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So, I’m hearing that we can send one on the song, right?

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Bluesky followers in the travel industry … who’s headed to IMM later this month in New York?

Travel 2024 Year In Review - The Written Palette Join me as I look back over my personal and virtual travel 2024 year in review, which took me in person to Pennsylvania, New York, Oregon, and California.

Check out which location earned top billing in the 2024 travels of @corisolomon.bsky.social, the California-based writer and president of the International Food, Wine, Travel Writers Association. (Spoiler alert, it's the Laurel Highlands)
www.writtenpalette.com/travel-2024-...

The best day trips from Pittsburgh Discover 15 of the best day trips from Pittsburgh, from scenic state parks to architectural marvels and historic sites, all within a two-hour drive.

Love this Lonely Planet article by Robert Isenberg focusing on 15 day trips from #Pittsburgh. Spoiler alert: Six of them will bring you to the #LaurelHighlands. 🥾🚴🚣‍♀️🏠🧳 www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/bes...

I hear ya, Carl. The Laurel Highlands covers 3,000 square miles, so, no matter the season, it’s easy to escape the crowds!

Would you visit Ligonier, in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands for the holiday season? #Snow #Christmas #Holidays #Travel #Tourism

A blanket of snow covers the trees and trails under a bright blue ski at Laurel Mountain Ski Resort in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands

We’re getting our first snowfall of the season in the #LaurelHighlands. It doesn’t look like this yet - this photo is from 2023 - but it could soon! We’re anxiously awaiting the start of #skiseason at Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain. #travel #winter #snow

Obligatory #LaurelHighlands warning: Do not try to walk down the 60-foot hill on wet grass.

This City Is the Most Affordable Place to Buy a Home in a U.S. Metro, According to Zillow In Pittsburgh, three out of four homes on the market are considered affordable, making it the most affordable city in the country.

Spoiler alert: It's Pittsburgh.
If you haven't been to the 'Burgh recently, you need to check it out. And come visit us in "Pittsburgh's Outdoor Playground" - the #LaurelHighlands.
www.travelandleisure.com/pittsburgh-p...

A red freight train travels through a bright green landscape under a brilliant blue sky in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region. GO Laurel Highlands photo courtesy of Holly Harris

The northern lights shine over Acme Lake in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region. GO Laurel Highlands photo courtesy of Christina Stoner

An osprey perches atop a tree near Kingston Dam in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region. GO Laurel Highlands photo courtesy of Kyle Rose

Which is your favorite nature photo? These were the top three pictures in that category for our 2024 GO Laurel Highlands photo contest. #LaurelHighlands #nature #photography #naturephotography #travel #tourism

Two Weeks Left: Epic Passes Available Through Dec. 2 Only, Including $61 1-Day Pass to Mid-Atlantic Pittsburgh-area skiers and riders who start planning for winter now will lock in the best deal when visiting close-to-home resorts like Seven Springs, Liberty, Jack Frost and Roundtop. Skiers and ride...

It's almost #SkiSeason in the #LaurelHighlands!
Who's ready for snow? ❄🌨⛷🏔☃
www.golaurelhighlands.com/articles/pos...

How Fallingwater Gave Frank Lloyd Wright a Second Wind The architectural wonder re-established the designer as a titan of his generation and shifted the public's view of Modernism from a foreign movement to a part of the American character

Some great insight here from @smithsonianmag.bsky.social on how #Fallingwater changed the course of Frank Lloyd Wright's professional life - and his legacy. #LaurelHighlands
www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture...

Well said!

Sun rises over a foggy mountain backdrop in the Laurel Highlands on Nov. 19, 2024.

Good morning, Blue Sky world. I love being able to wake up to this kind of view every morning. 😎🌄🍁

And …
• Nemacolin luxury resort
• The Great Allegheny Passage
• Mister Rogers
• Arnold Palmer
• Ohiopyle, USA Today’s Best Small Town in the Northeast

I’m a little late to the party, but I’m always up for a #FallingwaterFriday! W/ @corisolomon.bsky.social

New here, so an introduction is in order.
I’m the PR director for Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands region. You might know us from:
• Fallingwater
• Flight 93 crash site on 9/11
• Site where French and Indian/Seven Years War began
• Incredible natural beauty
• Amazing outdoor recreation

Thank you! I’m a bit biased, of course, but it’s always gratifying to bring in travel writers from around the world and hear them gush about the region’s natural beauty.

What a fantastic resource! As the PR director for Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands region and a Blue Sky newbie, this is incredible. I’ve followed everyone on the list and hope to connect with anyone who’s interested in this beautiful region!

Hi, Portia! I’m the PR director for the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. I just joined as well. It’s great to find you on here. Let me know if you’re ever interested in a trip to this beautiful region!