Amphibians
Our first weekly feature will focus on amphibians and their migration to vernal pools, a type of seasonal pond, in and around the Scotia Barrens. Each spring these guys and gals saunter back to the exact same spot to find a mate often crossing hundreds of yards, a massive journey for a 2-inch creature!
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Alan Seeger
Step back in time through the preserved old-growth trees.
Alan Seeger Natural Area
Huntingdon, PA 16652, USA
Lower Trail
Stroll along the Lower (pronounced lau-er) Trail and keep an eye out for rare bird species.
128 E 1st St
128 E 1st St, Williamsburg, PA 16693, USA
Spring Creek Canyon
The Spring Creek Canyon is a site or tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity.
Spring Creek Canyon Trail
Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA 16823, USA
Bald Eagle State Park
Get out and explore the trails of Bald Eagle State Park.
Bald Eagle State Park
149 Main Park Rd, Howard, PA 16841, USA
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Did you know that you have two types of wetlands in your own backyard?
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
548 Puddintown Rd, State College, PA 16801, USA
Black Moshannon State Park
Guests can utilize any of the park’s multiple trails to adventure along one of the coolest spots in Pennsylvania.
Black Moshannon State Park
4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA 16866, USA
Scotia Barrens
Walk through the past as we explore an area rich in history and ecological significance.
Graysdale Park
Port Matilda, PA 16870, USA