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.
Season 2 of The Rediscover State College Podcast is here!
Dive deep into our incredible outdoor scene as we talk to the locals who are hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, caving, and running all over Rothrock Forest and beyond.
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center hosts an annual 24-hour Birding Cup fundraiser
Every spring for more than two decades, Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center has hosted its annual 24-hour Birding Cup fundraiser – and awarded some of the most unique trophies we’ve ever seen!
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.
State College Lately – July 2024
If you’re thinking of making the move to State College, you probably want to stay in the loop about interesting things going on in the area. Here are a few noteworthy things we’ve been talking about lately!
The Path Less Traveled
In the past 12 years I’ve covered a lot of ground in State College. The marathon training helped. Well, that and a couple of virtual marathons in the early-2020s.
“Winter, I’ll miss you?!” and Other Surprising Developments
This part of the year feels like a funny tug of war. I’m both overjoyed at the thought of spring and noticing this little voice inside that’s saying, “We’ll miss this when it’s gone!”
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.
State College Lately – January 2024
An upgrade for our food pantry, even more trails to love, and secrets that you don't want to miss...
