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.
The Student Who Stayed
And to think, it all started on Allen Street!
Making (Basketball) Memories
Mention Penn State to anyone anywhere, and the first thing that’s likely to come up is football. But Penn State is also home to a myriad of other competitive sports. and it just so happens that, locally, we latched on—from a very early age—to Penn State men’s basketball.
What’s Up at SCASD?
Our school district has a BUNCH of great stuff to celebrate! Keep up with the more than 6,500 students who are getting an A+ education in State College with this first quarterly update.
Did You Know This Was State College’s First Park?
It’s no secret that State College is brimming with wonderful parks. (Thirteen of them, gracing 115 acres across the Borough, to be exact!) But do you know which park was the very first?
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.
Happy (Valley) Holidays
New Years Eve plans made easy! First Night is a New’s Year’s Eve event that offers ice sculptures, musical performances, carriage rides, ice skating, craft-making, a 5k race, improv, puppet shows, and the infamous ice slide.
Honoring Diverse Learning Styles in State College
My experience as a student who struggled in school led me to long for an alternative path—both as a student and, ultimately, as a teacher. We are fortunate to have more than one option for our students here in State College.
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!
