Summer is the perfect time to unplug and reconnect in the beautiful Laurel Highlands.

Whether you’re hiking under a canopy of trees in Forbes State Forest, relaxing on the beach at Keystone State Park or racing down the Meadow Run Natural Waterslides at Ohiopyle State Park, there are hundreds of ways to enjoy the more than 100,000 acres of public land in Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties.

Hit the Youghiogheny or Stonycreek rivers for rafting fun that can range from family-friendly floats to whitewater adventures. Cast your line in one of the dozens of cold mountain streams and lakes that make this region home to some of the finest trout fishing in this part of the country.

Even if you don’t catch your dinner, you can find a delicious meal – as well as great shopping options – in charming small towns such as Ligonier, Somerset and Uniontown.

After a long day on the water, relax with a tasty beverage from a Laurel Highlands Pour Tour partner location. With more than 50 craft beverage makers ranging from breweries, wineries and distilleries to cideries and a meadery, there’s something to tantalize every taste bud. Best of all, the passport program allows users to collect stickers or digital stamps to earn prizes.

Retire to a secluded cabin where you can recount the day’s adventures around a campfire and gaze at the stars each night. Wake up in time for a sunrise hike or sleep the day away in a cozy hammock – the choice is yours in this beautiful mountainous region, which was just named one of the top five Best Summer Travel Destinations by USA Today readers and is A Preferred Vacation Destination Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.