Bringing the Bathroom along June 29, 2015 By: Levi Opsatnic Even though all of the recent rain in State College may not have you thinking so, we are in the middle...
The Secret Spot June 1, 2015 By: Paul Wagner I was raised on the fly. I picked up my first rod—a Cortland 7’6” 5 weight—at 8 years old. Being a...
May Day: When Spring Skiing Turns into Summer Skiing May 11, 2015 By: Paul Lallement It’s 70 degrees, bright, and sunny. Normally you’d think of doing activities such as sailing, mountain biking, or hiking on days...
A Gentle Reminder That the Outdoors can Strike Back April 27, 2015 By: Bart Beck As an outdoor retailer, Appalachian Outdoors is often in the business of helping to keep people safe as they pursue the...
Early Spring Fly Fishing March 23, 2015 By: Levi Opsatnic Before all of springtime hubbub, hatches, and rising fish, Pennsylvania is granted what I’d consider to be one of my favorite...
A Pile of Pennsylvanian Falls February 23, 2015 By: Levi Opsatnic Though State College and its surrounding areas have enough trails, nature, and other assortments of wildlife to keep one occupied for...
Demystifying the Mighty Midge January 26, 2015 By: Levi Opsatnic Most of the time, the thought of winter fly fishing creates a dreadful image of dredging the bottom of the creeks...
Five on Friday: Honoring the Life of Tom Thwaites January 3, 2015 by Jacob Gordon. On Christmas day, the Centre Country region lost an outdoor icon when Tom Thwaites passed away at the age of 83....
Five on Friday: New Year’s Resolutions December 27, 2014 by Jacob Gordon Now that the gifts have been given, it’s time to turn our attention to closing out 2014. New Year’s is always...
Hiking the Back To Nature (BATONA) Trail December 22, 2014 by Paul Lallement When one thinks of New Jersey, what typically comes to mind? Crowded urban settings? The turnpike? Maybe even the sandy beaches...