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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Day 18: Go for a Hike at Shingletown Gap

Day 18: Go for a Hike at Shingletown Gap

Shingletown Gap boasts of plethora of hiking trails along small, swift streams and along a majestic ridge-line. Just a short drive, bus ride, or bike ride from downtown State College, Shingletown Gap is a great hour or two getaway, for those days when you just need a change of pace and some nature! For maps, directions, etc, click here.

Day 12: Visit Shaver's Creek Environmental Center

Day 12: Visit Shaver's Creek Environmental Center

Enjoy the Raptor Center, with twenty birds of prey, hiking trails, picnic areas, bookstore and gift shop, and an inside interactive museum dubbed the "Discover Room" has snakes, turtles, kid-friendly displays, and more. Trails are also used for mountain biking and, in the winter, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. For more information, directions, contact information, and upcoming events, check out their website.