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Get to Know a Vendor: The North Face

by Jacob Gordon.   Without a doubt, The North Face is one of our biggest sellers. Just walking into Appalachian Outdoors, it’s not hard...
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Spring Creek Park

by Bart Beck.   It’s that time of year again. The time when you break out your shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, and sandals. It’s time...
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It’s Arts Fest Time!

Once again, it’s time for State College’s annual Festival of the Arts, better known simply as Arts Fest. From Wednesday, July 9 to Sunday,...
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Tying Flies: Caddis Larvae Fly

by Levi Opsatnic. When thinking of trout flies, it is no surprise that mayflies usually get the highest priority, but is that a result...
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Tying Flies: Beetle Fly

by Levi Opsatnic.  With the summer solstice behind us, I figured it an appropriate time to dive into one of the type of flies...
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Axe Basics

by Bart Beck. The axe is one of the simplest, yet most essential types of tools. At its simplest form, it’s a wedge set...