State College Lately – February 2023
A rave for babies, big screen famous bows, and a soon-to-be skate park! Here's a quick list of the cool local things we've been telling our friends about lately...
Owls, Ramen, and Hedge Trimmers – State College is the BFF who always has your back
It’s been interesting to notice how a slowed-down pace of life, connection with community, and the stability that comes with time spent outdoors, still – seemingly automatically – infuse day to day life in small doses, even in times when I feel quite disconnected from it all.
State College is a Ski Town
Skiers here like to say that if you can ski Tussey Mountain, you can ski anywhere. Here's how one local family makes the most of our local gem of a mountain.
How to Earn Fall Extra Credit
I’m doing my best to intentionally scoop up and soak in these “catch them while you can” moments before they’re gone again for another year. And in true State College fashion, my Fall Highlight Reel is gathering memorable experiences both big and so small that you might totally miss them if you didn’t live in a place that allowed you to regularly slow down and notice.
How a Creative State College Mom Does Summer
For one State College mom, taking time in nature after dropping the kids at summer camp is the secret to a harmonious life.
State College SHOULD Be Well Known for This…
Just last week, as my to do list was piling up and I started to feel the overwhelm set in, I quickly threw on a pair of flip flops that didn’t match my outfit (have yet to run into the Fashion Police around town), looped around the block for 10 minutes, and experienced that downshift.
Spring in State College aka “The Big Shift”
Since a majority of the students have left for the summer, we’re all getting ready for The Big Shift. This is the time of year where State College transitions into a playground for locals.
Forest Foraging for Newbies
Do you know about the secret society of utter magic and fun that’s a part of foraging for these elusive forest treasures each spring? Before moving to State College, these wild mushrooms weren’t on my radar at all.
This Happened After 600 Seconds Outside
If the winter blues show up at your door in January with a suitcase in each hand, ready to be all up in your face until April, this one’s for you.
