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Eric Knopsnyder
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PR director for Southwestern Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. We’re home to America’s favorite building (Fallingwater), its best fall foliage and the Flight 93 National Memorial.
Former journalist who still freelances.
Eknopsnyder@golaurelhighlands.com
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Bluesky followers in the travel industry … who’s headed to IMM later this month in New York?
a city skyline with the empire state building in the middle
ALT: a city skyline with the empire state building in the middle
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January 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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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-...
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.
www.writtenpalette.com
January 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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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...
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.
www.lonelyplanet.com
December 16, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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Would you visit Ligonier, in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands for the holiday season? #Snow #Christmas #Holidays #Travel #Tourism
November 22, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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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
A blanket of snow covers the trees and trails under a bright blue ski at Laurel Mountain Ski Resort in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands
November 21, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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Obligatory #LaurelHighlands warning: Do not try to walk down the 60-foot hill on wet grass.
soufoaklin.bsky.social Souf Oaklin fo’ Life!!! @soufoaklin.bsky.social · Nov 21
Fell down a hill or off a cliff?
Above: Happy Jay Leno behind the wheel of a car with the caption “Pitt football the first seven games.” Below: bruised Jay Leno wearing an eye patch with the caption “Pitt football the last three games.”
November 21, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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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.
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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.
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November 21, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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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
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
November 20, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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It's almost #SkiSeason in the #LaurelHighlands!
Who's ready for snow? ❄🌨⛷🏔☃
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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...
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November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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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
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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
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November 19, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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Good morning, Blue Sky world. I love being able to wake up to this kind of view every morning. 😎🌄🍁
Sun rises over a foggy mountain backdrop in the Laurel Highlands on Nov. 19, 2024.
November 19, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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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
November 19, 2024 at 11:15 AM