Mammoth Park courtesy of GO Laurel Highlands
MAKE IT A DATE by Ann Nemanic, Executive Director, GO Laurel Highlands
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oals. We all set them for various reasons. Likely, a vacation, especially one for 2021, was at the top of many must-do lists. As we emerged from the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was evident personal travel was returning at breakneck speed. A vacation, even a small getaway, provides such a welcome respite and an opportunity to hit the pause button and recharge. It’s an opportunity to collect those precious memories we need for our mental wellness. If you don’t have dates circled on your calendar, no worries. We still have weeks of summer remaining and the months of a Laurel Highlands fall are unsurpassed.
If getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible is a priority, Spirit Airlines offers departing flights to several destinations out of the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Have you seen the interior improvements? GO Laurel Highlands championed the cause of visual airport enhancements in May 2021. With an affirmative nod from the airport authority and the county commissioners, a once blank beige canvas was transformed into a captivating landscape of the region. Over 50 installations including massive wall murals, 10-foot banners, stunning photography mounts, three-dimensional pieces, a resource wall, and an expansive regional map serve as a source of ‘welcome’
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for visitors and, hopefully, create a sense of pride for those lucky enough to call the Laurel Highlands home. If a faraway destination is not on the horizon, enlist the help of the GO Laurel Highlands team to plan a stay-cation. Visit our new location at 113 East Main Street on The Diamond in Ligonier for inspiration. Regional brochures, outdoor recreational resources, our destination guide, and the new Westmoreland Heritage history and cultural map will help you discover treasures in your own backyard. Be sure to pick up a copy of our 2021 Coupon Book filled with over $350 of savings and the
