Centre of Adventure
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Spring Brings Trails of Mud and Ice
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I have always loved the old saying about March: It comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb. Here in Nittany Lion country, that saying really hits […]
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(R.B.) Winter Wonderland
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The drive out to R.B. Winter State Park from the Centre Region is an adventure all in itself. The park is located just past the Centre County line along Route […]
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Embrace the Cold for Winter Adventure
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At the risk of being unpopular, I hope that by the time you are reading this story there is a formidable layer of snow pack on the ground and we […]
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The Indian Steps Trail Is Worth the Effort
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Sometimes I get in a training rut and hit up the same spot over and over again. I return, week after week, and sometimes day after day, to the same […]
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Weekly Treks with OLLI
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A raven called, as if to greet the group of sixteen eager hikers gathered at the trailhead parking lot across from the Greenwood Furnace State Park office. It had rained […]
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Iron Valley: Help show Ironman athletes what Happy Valley is made of
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Nearly 3,000 athletes are coming from near and far to swim, bike, and run in the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley this July 2, and they need a lot of […]
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Centre of Adventure: Dogs can’t have all the fun
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At our house, we have this little routine. As soon as the trail shoes come out, our dog, Peggy, knows she is going on an adventure out in the forest. […]
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A Golden Opportunity: One of the state’s top day hikes is just a short car ride away
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Sometimes a day hiking trip is just what the doctor ordered, and we in Centre County are lucky to be a short drive from what the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation […]
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The Little Flat Fire Tower: A must-see, any time of year
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Rothrock State Forest is often said to be right in the Centre Region’s backyard. Indeed, it feels that way, with many trailheads and hiking trails less than 15 miles from […]
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Centre of Adventure: Exploring Shingletown Gap and the famous Roman Tower
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As we head into the coldest part of winter, most people probably are not thinking about hiking, but there is something about getting out in the woods during the colder […]



