Outdoor Adventures
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A Golden Opportunity: One of the State’s Top Day Hikes Is Just a Short Car Ride Away
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Sometimes a day hiking trip is just what the doctor ordered, and we in Centre County are lucky to be a short drive from what the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation […]
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The Little Flat Fire Tower: A Must-See, Any Time of Year
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Rothrock State Forest is often said to be right in the Centre Region’s backyard. Indeed, it feels that way, with many trailheads and hiking trails less than 15 miles from […]
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Centre of Adventure: Exploring Shingletown Gap and the Famous Roman Tower
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As we head into the coldest part of winter, most people probably are not thinking about hiking, but there is something about getting out in the woods during the colder […]
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Gateway to Adventure: Friends of Rothrock State Forest Are Enhancing the Trail System at Musser Gap
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We are lucky here in the Centre Region to have so many outdoors opportunities that are just a stone’s throw away from our growing college town. Hop in a car […]
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The Allegheny Front Trail Offers Adventures – and Some Breathtaking Vistas – for Hikers of Various Skill Levels
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This story appears in the June 2021 issue of Town&Gown. Up in the Moshannon Forest, on the western edge of Centre County, the Allegheny Front Trail provides seemingly endless options […]
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New Hiking Trail Unveiled in Boalsburg
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Nestled at the junction of South Atherton Street and Route 45 stretch 48 acres of one of the county’s most enchanting spots. After a concept was developed four years ago, the undertaking has resulted in a hiking trail unique to anything else Happy Valley has to offer.