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Five on Friday: Women’s Waterproof Jackets
September 5, 2014
by Jacob Gordon If you’ve lived in State College for over a year, you’re aware of what fall weather brings: rain, rain, and more...
The Benefit Corporation
September 3, 2014
by Bart Beck. If you’re the type of consumer that takes interest in the types of companies and producers you purchase from, you...
Five on Friday: Tailgating Necessities
August 29, 2014
by Jacob Gordon. Sure, fall may signal cooler temps, leaves changing, and the beginning of school, but what gets most people excited is...
Obtaining an Arsenal of Fly Fishing Knots: The Loop-to-Loop Connection
August 25, 2014
By Levi Opsatnic. Last time, I detailed how to tie the Nail Knot, which is used to tie leaders to fly lines. The next...
Five on Friday: Picking the Right Water Bottle
August 22, 2014
by Jacob Gordon. Let’s face it, water bottles aren’t the most exciting thing to talk about. You get thirsty, you reach for your...
Searching for Elk in Pennsylvania: Adventure on Thunder Mountain
August 19, 2014
by Dave Gantz. My friend Eriks and I went on quite an adventure to spot elk in Elk State Forest, PA. We went for...
Appalachian Outdoors Wants Your Questions!
August 18, 2014
At Appalachian Outdoors, we love answering all of our customers’ questions, and we receive quite a few on a daily basis. We know there...
Five on Friday: Backpacks
August 15, 2014
by Jacob Gordon It seems as soon as the 4th of July has passed, all large department stores shift their attention towards their back...
Obtaining an Arsenal of Fly Fishing Knots: The Nail Knot
August 13, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic One of the most important aspects of fly fishing is having a strong knot. In fly fishing, knots are used for...
Planning a Long Distance Hike
August 11, 2014
by Dave Gantz. I was taught to appreciate the natural world early in my life, and I continue to experience nature through outdoor...