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Bald Eagle State Park 149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA, USA Get out and explore the biodiversity and interesting trails of Bald Eagle State Park with your field guide and binoculars. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Get out and explore the trails of Bald Eagle State Park. Bring your binoculars and field guides to this incredibly diverse area. Nesting birds of prey and waterfowl co-mingle on the lake, pollinators parole the many fields of flowering plants, and a 200-year-old oak tree awaits the ambitious adventurer. Guided Outings in 2023: Meet at Pavilion #6. Enter main park entrance at Route 150. Follow Main Park Rd. to Skyline Drive. Turn right onto Skyline Drive, head towards the left side parking area. Pavilion #6 is at the end of the left side parking area. See Bald Eagle State Park Outing Map . 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 See source: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BaldEagleStatePark/Pages/Maps.aspx for a Recreational Guide Alternative Text Format that includes detail on ADA facilities at this location. "Portions of this location are ADA accessible. "Access to boating on the lake for people with disabilities is available at the marina. Pavilions #6 and #7 in the Beach Picnic Area are ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit." See more info at: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BaldEagleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx Visit On Your Own 149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA, USA ​ Googlemap

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Articles by 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

Dry Hollow Dry Hollow Camp Lane, Warriors Mark, PA, USA Dry Hollow, often referred to as “Scotia West,” is a 1,271 acre area recently added to Rothrock State Forest and contains several Natural Heritage Areas. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Dry Hollow, often referred to as “Scotia West,” is a 1,271 acre area recently added to Rothrock State Forest and contains several Natural Heritage Areas. Dry Hollow, and its neighbor the Scotia Gamelands, is one of the largest remaining patches of pitch pine-scrub oak barrens habitat in the state and supports 26 species of plants and animals listed as critically-impaired in the state. The conservation of this region is a key focus of ClearWater for its cultural significance, ecological importance, and connectivity to the surrounding forests. 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 ​ Visit On Your Own Dry Hollow Camp Lane, Warriors Mark, PA, USA ​ Googlemap

Little Flat Fire Tower Area Little Flat Fire Tower, Little Flat Tower Road, State College, PA, USA The Little Flat Fire Tower, a memorable landmark along the Mid-State Trail, was constructed in the mid-1900's to help spot wildfires in the state forest. Explore a popular 3.6 mile hiking loop in this area, or park near the tower and explore shorter sections of the Mid-State and Old Laurel Run Trails. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination **Please See directions and parking info. below if attending an event!** The Little Flat Fire Tower, a memorable landmark along the Mid-State Trail, was constructed in the mid-1900's to help spot wildfires in the state forest. Explore a popular 3.6 mile hiking loop in this area, or park near the tower and explore shorter sections of the Mid-State and Old Laurel Run Trails. Depending on the season, blooming mountain laurel, blueberry bushes, fragrant areas of fern, mushrooms, and massive rhododendrons await you in this awe-inspiring area of forest. The base of the tower is a lovely picnic spot the area also boasts a multitude of divergent trails to explore. Schedule for Sunday, September 25 Guided hikes at 1 and 3 p.m. (1.85 miles, moderately difficult) 🥾🌲 Join Bridget Whyte, Centred Outdoors Adventure Coordinator for guided walk to the fire tower while learning about the natural features of the immediate area and entire region. There will be an optional opportunity to hike along a portion of the Mid State Trail to a beautiful overlook, for a total hike length of 1.85 miles. Wellness activity: "Leaf Me Alone" Nature Journaling with Ann Taylor-Schmidt (drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m.) 📝🍁Focusing on the natural world is meditative and renewing. Let’s do that with this wellness exercise focusing your thoughts on a specific tree and its leaves; describing them on paper with words, numbers, drawings, tracings and/or impressions; then, writing your questions to help you discover more later or writing about what’s on your mind – downloading it to help you untangle some feelings. You can focus on your own wellness, when you focus-in on nature. Address & Parking Info: 🚗 **There is typically a closed gate about a mile from this GPS location, but you will reach the parking area and the Centred Outdoors welcome table prior to reaching that gate. Click here for the exact GPS coordinate of the parking lot . Both GPS links will take you to the meeting spot for this event. Parking is limited at this location and carpooling is encouraged. ** 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 ​ Visit On Your Own Little Flat Fire Tower, Little Flat Tower Road, State College, PA, USA ​ Googlemap