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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 Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Puddintown Road, State College, PA, USA 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. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Plan an adventure along the boardwalk at Millbrook Marsh to discover the unique ecologic and historical features of the marsh and surrounding property. Whether you are a birdwatcher, toddler, student, or retiree - a walk along the boardwalk will offer relaxation and education, as well as an appreciation for the work these wetlands and organizations are doing to protect our region’s waterways and communities today and generations from now. GPS link for this location: 548 Puddintown Rd., State College, PA 16801 Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: Centre Region Parks and Recreation For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: Centre Region Parks and Recreation maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility See Destination website for more information or contact Managing organization. Visit On Your Own Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Puddintown Road, State College, PA, USA Googlemap

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 Inside Adventure Eco-Friendly Chalk Mural Visit these sites to experience this topic: Boal Mansion Traverse up to three miles of mulched trails at the Boal Estate through habitats ranging from wetlands to upland forest. Boal Mansion 148A, Boal Estate Dr, Boalsburg, PA 16827 Talleyrand Park 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. Talleyrand Park 320 W High St, Bellefonte, PA 16823, USA Downtown Art Walk From beautiful murals that span entire blocks to small bronze pigs, see all the art throughout downtown. Take an ‘art walk’ to admire the countless sculptures, memorials, and vibrant murals that bring State College to life. Downtown Art Walk 137 E. Beaver Ave. State College, PA 16801 Rhoneymeade 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. No pets permitted. Visit Rhoneymeade's website for hours prior to visiting. Rhoneymeade 177 Rimmey Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828

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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 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 This Destination is managed by: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility Not ADA accessible. See Destination website for more information. Visit On Your Own Dry Hollow Camp Lane, Warriors Mark, PA, USA Googlemap

Lower Trail in the Shingletown Gap area is a popular hiking destination in summer due to the cooling rush of Roaring Run. Lower Trail, Rothrock Shingletown Gap and Lower Trail Parking and Trailhead, State College, PA, USA Lower Trail in the Shingletown Gap area is a popular hiking destination in summer due to the cooling rush of Roaring Run. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Lower Trail meets Shingletown Gap trail at Laurel Run Road. The Shingletown Gap area is a popular hiking destination in summer due to the cooling rush of Roaring Run descending from the mountain, stone walls along the creekside, and tunnels of rhodedendron. This approximately 5 mile loop includes varying terrain including rocky sections that can be slick when wet. Abundant wildlife is present at any time of year. Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility Not ADA accessible. See Destination website for more information. Visit On Your Own Shingletown Gap and Lower Trail Parking and Trailhead, State College, PA, USA Googlemap

The Spring Creek Canyon is a site of tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity. Spring Creek Canyon Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA, USA The Spring Creek Canyon is a site of tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Spring Creek Canyon is a site of 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. Link for GPS to this location: Fisherman's Paradise Entrance, Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Shiloh Road Entrance, State Game Lands 333 / Spring Creek Canyon Parking 1 (before bridge) | Parking 2 (after bridge) Rock Road Entrance, Benner Spring Trail May 14, 2024: Take a hike with Mother Nature on Mother's Day along the Spring Creek Canyon. Terry Melton, ClearWater Board member and native plant enthusiast and expert, will guide visitors along the way as they stop to admire the multitudes of flowering plants along the trail. Many early-blooming species can be found along the and participants will have the opportunity to learn how to identify both native and invasive species. Hikes will leave from the Fisherman's Paradise parking area at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Please arrive a few minutes early with a water bottle and comfortable shoes. Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: PA Fish and Boat Commission For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: PA Fish and Boat Commission maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility Not ADA accessible. See Destination website for more information. Visit On Your Own Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA, USA Googlemap

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 Inside Adventure Painted Rock Bugs Visit these sites to experience this topic: Colyer Lake Guests can enjoy the lake starting at either the north or south access areas. The 2-mile loop can be broken into many shorter treks while exploring the manmade lake. Colyer Lake 211 Lake Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, 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. Poe Paddy State Park Tunnel Spur Rd., Haines Township, PA Lower Rail Trail Originally a tow path for the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, the trail has been transformed into a community treasure by the dedication of Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania Inc. Lower Rail Trail Lower Trail Williamsburg Station, 11 Juniata St., Williamsburg, PA 16693 Prince Gallitzin State Park With 26 miles of scenic shoreline, the park offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Prince Gallitzin State Park Prince Gallitzin, Muskrat Beach Area #3, Muskrat Beach, Muskrat Beach Rd, Patton, PA 16668 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 Spring Creek Canyon The Spring Creek Canyon is a site of tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity. Spring Creek Canyon Trail Fisherman's Paradise, Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA, USA

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 Inside Adventure Leaf Printing Visit these sites to experience this topic: 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

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 Inside Adventure Salt Dough Leaf Impressions Visit these sites to experience this topic: 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 Lower Rail Trail Originally a tow path for the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, the trail has been transformed into a community treasure by the dedication of Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania Inc. Lower Rail Trail Lower Trail Williamsburg Station, 11 Juniata St., Williamsburg, PA 16693 Spring Creek Canyon The Spring Creek Canyon is a site of tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity. Spring Creek Canyon Trail Fisherman's Paradise, Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA, 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 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 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. Scotia Barrens Access available via Graysdale Park, Scotia Range Road, and additional access points from Circleville Road.

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 Inside Adventure Create a Recyclable Turtle! Visit these sites to experience this topic: 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 Prince Gallitzin State Park With 26 miles of scenic shoreline, the park offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Prince Gallitzin State Park Prince Gallitzin, Muskrat Beach Area #3, Muskrat Beach, Muskrat Beach Rd, Patton, PA 16668 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 Colyer Lake Guests can enjoy the lake starting at either the north or south access areas. The 2-mile loop can be broken into many shorter treks while exploring the manmade lake. Colyer Lake 211 Lake Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, USA

Voyage deep into Rothrock to adventure in one of the more secluded state parks in our region, Penn Roosevelt State Park. Penn Roosevelt State Park Penn-Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon, PA, USA Voyage deep into Rothrock to adventure in one of the more secluded state parks in our region, Penn Roosevelt State Park. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Voyage deep into Rothrock to adventure in one of the more secluded state parks in our region, Penn Roosevelt State Park. The park was originally Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-62, Stone Creek Kettle and was one of only 12 camps that employed Black men in Pennsylvania. Guests can take a walk around the small lake and admire the handiwork that is the old dam while in the deep seclusion of Rothrock State Forest. Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility Not ADA accessible. See Destination website for more information. Visit On Your Own Penn-Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon, PA, USA Googlemap

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 Inside Adventure Visit these sites to experience this topic: