Amphibians
Learn more about amphibians and their migration to vernal pools, a type of seasonal pond, in and around the Scotia Barrens. Each spring these guys and gals saunter back to the exact same spot to find a mate often crossing hundreds of yards, a massive journey for a 2-inch creature!
Inside Adventure
Salt Dough Leaf Impressions
Visit these sites to experience this topic:
Alan Seeger
Step back in time through the preserved old-growth trees ranging between 150 and 500 years old and see what Pennsylvania was like during pre-colonial times. Visitors will pass through dense pockets of rhododendron while reveling in the majesty of ancient trees. A perfect place to take a break from the rest of the world, serenity can be found among the trees and streams.
Alan Seeger Natural Area
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Lower Rail Trail
Originally a tow path for the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, the trail has been transformed into a community treasure by the dedication of Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania Inc.
Lower Rail Trail
Lower Trail Williamsburg Station, 128 E 1st St, Williamsburg, PA 16693
Spring Creek Canyon
The Spring Creek Canyon is a site of tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity.
Spring Creek Canyon Trail
Fisherman's Paradise, Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA, USA
Bald Eagle State Park
Get out and explore the biodiversity and interesting trails of Bald Eagle State Park with your field guide and binoculars.
Bald Eagle State Park
149 Main Park Rd, Howard, PA 16841, USA
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Discover the unique features of the marsh and fen ecosystems along the trails at Millbrook Marsh. Enjoy wildlife viewing underwater, in the air, and all around you on land! From skunk cabbage to red-winged blackbirds Millbrook offers opportunites to expereince what nature has to offer.
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
548 Puddintown Rd, State College, PA 16801
Black Moshannon State Park
Guests can utilize any of the park’s multiple trails to adventure along one of the coolest spots in Pennsylvania.
Black Moshannon State Park
4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA 16866, USA
Scotia Barrens
Walk through the past as we explore an area rich in history and ecological significance.
Scotia Barrens
Access available via Graysdale Park, Scotia Range Road, and additional access points from Circleville Road.