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Explore outdoor recreation destinations in central Pennsylvania! Browse locations, find maps and trail information, or join guided outings and wellness activities. all destinations Explore any of these local destinations on your own! Follow the links for maps, trail tips, and other information to help you prepare and enjoy each unique location. For a list of our scheduled Guided Outings or Wellness activities, visit our Events page . Questions about a particular location? Get in touch! See on Google Maps Alan Seeger Location Alan Seeger Natural Area, Huntingdon, PA, USA Explore Allegheny Front Trail Location Allegheny Front Trail, Snow Shoe, PA, USA Explore Bald Eagle State Park Location 149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA, USA Explore Bald Knob Location Bald Knob, Boalsburg, PA, USA Explore Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor Location 264 Harness Downs Road, Port Matilda, PA, USA Explore Bear Meadows Natural Area Location Bear Meadows Natural Area, Petersburg, PA, USA Explore Benner Spring Location Benner Spring Trail, Bellefonte, PA, USA Explore Big Flat Laurel Natural Area Location Keith Spring, Jackson Township, PA 16801, USA Explore Bilger's Rocks Location Bilger's Rocks, Bilgers Rocks Road, Grampian, PA, USA Explore Black Moshannon State Park Location 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg, PA, USA Explore Boal Mansion Location 148a Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg, PA, USA Explore Canoe Creek State Park Location Canoe Creek State Park, 205 Canoe Creek Road, Hollidaysburg, PA, USA Explore Colyer Lake Location Colyer Lake, Potter Township, PA, USA Explore Downtown Art Walk Location 137 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA, USA Explore Dry Hollow Location Dry Hollow Camp Lane, Warriors Mark, PA, USA Explore Dutch Alvin Trail Location Jackson Township, PA, USA Explore Galbraith Gap Trail Location 400 Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg, PA, USA Explore Gray's Woods Preserve Location Gray's Woods Park, Grays Woods Boulevard, Port Matilda, PA, USA Explore Greenwood Furnace State Park Location 15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA, USA Explore Greenwood Spur Location Alan Seeger Natural Area, Huntingdon, PA, USA Explore Indian Steps Location Indian Steps Trail, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA, USA Explore Jackson Trail Location jackson trail, state college Explore James Cleveland Trail Location James Cleveland Trail, Greens Valley Road, Centre Hall, PA, USA Explore Jean Aron Path Location Bear Meadows Road & North Meadows Road, Harris Township, PA, USA Explore Jo Hays Vista Location Jo Hays Vista, Ferguson Township, PA, USA Explore Lederer Park Location Lederer Park, University Drive, State College, PA, USA Explore Little Flat Fire Tower Area Location Little Flat Fire Tower, Little Flat Tower Road, State College, PA, USA Explore Little Juniata Natural Area Location 6205 Mountain Road, Alexandria, PA, USA Explore Living Filter Location Living Filter, 851 Cricklewood Drive, State College, PA, USA Explore Lonberger Path Location State College, PA, USA Explore Lower Rail Trail Location Rails To Trails Inc, 11 Juniata Street, Williamsburg, PA, USA Explore Lower Trail, Rothrock Location Shingletown Gap and Lower Trail Parking and Trailhead, State College, PA, USA Explore Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Location Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Puddintown Road, State College, PA, USA Explore Mount Nittany Location 500 Mount Nittany Road, Lemont, PA, USA Explore Musser Gap Location Musser Gap Trail Parking Area, Musser Gap Trail, State College, PA, USA Explore Patton Woods Location Patton Woods Natural Recreation Area, Circleville Road, State College, PA, USA Explore Penn Roosevelt State Park Location Penn-Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon, PA, USA Explore Penns View Location Penn's View Overlook, Woodward, PA, USA Explore Poe Paddy Tunnel Location Tunnel Spur Rd, Woodward, Haines Township, PA, USA Explore Prince Gallitzin State Park Location 966 Marina Rd, Patton, PA, USA Explore Ray F. Decker Trail Location Lower Brush Valley Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, USA Explore Raymond B. Winter State Park Location Raymond B. Winter State Park, Buffalo Road, Mifflinburg, PA, USA Explore Reeds Gap State Park Location Reeds Gap State Park, New Lancaster Valley Road, Milroy, PA, USA Explore Rhoneymeade Location 177 Rimmey Road, Centre Hall, PA, USA Explore Scotia Barrens Location Scotia Barrens, Scotia Range Road, Port Matilda, PA, USA Explore Shaver's Creek Environmental Center Location 3400 Discovery Road, Petersburg, PA, USA Explore Soaring Eagle Wetland Location 6543 South Eagle Valley Road, Julian, PA, USA Explore Spring Creek Canyon Location Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA, USA Explore Spruce Gap Location Galbraith Parking Lot, Bear Meadows Road, Boalsburg, PA, USA Explore Standing Stone Trail Location Monsell Trail Parking, Belleville, PA, USA Explore Stone Mountain Hawk Watch Location Stone Mountain Hawk Watch Platform, Allensville Road, Allensville, PA, USA Explore Talleyrand Park Location 320 W High St, Bellefonte, PA, USA Explore The Arboretum at Penn State-Hartley Wood Location E Park Ave & Bigler Rd, State College, PA, USA Explore Thompson Woods Location Thompson Woods Preserve, Walnut Spring Lane, State College, PA, USA Explore Thousand Steps Location Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail, William Penn Highway, Mapleton, PA, USA Explore Tom Tudek Memorial Park Location Tom Tudek Memorial Park, Herman Drive, State College, PA, USA Explore Tussey Mountain Trail Location Bear Meadows Rd & North Meadows Road, Harris Township, PA, USA Explore Whipple Dam State Park Location Whipple Dam State Park, Laurel Run Road, Petersburg, PA, USA Explore Yellow Arrow Trail Location To State Forest Picnic Area Road, Spruce Creek, PA, USA Explore Map Anchor Map destination Map

Articles by topic ​ ​ Learn More About This Topic Mammals Mammals fill many roles in our ecosystems and have adapted to fill a variety of niches where they can truly thrive. While some of these wide-ranging furry friends can be found throughout the state, some of them are more reclusive and can only be found in specific habitats. Learn about all the cool ways mammals contribute to our ecology. Learn More About This Topic Pennsylvania Trees There are around 200 common species of trees in Pennsylvania, and about two-thirds are natives. Learn More About This Topic Spring Birds From the first signs of spring, with the return of robins, to their eggs produced around Easter, spring is synonymous with birds. Learn More About This Topic Woodcocks The American woodcock is a fascinatingly strange bird. Commonly referred to as the timberdoodle, the American woodcock inhabits wet, scrubby woodlands and produces one the greatest mating ritual feats of the avian world. Learn More About This Topic Amphibians Learn more about 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! Learn More About This Topic Weather Weather is wild! Learn about all the cool, and hot, ways weather systems form, what different clouds mean for forecasting, and fascinating weather phenomenon that are a part of living in the truly dynamic mid-atlantic. Learn More About This Topic Summer Bugs The soundtrack of summer is not complete without the cacophony that our warm-season bugs produce. The same is also true of the moths, butterflies, and fireflies that define the summer sights. Learn about all the critters that perform day and night to the tune of summer. Learn More About This Topic Old Growth Trees There are around 8,000,000,000 trees in Pennsylvania covering over 16,000,000 acres, but only .06% of that contain trees predating the 20th century. Either through early colonization or the later boom-and-bust cycles much of the old-growth forests no longer remain, but we have pockets of theses ancient trees right here in our backyard. Explore some of these sylvan sanctuaries and discover what Pennsylvania was like before people. Learn More About This Topic Lake Ecosystems Large lakes in Pennsylvania are almost exclusively man-made. That doesn’t keep them form forming natural cycles and forming the own ecosystems, however. Jump into the ecology of our lakes and find out what lurks beneath the surface of several lakes in our area. Learn More About This Topic Scotia and Iron History Scotia is an area rich in cultural and geologic history. A humble pick-and-shovel operation that eventually turned into one of main focuses for Andrew Carnegie; join us as we explore some of the more fascinating anecdotes with the leading historian on the subject. Learn More About This Topic Threatened Trees Chestnuts, once so plentiful that entire regions are named after them, are now a critically endangered species. Examine some of the threats facing our modern forests and what efforts are being taken to insure the historic diversity of our forests remains for future generations. Learn More About This Topic Summer Birds The spring and fall bring the greatest diversity of birds to our region, but what about all the ones that call this place home? Dive into a new understanding of our summer avian residents and learn about some of our friendly flying friends. We will explore species that have adapted to cohabitate with humans and secretive forest dwelling birds. Learn More About This Topic Public Art Public art unites our community in ways few other physical objects can. Learn about the history of public art throughout central Pennsylvania, where to find pieces that are hidden in plain sight, and how many of these installations came to be. Learn More About This Topic Modern Sustainability Practices What are some of the leading innovations in the sustainability movement? Learn about the work going into making central Pennsylvania a better place to call home and reducing our impact on the world. Learn More About This Topic Historic Land Uses Take a trip back to the early days of human exploration of central Pennsylvania. From the earliest inhabitants to the rapid progression of colonial expansion land use in our community has changed drastically. Follow along as we dive into our unique cultural history and what these important events mean for us today. Learn More About This Topic Geologic Formations We have an unusual geologic history in Pennsylvania, our rocks are upside-down! All of our young rocks make up the valley floors while the older formations are what make up the higher ridges. The same ridges that define our region also helped shape the socio-economic development of our communities. Take some time to explore why rocks rock! Learn More About This Topic Waterways Pennsylvania has over 80,000 miles of streams and waterways, and we have the highest stream density of any state! We are indeed a well drained land, and you can scarce find a place to throw a rock that won’t hit a stream. Find out more about a water heritage and the important factors that have come together to make our home so replete with waterways. Learn More About This Topic Reptiles There are a wide assortment of reptiles in Pennsylvania; turtles, snakes, and lizards across every biome. Explore the different habitats that harbor these scaly friends, the work that goes into protecting them, and how likely you are to run across one on an adventure. Learn More About This Topic Pollinators Pollinators are essential for our way of life. They help out everything from apples to zucchini reproduce and are essential to a healthy garden. Discover all the varieties of pollinators that contribute to plant reproduction and how to create pollinator friendly habitats. Learn More About This Topic Invasive Species Invasive species are often introduced into an environment and can cause severe harm to those already present. Invasive often have an advantage over their competitors that make them more successful while providing less to the ecosystem than the ones they would be replacing. Learn about the various types of invasive plants, how to identify them, and management strategies to keep them from spreading out of control. Learn More About This Topic Native Wildflowers Spring time is synonymous with flowers. From rue anemone to trillium and columbine to jack-in-the-pulpit, a wide variety starts to bloom in the first weeks of May. Many of these early-blooming species can be found on many trails throughout our region. It is often worth visiting a new trail every week to see what new blooms have opened and what others have started to go to seed. Learn More About This Topic Watershed Cleanup Join the community and help keep our public open spaces, roadways, and trails clear of waste that can end up in our waterways. Learn More About This Topic Spring Bugs Not all bugs are bad! Many of the springtime hatches form an essential part of the lifecycle of everything from fish to birds. Learn about the aquatic lifestyle of some of the most prevalent spring bugs. We will dive in and take a closer look at mayflies, stoneflies, dragonflies, and craneflies. Learn More About This Topic

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Sun, Sep 01 | Thousand Steps Thousand Steps: Reserve Transportation Reserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Thousand Steps. Registration is closed See other events Dates & Times Sep 01, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thousand Steps, William Penn Hwy, Mapleton, PA 17052, USA About the event Seating is very limited. If you reserve a seat and decide you cannot attend, please let us know so we may open that seat for someone else. SEPTEMBER 1 Pickup Times and Locations: Westerly Parkway Plaza (9:40am) N Atherton Walmart Plaza (10:00am) See CentredOutdoors.org/transportation for precise pickup locations (aerial view maps). Van Seats are open for reservation ONE WEEK PRIOR to the scheduled event. If no reservations have been made by 48 hours prior to an event, the van for that event will not be available. Please make your reservation as early as possible. Show More Share this event

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Talleyrand Park 320 W High St, Bellefonte, PA, USA Explore the historic features of Talleyrand Park including the Edible Landscape Garden, the Freight House, the Sculpture Garden, the many bridges crossing Spring Creek and more. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination There is always something new to discover at Talleyrand Park in downtown Historic Bellefonte. Many are familiar with the gazebo, ducks, and playground here, but can you find the sculpture garden, edible landscape garden, and the new bridge that connects the two main areas of the park? Cross High Street to stroll along the Bellefonte Waterfront pedestrian walkway along Spring Creek that includes easy access to the stream for flyfishing and kayaking via staircases into the water. Also, learn about the history of the Underground Railroad in Bellefonte by taking a self-guided walking tour of up to six stops within walking distance of the Talleyrand Park. The walking tour was created through a partnership between Leadership Centre County, Local Historia, the Bellefonte Art Museum, and the Centre County Library and Historical Museum, and can be accessed here: https://tapintohistory.net/ GPS Link to this destination: 320 W. High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 Plan Your Visit For more information, visit: Destination Website For maps of this destination: Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility For nearby ADA Accessible fishing options, visit Joseph Masullo Park: https://bellefonte.net/departments/parks-rec/joseph-masullo-memorial-park/ Visit On Your Own 320 W High St, Bellefonte, PA, USA ​ Googlemap