Centred Outdoors will host its last guided hikes for the 2018 summer season on Sunday and Wednesday at Black Moshannon State Park. Everyone is invited to participate in these free adventures, which are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. In addition to the guided hikes hosted by Centred Outdoors, the 3,394-acre state park also offers swimming, fishing, boating, mountain biking and scenic picnicking opportunities. There are never entrance fees or day use fees for this park or any of the 120 State Parks in Pennsylvania. There are two reasons for the name given to Black Moshannon State Park. “Moshannon” originated from the name given to the watershed by Native Americans which was “Moss-Ho
Get to know a lesser-known portion of The Arboretum at Penn State on Sunday and Wednesday during an adventure through Hartley Wood in addition to the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens. Participants will meet at the Overlook Pavilion to begin their guided tour that will go beyond the gardens and on through the trails of Hartley Wood, a 43-acre tract of forest that is co-owned by Penn State and State College Borough. Three quarters of Hartley Wood is home to original forest with 300-year-old white oaks and many other trees that are 150 years old or older. The guided walk will highlight the work being done in Hartley Wood by students, volunteers and supporters to reduce invasive plants in the area. Up
