Stone Valley at raystown.org

The Stone Valley Area is the wilderness of the Alleghenies at its best. Anchored by three State Parks, Rothrock State Forest, and Penn State's Shaver's Creek Environmental Center and Stone Valley Recreation Area, the Stone Valley Area is the perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast.

The fly-fishing on Standing Stone Creek and Shaver's Creek is excellent. The hiking in the state parks and forests is first-rate. The views are spectacular, the area is steeped in the history of "the original frontier," and there are dozens of cool places to shop and eat.

Stone Valley Area's location is perhaps the best feature of all. The area is half-way between State College and Raystown Lake, about thirty minutes to either one!