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Get to Know a Vendor: The North Face
July 16, 2014
by Jacob Gordon. Without a doubt, The North Face is one of our biggest sellers. Just walking into Appalachian Outdoors, it’s not hard...
Spring Creek Park
July 14, 2014
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...
Five on Friday: Shorts for Men to Run Away With
July 12, 2014
by Jacob Gordon. When you’re working out at the gym or running on your favorite trail or route, the last thing you...
It’s Arts Fest Time!
July 9, 2014
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,...
Tying Flies: Caddis Larvae Fly
July 9, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic. When thinking of trout flies, it is no surprise that mayflies usually get the highest priority, but is that a result...
The American Dream Adventure: Driving Across the Country
July 8, 2014
by Dan Trew. The pretense of this adventure was to shuttle a friend of mine across the country, from Pennsylvania to Washington. Almost like...
Five on Friday: Dress(es) to Impress
July 4, 2014
by Jacob Gordon. Some days, a top is just what’s needed to beat the heat; other days, you’re going to want an airy,...
Tying Flies: Beetle Fly
July 2, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic. With the summer solstice behind us, I figured it an appropriate time to dive into one of the type of flies...
Axe Basics
June 30, 2014
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...
Come On Down To Summer’s Best Music Fest 2014
June 27, 2014
The summer solstice may be behind us, but summer in State College officially starts Saturday, June 28 with the Summer’s Best Music Fest! ...