Located just outside of State College is one of the most interesting natural areas of Pennsylvania: the Scotia Barrens. This area is not only geologically unique but is also home …
Read moreExploring the Scotia Barrens and the Abandoned Ruins of Scotia, PA
Located in western Centre County, Pennsylvania, Black Moshannon State Park is a beautiful outdoor destination in the Alleghenies region. Black Moshannon State Park (or Black Mo as it’s often called …
Read moreHiking at Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County, PA
When I first visited State College, I was told that if I hadn’t been on Mount Nittany’s hiking trails, I hadn’t truly visited State College. So, on a later trip …
Read moreEverything You Need to Know for a Great Mount Nittany Hike
Penn State’s campus in State College might be filled with academic buildings and the country’s second-largest stadium, but it is also home to the beautiful and peaceful Arboretum at Penn …
Read moreExploring the Beautiful Arboretum at Penn State in State College
Tucked away in a corner of State College’s Beaver Stadium, home of Penn State football, is the Penn State All-Sports Museum. This museum covers all 34 sports that have been …
Read moreExploring Athletic Excellence at the Penn State All-Sports Museum
In many respects, visiting Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks in northern Centre County, Pennsylvania, feels a bit like stumbling upon something hidden. That’s because the site is tucked away off …
Read moreExploring the Industrial History of the Alleghenies at Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks
I always love hiking to beautiful, hidden waterfalls. So when I finally had a chance to hike to Yost Run Falls and Kyler Fork Falls in Sproul State Forest, I …
Read moreHow to Get to Yost Run Falls and Kyler Fork Falls in Sproul State Forest
In 1864, a group of women went to a cemetery in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, to honor their relatives that had died during the still-ongoing Civil War. After laying flowers on the …
Read moreUncovering PA’s Military History at the Pennsylvania Military Museum
In Pennsylvania, there are few things bigger than Penn State. If you, like me, are not a native of Pennsylvania, it can be hard to fully comprehend its popularity, but …
Read moreVisiting Centre Furnace Mansion: The Birthplace of Penn State University
If you’ve driven anywhere around the State College area, you’ve no doubt seen the small billboards for Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park. Located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Penn’s Cave is …
Read moreTouring Penn’s Cave: Pennsylvania’s Only All-Water Cavern