5 Incredible Breweries Near State College, PA
If you love craft beer, you’re in luck because there are several great breweries near State College, PA. Over the last few years, there has been an explosion of Pennsylvania …
Centre County
Touring the Incredible Woodward Cave in Centre County
Located in the eastern corner of Centre County, PA, you’ll find Woodward Cave. While it’s not nearly as well known as its nearby neighbor, Penn’s Cave, this is a great …
Exploring the Scotia Barrens and the Abandoned Ruins of Scotia, PA
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 …
Hiking at Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County, 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 …
Everything You Need to Know for a Great Mount Nittany Hike
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 …
Exploring the Beautiful Arboretum at Penn State in State College
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 …
Exploring Athletic Excellence at the Penn State All-Sports Museum
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 …
Exploring the Industrial History of the Alleghenies at Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks
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 …
How to Get to Yost Run Falls and Kyler Fork Falls in Sproul State Forest
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 …
Uncovering PA’s Military History at the Pennsylvania Military Museum
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 …