The first Saturday in December, more often than not, finds me atop Laurel Ridge, a few miles off U.S. Route 30 above Jennerstown. There are several reasons why: —This is a naturally beautiful, rustic ...

Although mountain laurel is Pennsylvania’s state flower, I rarely see it growing in our area. In fact, locally I know of just one small shrub growing out of a rock formation above French Creek near ...

WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWING GREEN. WE’RE AT THE HOME OF HENRY HOMEIER IN CORNISH. I’M JOINED BY STEPH CIESZYNSKI OF UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND STEPH, WE’RE GOING TO TALK ABOUT ONE OF MY FAVORITE ...

Winter is here, and Hidden Valley Resort and Laurel Mountain are ready to welcome guests back for the 2025-26 season with early openings, enhanced terrain and new offerings. "We’re thrilled to kick ...

BOSWELL, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s steepest ski slope will reopen to winter sports enthusiasts Friday. Laurel Mountain and its well-known double black diamond Wildcat Slope are set to kick off their winter ...

Q: While driving in the mountains of Pennsylvania, I saw some beautiful pink flowering shrubs that someone told me were mountain-laurels. Will they grow here? Any information or help about them would ...

LEIGHTON — State flower commands attention Pennsylvania’s official flower is in bloom across the commonwealth, displaying its whites, pinks and reds against its evergreen leaves. While different ...