Directions:From New York: From NY Route 17, exit on 219 South to Johnsonburg. Take 255 South to second light; turn right continuing on 255, then after a short distance turn right just after red block building into the back entrance to the Town House Inn. Or continue to the next street, Center Street, and turn right to Towne House Inn.
From the East: From I-80 East, take Exit 18, Route 153 to Penfield. At Penfield turn right on 255 North to downtown St. Marys. After the light by the movie theater, turn left before the red block building into the back entrance of the Towne House Inn.
From the West: From I-80 West, take Exit 17, Route 255 North to downtown St. Marys. After the light by the movie theater, turn left before the red block building into the back entrance of the Towne House Inn.
Note: Towne House Inn will give a 10% discount to all
volkssporters who lodge or dine at the Inn.
General Information:
Penn State Trail: Nestled
in the shadow of legendary Mount Nittany lies
the town of State College. It grew up around the campus of The Pennsylvania
State University, and is the attractive
hometown of some 41,000 residents, and a "second
home" to 40,000 Penn State students. The Penn
State Trail passes by a variety of museums, the famous Creamery
(oh, those Ice cream cones!) and Nittany Lion shrine.
Please note the Creamery is closed on major holidays and
Christmas-thru-New Year's semester break. This 10KM
walk is entirely on paved walkways with gently rolling
hills. It is suitable for strollers. The route leads
through neighborhoods, the downtown area of State College, and
the Penn State University campus. Rated 2.
Boalsburg Trail: Boalsburg
is known as the birthplace of Memorial Day. Graves in Boalsburg
were decorated as early as 1864, and today villagers celebrate
their place in history by hosting a commemorative festival each
Memorial Day. The village boasts three museums: Boalsburg Heritage
Museum; Pennsylvania Military Museum & 28th Division Shrine;
and Boal Mansion and Christopher Columbus Chapel. (All have entrance
fees.) Most of this 10Km walk will be on paved bike paths or sidewalks,
with some roadside walking. It is suitable for strollers. The
route leads through neighborhoods and past shops and museums.
Note: During the winter months the bike path may be snow covered.
Walkers are advised to call ahead to check on trail conditions.
Rated 1+.
Sponsor: The Nittany Nomads (AVA-726)
Start Point: The Best
Western State College Inn, S. Atherton St. & Branch Rd., State
College, PA 16801.
Start Time: After sunrise.
Finish Time: Before dusk.
Procedures: At the start
point, ask the registration person for the Volksmarch Box. Read
the directions included in
the box for registration. Pick up a start card, map,
directions, and carry a pencil to record checkpoints.
Award: This is a "B"
event. Awards from previous events are available for $3 (credit
and award). IVV credit only is $2. Checks are preferred.
Contact persons: Linda
Trimpey (814)353-9364 or Becky Nordberg (814)238-1039.
Special Events in area:
PSU Graduation: May 17-18, 1998. Central Pennsylvania Festival
of the Arts & People's
Choice Arts Festival: July 10-13, 1998. PSU Rome
Football Games for 1998: September 6, 13; October 11, 18;
November 8, 22. Special note: Traffic in and around
the area will be heavy for these events; it will be difficult
to get accommodations at area motels.
Directions: From I-80: Take Exit 24, Route 26 South to Business Rt. 322, two miles east, on left *
From Pittsburgh: Rt. 22 East to Rt. 220 North to Rt. 322 East on Business Rt. 322.*
From Harrisburg: Rt. 322 West to Business Rt. 322. Turn right at the 6th light.*
*Entrance to the Best Western State College Inn,
1663 S. Atherton Street, State College is to the left. There is
plenty of parking behind Best Western.
The Inn offers Volksmarchers a special room rate
(1-4 persons in a room). Includes deluxe continental breakfast.
Rate is available except special event dates. Reservations:
24 hours a day 1-800-635-1177. Mention that you are a
Volksmarcher!
General Information: The
earliest recorded history of the Bellefonte area goes back to
1745, when the first white man purchased land from the Indians
that lived in the area. The first residence, which is now known
as Thomas House, was built by William Lamb in 1785. In 1795 James
Harris, deputy surveyor of the state, and James Dunlop, his father-in-law,
laid out the original plan of Bellefonte, then known as "Big
Spring".
In the early 1800s many buildings and homes were
erected in Bellefonte. The town was growing rapidly, with the
economy centered around the iron works. During the mid and late
1800s, Bellefonte was the industrial, political, and cultural
hub of the state. In the early 1900s the rapid growth reached
its peak. Today, while not the hub of activity it was during the
Victorian Era, Bellefonte continues to be a very interesting and
enjoyable place to visit.
There are many beautiful historical buildings in
Bellefonte that illustrate the architecture of the. Victorian
Era. The Nittany Nomads have planned a walking tour which will
pass most of these historic sites. For more information about
the history of the town, contact the Bellefonte Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsored by: The Nittany
Nomads AVA-726
Trail: The majority of
this 10K walk is on sidewalks, with some roadside walking. There
are two steep hills. Not suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Start Point: Boscaino's
Variety Store, 325 W. High St., Bellefonte. Please remember, this
is a business and
customers come first. Store is open 5:30 AM-8:00 PM Monday through Saturday
and 5:30 AM-1:00 PM Sunday.
Closed Christmas. Holiday hours 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.
Walk during daylight hours only.
Procedures: Pick up a
start card, map. and directions at Boscaino's Variety Store. Please
carry a pencil to record checkpoints. Upon completion of walk, return the
start card to the finish point for IVV credit and/or award. Note:
All free walkers are requested to return their cards
to the Finish Area.
Award and fees: This is
a "B" event. Awards from previous events will be available
for $3 (credit + "B" award).
IVV credit is $2. Checks are preferred. No refunds.
Contact persons: For additional
information on the event, contact Patrick or Linda Trimpey (814)
353-9364.
Directions: From North, East, or West
via Interstate 80, take Exit 23. Follow Route 150 South through
Milesburg to Bellefonte. At the first traffic light (about 4 miles),
turn right onto High St. Boscaino's Variety Store is on the right,
immediately after Talleyrand Park. From Altoona: take 220
North, and then 150 South. Follow the directions above to Bellefonte.
From South: Take Route 322. Before Boalsburg, take Route
322 bypass (Philipsburg exit). Then take Route 26 North to Bellefonte.
After three traffic lights (about 1.5 miles), the road splits.
Bear to the left onto Route 150 North. Bellefonte is approximately
6.5 miles from this point. At the 4th traffic light (counting
the light directly after road splits), turn left onto High Street.
Boscaino's Variety Store is on the right. immediately after Talleyrand
Park, which is on left.
Parking will be available in the municiple lot adjacent
to CVS Pharmacy and along both sides of High Street.