Pennsylvania Trees
There are around 200 common species of trees in Pennsylvania, and about two-thirds are natives.
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Alan Seeger
Step back in time through the preserved old-growth trees ranging between 150 and 500 years old and see what Pennsylvania was like during pre-colonial times. Visitors will pass through dense pockets of rhododendron while reveling in the majesty of ancient trees. A perfect place to take a break from the rest of the world, serenity can be found among the trees and streams.
Alan Seeger Natural Area
Huntingdon, PA 16652
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
Mount Nittany
Visit one of Centre County's most famous landmarks to hike along history and see what effort goes into preserving a cultural touchstone.
Mount Nittany Trailhead
500 Mount Nittany Rd, Lemont, PA 16851, 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
Bald Eagle State Park
Get out and explore the biodiversity and interesting trails of Bald Eagle State Park with your field guide and binoculars.
Bald Eagle State Park
149 Main Park Rd, Howard, PA 16841, USA
Greenwood Furnace State Park
Tour historic Greenwood Furnace State Park and learn about the early days of the Pennsylvania iron industry.
Greenwood Furnace State Park
15795 Greenwood Rd, Huntingdon, PA 16652, USA
Poe Paddy Tunnel
Take a scenic walk along the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail and through the Poe Paddy Tunnel at Poe Paddy State Park. The trail is welcoming, with wide, flat, even terrain - making this adventure well-suited for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Tunnel Spur Road
Tunnel Spur Rd., Haines Township, PA
Spring Creek Canyon
The Spring Creek Canyon is a site or tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity. Site of the main settlement by Philip Benner in the late 1800's, the canyon has a vast history. Ecologically diverse as well, Spring Creek offers ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and an abundance of native plant species. Guests can expect to find everything from trillium to tulip poplars. There are three main access to the trail: Rock Road, State Game lands 333, and Fisherman’s Paradise. All offer unique avenues for exploring the canyon. The guided adventure on May 8 will begin at Fisherman's Paradise.
Spring Creek Canyon Trail
Fisherman's Paradise Entrance
Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor
The Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor was conserved by ClearWater Conservancy in 2010 to create safe passage for wildlife species between Bald Eagle Mountain and the Scotia Barrens.
Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor
236 Harness Downs Rd, Port Matilda, PA 16870, USA
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Discover the unique features of the marsh and fen ecosystems along the trails at Millbrook Marsh. Enjoy wildlife viewing underwater, in the air, and all around you on land! From skunk cabbage to red-winged blackbirds Millbrook offers opportunites to expereince what nature has to offer.
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
548 Puddintown Rd, State College, PA 16801
Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden
Rhoneymeade, the historic homestead of Grange Fair founder, Leonard Rhone hosts a wide variety of plant species and art. Take an invigorating 2-mile hike around the grounds or a shorter, 0.5 mile walking tour of the gardens around the homestead. Visit Rhoneymeade's website for hours prior to visiting.
Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden
177 Rimmey Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828
The Arboretum at Penn State-Hartley Wood
Enjoy a walk through Hartley Wood.
The Arboretum at Penn State
E Park Ave & Bigler Rd, State College, PA 16803, USA