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Greetings!
Wow, over 1,000 visits have been made to featured destinations in and around Centre County during Centred Outdoors events since our first outing of the season in May. Thank you for joining us on guided and self-guided adventures, and for following thsi Adventure Guide for ideas on where to explore on your own! It's been a great year, and we have even more outdoor fun and adventure waiting for you over the next few months. After all, fall offers some of the greatest views of our region from vistas typically hidden by leaves, and the cool weather makes for crisp, comfortable walks through our forests and local parks.
This week we'll be exploring the Jean Aron Path, located just outside of Boalsburg in Rothrock State Forest. The path is named for the local author and poet, Jean Aron. Aron wrote The Short Hiker, a title chosen not only because the book highlights adventures that are short in distance, but also because Aron herself measures 4 feet 9 inches tall. Throughout her book and in articles, Aron has encouraged hikers to be less concerned with distance covered and more willing to slow down (and even stop) and enjoy the the natural beauty of the world around them. In fact, in one passage of The Short Hiker, Aron writes about one trail, "Take your time going up. It is worth the trip. We once encountered a box turtle coming up the trail even more slowly than we."
We hope you can join us at the Jean Aron Path this Sunday at 1 or 3 p.m. for our last two guided hikes of the season (complete details below). We'll take a relaxing nature walk, slowing down as Jean Aron suggest to admire the hemlock and mountain laurel and to see what natural surprises we might find on the ground, in the trees, and overhead.
Let's stress less, and explore more this Sunday!
Sincerely,
Dan Trew,
Adventure Coordinator, ClearWater Conservancy
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Join us at the Jean Aron Path
Sunday, September 26, 12 - 6 p.m.
Rothrock State Forest, just outside of Boalsburg, PA
(enter via entrance to Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation)
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Directions: You'll access this destination the same way you would travel to Tussey Mountain Ski and Recreation, via Bear Meadows Rd. From there you'll turn onto N. Meadows Rd. and look for the Centred Outdoors signs at the parking area.
Schedule
Guided hikes at 1 pm and 3 pm: Visitors will take a relaxing 0.6-mile stroll along the Jean Aron Path through several dense stands of hemlock and mountain laurel. The path is named after the local author and poet and its serene nature is the perfect retreat into the natural world. This is a great standalone adventure or it make up one portion of a longer hike along the Bear Meadows trail system in Rothrock State Forest.
Or, enjoy a self-guided adventure between 12-6 p.m.: Visitors can also explore this area at their own pace during a self-guided adventure throughout the day.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty level of this trail is easy and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. There is no major elevation change and the trail is mostly even and flat, though sturdy, comfortable footwear is still recommended (sandals not recommended). Child carriers for younger children are also suggested, as this destination is not suitable for strollers. Please email info@centredoutdoors.org with any questions about preparing for this adventure.
What to bring:
- A filled water bottle
- Comfortable sneakers/hiking shoes or boots
- Sun protection, including a hat and sunscreen
- Bug repellant (available at the welcome table)
- Binoculars for those interested in birdwatching
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This is a pet friendly destination. Please keep your pet on a leash and clean up after your pet.
- Additional safety tips can be found here.
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Celebrating our past, present, and future!
ClearWater's Fall Meeting & Celebration
Sunday October 17,
10 am - 1 pm at Millbrook Marsh
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Join us for an enjoyable morning at the barn at Millbrook Marsh with friends, brunch fare, and fresh air as we celebrate local conservation efforts and all those who make our work possible. Meet and elect board members, tour Millbrook Marsh, and learn about ClearWater's current and future efforts.
We hope you can join us! This is an outdoor event suitable for all ages, and there is no cost to attend. Please RSVP by 10/12.
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Outdoor Adventure Expo
Sunday, October 3, 12 - 5 pm Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte
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The Outdoor Adventure Expo highlights Bellefonte’s beautiful and easily accessible natural assets, while showcasing regional vendors, nonprofits, and businesses that specialize in outdoors and recreation-related products.
The Expo will have adventure-based nonprofits, makers, and vendors, plus free workshops on topics like fly fishing, field first aid, and camping basics. Free to attend, stop by the ClearWater / Centred Outdoors table and say hello!
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Woods in Your Backyard Field Days
Friday, October 1, 1 - 4 pm
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
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Small lots are a big deal. Owners of even the smallest landscapes can make a positive difference in their environment through planning and implementing simple stewardship practices.
This field day are designed specifically (but not exclusively) for smaller acreage property owners. The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership is an effort composed of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Extension organizations, Alliance for Chesapeake Bay, and Virginia Department of Forestry. $10 to attend. Learn more!
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Upcoming Adventures:
While this week marks our last guided adventures for Season 5, Centred Outdoors Ambassadors will continue to welcome you on the trail most Sundays through Nov. 21.
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Musser Gap
October 10, 12-5 p.m.
(self-guided)
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Penn's View
October 24, 12-5 p.m.
(self-guided)
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Questions? Email us at info@centredoutdoors.org
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