3 Lake Loop Hikes: 3 Miles Long or Less!
My favorite kind of hike in Central PA these days is a mellow three-mile loop around a lake. All I need is a two-hour window for this mini-adventure.
Introducing… The Good Stuff
The Good Stuff is a celebration of the locals who bring the heart, soul, and “feel good” to our community. This week, we're highlighting Dina Liberatore and the AAUW State College Used Book Sale!
Music, Stories and Laughs: No Filter
I love any opportunity to sing or speak into a microphone, so when I was asked to be the storyteller for the March “No Filter” show at Pine Grove Hall, I said yes before I had any idea what eight to ten minute story I might tell.
The Local’s Guide to Snow Days in State College
When it snows in State College, it opens up a whole world of outdoor play. Downtown, neighborhoods and natural areas are transformed in quiet beauty. Here’s a list of some of our favorite snow day activities in no particular order.
Making the Most of the Thanksgiving Turkey
For the last fifteen years or so, my family has been bringing the turkey to our Thanksgiving gatherings. This is one way we can express gratitude for our incredible local farmers and support them with our dollars during this holiday.
Back to school (and the bike racks are full!)
Back to school for my family this year brought a bunch of “firsts” and “lasts” to our nostalgic hearts.
State College Lately – September 2024
Concerts at the lake, swim team, and full moon supper clubs... Here are a few things we've been talking about around town lately!
Wellness in the Wild: A Soulful Retreat Just 30 Minutes from My Front Door
As soon as I eased my car off of route 322 and onto the gravel road leading into Rothrock State Forest, my body began to shift into calm.
Arts Fest Kids Day: When Your Kid is the Artist
My family’s favorite part of the Central Pennsylvania Festival for the Arts is the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale (happening this year July 10).
Tips for Winter Wellness
State College is stacked with gifted bodyworkers, energy medicine practitioners, holistic healers, guides, therapists, coaches, yogis, artists, teachers and people in the business of helping humans feel whole and well.
