The Allegheny Front Trail (or AFT) hiking trail encircles Black Moshannon State Park. This 40 mile trail traverses some rocky, rugged portions of the Allegheny Plateau, passes along five different mountain trout streams and the Moshannon Creek, and includes 11 vistas along its circuit.

The Alpine Club was formed in 1953 as a way of maintaining the newly formed Loyalsock Trail. Today the club still maintains the trail through a series of work hikes in the spring, but also has monthly hikes in Northeastern Pennsylvania throughout the rest of the year.

This site describes sections and parking sites on the Appalachian Trail as it runs through Pennsylvania. Excellent resource if you are consideing hikeing the Appalachian trail.

A backpacking, skiing, outdoor equipment,and outdoor clothing store in downtown State College.

The Arboretum at Penn State is an outreach, teaching, and research facility dedicated to preserving the beauty and ecological functions of vegetative landscapes in an urbamnized society.

Also if you are looking for more leisurely, less aerobic hikes during the week in Central Pennsylvania, check out Casual Hikers, a new group for those who want to stop and smell the flowers.

ClearWater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania land trust and natural resource conservation organization formed in 1980. Their mission is to promote conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land conservation, water resource protection, and environmental outreach to the community.

The Canoe Club of Centre County is all about being on the water in central Pennsylvania. It’s about enjoying a relaxing trip on a lazy stream while watching the local wildlife. It’s about taking a thrilling trip down fast streams strewn with boulders and drops. It’s about spending an afternoon with like-minded paddlers who might just help you pick up new skills or new knowledge about the scenic world of streams, rivers and lakes. Being involved with the Canoe Club of Centre County allows you to explore waterways you’ve only heard about, and try new techniques you’ve always wondered if you could do – all while in the presence of other experienced paddlers.

A site for those who want to get off the computer and get some fresh air covering a variety of activities including cave exploration, geocaching, ice climbing, rock climbing, and mountain biking.

Cross country ski trails, events, resorts, snow conditions and resources

Otzinachson Regional Group of the Sierra Club formed this hiking group with a active outing schedule along trails east of State College.

In 2005 the American Hiking Society and the trails community proposed a major new trail system connecting more than 10,000 miles of eastern footpaths from Central New york to the panhandle of Florida. The first thru-hikers are expected in Spring of 2007.

On this web site you will find detailed maps for the hikes I have done as well as hiking information such as length, elevation traversed, hiking times, as well as direction and coordinates to the trailhead. And of course, pictures and trail commentaries.

The Keystone Trails Association plays a lead role in coordinating the activities of hiking clubs and other sympathetic outdoor groups in and around Pennsylvania. It keeps a watchful eye on actions of government - at all levels - that can have an impact on hiking or hiking trails.

The Lower (pronounced like tower) Trail is a 16-mile recreational trail located on the abandoned Petersburg Branch of the old Pennsylvania Railroad. It follows the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River between Flowing Springs (Blair County) and Alexandria (Huntingdon County). The Lower Trail is open to the public, free of charge, for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and other forms of non-motorized recreation.

The group of hikers who built and maintain the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail. Their website has information on the trail and their newsletters, called the Brushwhacker, that they publish on a quarterly basis

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, operated by Centre Region Parks & Recreation is a 62-acre site consisting of a 12-acre farmstead area (with a large bank barn, farmhouse, and several outbuildings), plus an adjacent 50-acre wetland area.

With nearly 9 miles of volunteer-maintained trails and scenic views, Mount Nittany offers a unique setting for local recreation. Since 1981, we have been working hard to protect Mount Nittany from commercial and residential development by acquiring land and maintaining areas already under the Conservancy's ownership.

Information about local mountain bike trails, rides, trail conditions, events, and resources

The Penn State Outing Club is a fully student-run organization devoted to helping its members experience the outdoors through pursuits such as backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, and trail maintenance

Descriptions and maps for major hiking trails in Pennnsylvania

The Pennsylvania Forest Coalition is a unique alliance of hunters, hikers, anglers, landowners, wildlife-watchers, paddlers, bikers, churches and conservation groups who are united in our concern for the stewardship of our public lands. Our mission is to link the groups together via timely e-mailings on important environmental issues.

The Pennsylvania Native Plant Society is a non-profit educational organization with headquarters in State College, PA. In addition to this website, PNPS conducts educational field trips, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and hosts a native plant sale each May

The mission of the Bureau of Forestry is to ensure the long term health,viability and productivity of the Commonwealth's forests and to conserve native plants.

You can find information for planning a one day picnic or hiking trip, a weekend getaway, or a vacation in Pennsylvania's State Parks.

Stay uup to date with what is going on in the Pennsylvania wilds. Offers information about biking, hiking, water activities, wildlife watching, exploring, history, heritage and arts.

The Quehanna Trail is a 75-mile loop trail in the Moshannon and Elk State Forests. The Trail passes through some of the most wild and beautiful country Pennsylvania has to offer.

Rails To Trails of Central PA is associated with the Rails To Trails Conservancy, a national organization that advises and promotes development of abandoned railroad beds and canal towpaths for public recreational, educational, and historical purposes. They are responsible for the Lower Trail along the Juniata River.

Rothrock Outfitters strives to educate customers of the many outdoor opportunities avialable in the surrounding area. From our retail store located at 418 Penn St. Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, they provide the community and visitors to the area everything they need to enjoy the local canoeing, kayaking, hiking and cycling venues.

Local chapter of the Audubon Society for the central Susquehanna Valley. Meeting are held in Lewisburg.

Penn State's nature center, our experienced faculty and staff teach courses for Penn State students and provide environmentally sound programming for schools, children, youths, teachers, and the community

Moshannon Regional Group of the Sierra Club located in State College with conservation events and outings in central Pennsylvania.

The Standing Stone Hiking Club maintains the Standing Stone Trail (formerly Link Trail)located in south central Pennsylvania. The Standing Stone Trail "links" the Mid State Trail in the center of the state to the Tuscarora Trail in the south. Over 72 miles in length, the Standing Stone Trail takes you along scenic ridges connecting Greenwood Furnace State Park to Cowan's Gap State Park.

The Bird Club is a diverse local community who love wild birds and the natural world. The club is responsible for collecting and cataloguing important information on bird populations in central Pennsylvania. The Bird Club holds monthly meetings from September through May, and organized field trips from September through June (all open to the public).

This area includes a 72 - acre lake, a resident camp facility, a day use recreation site, the Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, and more than 700 acres of varied eco-systems. It is within the 7,000 acre Penn State University Experimental Forest.

The Susquehanna River Birding and Wildlife Trail Guide Developed by Audubon Pennsylvania, this guide includes over 200 locations in 39 counties that afford ample opportunity to view birds and other wildlife. County maps, tourism information, and birdwatching tips make this a valuable resource for outdoor enthusiasts. This website includes an interactive trail guide that features a searchable database for all 218 locations in the guide. Site descriptions, amenities, directions, and contact information are all included.

They are a full service canoeing and kayaking outfitter and retail shop. We provide canoe and kayak rentals, outings, instruction, demos and shuttle services. Our retail shop specializes in quality canoes, kayaks, paddle sport gear and repairs. TMO retails both new and used canoes, kayaks and equipment. Located along Spring Creek in Bellefonte PA at the intersection of Route 150 and Route 144 just 5 minutes South of Interstate 80.

An online identification guide to over 600 wildflowers in western Pennsylvania developed by Bob Zuberbuhler