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 morePennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Yost Run 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
When you think of State College, there’s a good chance that one thing comes to mind: Penn State football. And while the team is a big draw for the region, there …
Read more9 Surprising Things to Do in State College (and the Surrounding Area)
Every once in a while, I visit somewhere that’s so amazingly special that I can’t wait to share it with you: The Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum in Centre …
