There’s a phrase that I’ve used during my previous interviews that sometimes sets my guests off.  I guess I can understand.  It could come across as being insulting, but I never mean it that way.  That phrase is ‘Middle of Nowhere.’  Or sometimes I’ll say ‘Off The Beaten Path.’  Some guests take that as my way of saying it’s boring or slow.

But today’s guest gets it and they even pride themselves on that label.  We’re heading out to Western Pennsylvania to visit Indiana County.  They hang their hat on being in the middle of nowhere.  In fact, they say that’s a big reason why people come to visit them.  People want to disconnect, unplug and touch grass.  

But don’t start thinking that there isn’t anything to do in Indiana County.  It’s quite the opposite.  There’s a lot happening there from music festivals, performance art and plenty of Christmas celebrations.  

Joining me today is Laura Herrington.  She’s the Executive Director of the Indiana County tourist bureau.  We had a great conversation about all the things someone can do while visiting the Christmas Tree capital of the world.