Rebekka Coakley, Town&Gown
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Reeling in a New Generation: Mentored Youth Trout Day Lets Kids Experience the Joys of Fishing, Away from the Crowds
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Opening day of trout fishing season in Pennsylvania is April 3, except for kids. Children under the age of 16 will have an opportunity to try reeling in these fish a week earlier, on Saturday, March 27, Mentored Youth Trout Day. Each year parents are allowed to take their kids fishing on this special day,…
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As Winter Weather Sets In, Local Restaurants Get Creative as They Continue to Offer Outdoor Seating
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After a tough spring, Centre County restaurants and bars were grateful to have good weather in the summer and fall for outdoor dining. Since health experts said the transmission of COVID-19 is lower outside, businesses scrambled to create more outdoor seating areas to keep customers feeling safe. No
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Redefining BYOB: As winter weather sets in, many local restaurants are getting creative as they continue to offer outdoor seating
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After a tough spring, Centre County restaurants and bars were grateful to have good weather in the summer and fall for outdoor dining. Since health experts said the transmission of COVID-19 is lower outside, businesses scrambled to create more outdoor seating areas to keep customers feeling safe. Now that colder weather is arriving, they’re working…
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Good Grapes from a Hot, Dry Summer and Bucolic Settings Help Centre County Wineries Offer a Cozy Escape
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It may not be a surprise that Pennsylvania’s craft wine industry is thriving, thanks to its agricultural focus.
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It Takes a Corps of Dedicated Volunteers to Help Maintain the Area’s Popular Trails
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Throughout Centre County, hikers, mountain bikers, and runners have plenty of trails on which to pursue their hobbies and build their skills. Rothrock State Forest alone has roughly 320 miles to explore. And while stores, restaurants, and gyms were closed to keep people safe from COVID-19, popularit
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Great Outdoors: It takes a corps of dedicated volunteers to help maintain the area’s popular trails
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Throughout Centre County, hikers, mountain bikers, and runners have plenty of trails on which to pursue their hobbies and build their skills. Rothrock State Forest alone has roughly 320 miles to explore. And while stores, restaurants, and gyms were closed to keep people safe from COVID-19, popularity on the trails grew exponentially. “Since Day…
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Even as the weather cools, camping enthusiasts find peace and adventure in the wilderness
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Not everyone puts their camping gear away when the temperature starts to fall. Adventurously brave campers don’t just stop spending time outside because the days are shorter and the thermometer drops. Some people might enjoy camping in cooler weather in a rented cabin with a wood stove or an RV with the heat blasting.…
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Cavers Find Adventure, Spectacular Scenery – and Some Interesting Creatures – in Central PA’s Natural Cavities
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Often ranked high on “best of” lists about great places to live in the United States, Centre County boasts some of the best fishing, hiking, kayaking, and more when it comes to outdoor adventures. However, the county and nearby counties are also home to some wonderful natural wonders that are often overlooked – the areas…
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Great Outdoors: Places to Make a Splash in Central PA
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As summer temperatures – and the electric bills for air conditioning – continue to climb, it’s the perfect time to check out the many bodies of water in Centre County that are safe for swimming or otherwise cooling off.
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Great Outdoors: Places to Make a Splash in Central PA
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As summer temperatures – and the electric bills for air conditioning – continue to climb, it’s the perfect time to check out the many bodies of water in Centre County that are safe for swimming or otherwise cooling off. For Lillian Glunt, a Centre County resident, the lake at Bald Eagle State Park is…