Penn State’s own Stone Valley Recreational Area and Environmental Center are a short 25 minute drive away near Rothrock State Forest. Keep your eye out for free shuttle bus services that are provided on select weekends from the HUB.
- Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center: 3400 Discovery Rd Petersburg, Pennsylvania, PA 16669
(814) 863-2000 http://www.shaverscreek.org https://www.facebook.com/shaverscreek
*Finishing renovations through the end of 2017, call to confirm operating hours*
Regularly Open 7 days/week 10am-5pm Free Admission
The Visitor’s Center houses several nature exhibits (some designed by PSU students!). Adjacent is the Raptor Center, home to over a dozen birds of prey that have been taken into the shelter due to injury. Picnic facilities are available for use. - Stone Valley Rec Area: (See website for directions, they are VERY similar to the Environmental Center) (814) 863-1164 https://www.facebook.com/stonevalleyrec http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/campusrec/stonevalley/sv_home.shtml
Enjoy 29 miles of hiking trails, fishing on Lake Perez, boat rentals and a high ropes course. See website for rates and hours.
By: Emily Peters
