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    Mount Nittany

    4.0 (10 reviews)
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    Justin W.

    This mountain is not for inexperienced hikers. Know what you're signing up for. Much of the trail is large flat rocks on an incline. I almost tripped several times. My shoes were destroyed. On the flat ground the trail is so narrow you have to brush against plants. And bugs. Pleanty of gnats and daddy long leggers. On the mountain there's not a single bathroom or access to water. Yes the views are fantastic but not worth the hassle.

    Eileen S.

    My 100th review and how appropriate that this is a review of Mount Nittany (and on Earth Day too). If you were/are a student at PSU, chances are you trekked these trails and will probably visit it again during a return trip into the area. And if your are a local, like me, we are soo fortunate to have this in our backyard. Hiked the white trail the other day. April is still a little too early to appreciate the foliage that is to appear later in summer but the cooler weather made for an enjoyable hike.

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    Holmes-Foster Park - Lower playground

    Holmes-Foster Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Holmes-Foster is a fantastic park to enjoy nature, have a group event, or play with your kids. It…read moredoesn't have extensive adult sporting facilities, but there are tennis courts a block or two away at the highschool. What it does have are two huge pavilions that you can reserve or just claim as first come first serve, super clean bathrooms, a big playground, and abundant green space and trees. It's a beautiful place to walk around if you want to see some nature but don't have time to drive to a state park.

    Holmes-Foster is a great park for several reasons…read more First, there's lots of shade - which is especially important in those summer months. Second, there's plenty of green space and a great big hill to run up and down for those who have extra energy. Third, there are two separate playgrounds. The one uphill is great for the bigger kids. It has a larger play structure, a climbing wall, a slide, and a basketball court. The one downhill is great for the littler ones. It has a small play structure, a great little "bus" for kids to play in, some ride-on toys, and some swings. What's more - there are bathrooms, 2 picnic pavilions, and a water fountain. You can get to the park two different ways: 600 S. Sparks St. (upper playground) & 901 Westerly Pkwy (lower playground). We usually park in the Westerly lot, which is right across the street from Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.

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    Orchard Park - New play structure

    Orchard Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    This park is so nice, clean, and inviting. I wish you didn't have to pay to unlock the soccer…read more(football) goals.

    This park has gotten a recent face-lift, as it gained a new play structure in the summer of 2013…read more It was the result of a joint venture between a non-profit (KaBoom!), the Pennsylvania Municipal League, and State College - built with the help of 175 volunteers, and with the inspiration from kids' drawings! This is a great place to visit if you have active kids, especially if they love to climb. There are all sorts of ladders & tunnels to climb, plus some of the longest slides in State College. The play structures for the younger & older kids are right next to each other, so the kids were mostly running back & forth between them, rather than staying on the structure that was designated for their age group. The other cool thing in this park is an updated merry-go-round. Kids either climb inside and ride that way, or they hang from the ropes/bars, but regardless of how they ride - it seems like fun! The original play equipment is still there, so there are still a few swings just across the field from the new park. Orchard Park is huge - it covers nearly 20 acres, and includes a walking/bike path, basketball & tennis courts, soccer fields, an amphitheater, picnic areas, ... and bathrooms (right next to the older playground.) To reach the new play area, just drive a ways down Bayberry Dr. (from Blue Course), and the playground is right behind the parking area. The official address is: (1060-1106 Bayberry Dr. State College, PA)

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    Penn-Roosevelt State Park

    Penn-Roosevelt State Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    This is a great remote spot to hike, camp, fish, and generally just get away from everything. It…read moreis located within the Rothrock State Forest, adjacent to Greenwood Furnace State Park, and near the site of an old CCC camp. There are 18 rustic campsites, with water fountains/spigots, non-flush toilets, picnic tables, and grills available for campers and day use visitors. There are garbage cans available, but it is advised that you pack out your trash if possible. The roads leading into and out of the park are unpaved and are not plowed in the winter. Four wheel drive is not necessary to get there, but if you drive a car that is low to the ground be aware that the trip up will not be the smoothest. We spent a long weekend here in mid October, and while there were a few other couples and families camping on Fri/Sat night, on Sunday we were completely alone. It was isolated and a little creepy, but ultimately it was really nice to be away from civilization! Rangers drive through a couple times of day. There are some nice trails, lots of wildlife (keep your food in your car, if you don't want to be visited by foxes and coyotes in the middle of the night) streams, and a pond that is stocked for fishing. It is a nice, quiet place to kick back & enjoy the outdoors. I am really looking forward to visiting again!

    Used to take Leo here to stare at the stars. Wow! There's a crapload of them here. Was always glad…read moreLeo was along because there's remnants of the famous Seven Mountains black wolf pack still around. Maybe they were just huge black coyotes but they certainly sounded like the wolves from a Dracula movie howling.

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