CRANBERRY TWP — With more people venturing outdoors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions, a new store in Cranberry hopes to capitalize on their newfound sense of adventure.

Public Lands, which celebrated its grand opening Friday, will provide shoppers services in addition to products related to the great outdoors.

The location is one of two stores of its kind built by Dick's Sporting Goods

Amber Rollo, general manager of the new Cranberry store, said the design of the building will help Public Lands meet its unique goal. In addition to more than 100 guides — store staff who help outfit, educate and engage customers on myriad topics — the store's foyer provides a chance for visitors to learn in addition to shop.

“You experience people first, rather than products, when you enter the store,” she said.

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