Kitchen + Bar, FanDuel Sportsbook and the incredible 2-floor Sports & Social Steel City sports lounge. Special thanks to our sponsors LHTC Broadband, Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Comfort Inn Connellsville for making Laurel Highlands Happenings possible. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler
In this special episode, we sit down with Rachel Sager for an in-depth discussion of Sager Mosaics and The Ruins Project, where she is telling forgotten stories and creating amazing artwork along the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail. A native of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Rachel Sager works on the cutting edge of the contemporary mosaic fine art movement. Her imaginary map-like mosaics have been featured internationally and in cities throughout the U.S. where she has received multiple Best in Show Awards in juried exhibitions. Learn more at: https://ruins.sagermosaics.com/
Don't let Santa's reindeer have all the fun this holiday season! The Laurel Highlands is packed with ways to enjoy the lights, sharpen your mind and have fun this Christmas! We're joined by 60 Minute Missions to discuss their holiday-themed Reindeer Revolt escape room and Puzzles with Prancer kids event. Then, Living Treasures Wild Animal Park stops by to talk about all the amazing lights on display now at their Holiday Light Extravaganza where you can meet a real reindeer, a giant nutcracker and so much more. Big Thanks to our sponsors Compass Inn Museum & Ligonier Valley Historical Society and LHTC Broadband for their generous sponsorship that makes this show posible.
The Laurel Highlands is gearing up for an exciting holiday season full of magical events and ways to support local business. We're joined by Compass Inn Museum and Downtown Greensburg Project to learn more about Holiday Candlelight Tours, Luminary Night, Greensburg Holiday Markets and Small Business Saturday. Thanks to our sponsors Compass Inn Museum, LHTC Broadband and Bee Kind Winery Ligonier for their generous partnership that makes this show possible.
We celebrate the beautiful fall weather with two of the best ways to enjoy it in the Laurel Highlands! First, we discuss the ins and outs of ebikes with JoltBike and what makes it such a popular activity for riders of all ability levels. Then, spooky season officially arrives and we descend into the madness of Haunted Hollow to learn about new frights this Halloween. Thanks to our sponsor Idlewild & Soak Zone for their generous partnership that makes this show possible.
This month, we celebrate our local breweries and distilleries, along with the people who make them, as we go on a Pour Tour of the Laurel Highlands. Hear upcoming news about the 2021 Pour Tour as special guests from Unity Brewing in Latrobe and Crooked Creek Distillery in Irwin join us to discuss what's on tap. Thanks to this month's sponsors, Springs Folk Festival and Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival, for making this show possible.
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