Hike 798 miles on these trails to win coveted Pennsylvania hiking award
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The West Rim Trail along the rim of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is one of the trails required of hikers trying for the State Forest Trails Award. (PA DCNR graphic)
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The Keystone Trails Association (KTA) and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awards the State Forest Trails Award to anyone who hikes all 798 miles of 17 trails in Pennsylvania’s state forest.
The KTA launched an annual Hiking Awards Program in 1961 to recognize hikers “whose enjoyment of Pennsylvania’s trails might serve as an example and inspiration to their peers.
The university’s Office of Student Affairs will host a “
Finally Unplugged Fest” from 2 to 8:15 p.m. outside the IM Building on Friday, April 23. There, student teams will show off their skills in five different events: Slingshot Saloon, Rootin’ Tootin’ Aim’ ‘n Shootin’ archery challenge, Pandemic Paint Party, Boss of the Toss Corn Hole Relay, and the Tremendously Tricky Tower station where teams will compete to try and build the tallest tower.
The event will take place through six 75-minute sessions. Students can sign up and create their teams on the
IM Leagues website. Students should arrive at the front of the IM Building with their team 15 minutes before their scheduled time in order to complete the check-in process.
Student Affairs to hold Finally Unplugged Fest on April 23
The Finally Unplugged Fest will take place between 2 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on Friday, April 23, outside the IM Building at University Park. Registration is limited to 250 teams, and students can resister in teams of five through the IM Leagues website. Image: Jen Lee
Student Affairs to hold Finally Unplugged Fest on April 23
April 15, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State Student Affairs is inviting all University Park students to participate in the Finally Unplugged Fest on Friday, April 23. The Finally Unplugged Fest is an in-person, team-based outdoor event that will take place outside the IM Building. Student teams can engage in a variety of activities, win exciting prizes, be treated to a meal, and leave with a Penn State beach towel.
With warmer weather returning to State College this week, and a wellness day Thursday, it is a great time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.
For myself, I welcome the warmer weather returning, as the frigid wind chill and countless snow storms have forced me to remain inside my apartment for a bulk of this semester thus far.
With only so many places to go with cold weather (grocery store, library, etc.), I have gotten a little stir crazy in my bedroom.
As the temperature is set to reach the mid-60s this week, I plan on taking this as an opportunity to get outside for some fresh air.