Friday Night Hikes

The other day someone asked me how I manage to hike all the time(Thanks Cammy ). Well the answer is simple. I cheat. Now, if you're asking yourself, "How on earth do you cheat at hiking?" Well just like this. Today's "Hike" is around The Arboretum at Penn State. The arboretum at Penn State is a lovely and wonderful place to walk around and enjoy beautiful weather. Covering over 7 acres the arboretum has something for everyone. Offering a place for children to enjoy and play, a place to sit and enjoy nature, or just a place to toss around a flying disk. The arboretum has it all.  Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best, but as long as the sun is shining, walking around the arboretum is a great way to spend your day! The arboretum is full of tons of beautiful flowers and is a great place for nature lovers and photographers to come and admire the beauty that the arboretum has to offer. The arboretum is a very popular place to take childr...

Normally, I wouldn't post about the same hike multiple times. However, last night's hike was the best hike I ever had! When it comes to hiking, I've always preferred to go in the afternoon when the sun is shining and you the views are as far as the eyes can see. Last night my friend Nate and I decided to hike Mount Nittany around sunset and it was the most amazing hike I have ever gone on.  As the sun was going down behind the clouds and over the mountain as we began our hike, I was rushing to get to the top because I was slightly afraid to hike in the dark . Unsure of the wildlife at night and unsure if we would be able to see the trail it was a rush against time. The higher up we got, the more I started to realize I was missing a whole different hiking experience. The way the sun shined down between the trees as it was setting, the way the wind blew ever so gently to keep you cool, but not cold, just the overall beauty of nature in the evening.  Once we finally ...

If you're anything like me, then sometimes you might forget that you don't always have to climb the side of a mountain to go for a hike. It's true! not every hike has to be miles long, up a mountain, or through a forest. Yesterday's hike was in and around the Shaver's Creek Environmental Center  Shaver's Creek is owned by Pennsylvania State University as a field laboratory for students to get hands on experience with wildlife and nature, such as barn owls, snakes, turtles, and bald eagles. Along with the wildlife exhibits, Shaver's Creek is also home to Lake Perez and many hiking trails. Compared to other hikes and trails, Shaver's Creek is fairly easy, with the main trail being a 5 mile loop that takes a little over three hours to hike. however there are smaller trails and sections of trails you can hike, such as the lake trail, sawmill trial, and the ironstone trail. So if you're looking for a relaxing day off during the nice...