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## 🌺 Afternoon Excursion: The Arboretum at Penn State & Palmer Museum of Art
Host: Graham & Hiking N'at
Location: The Arboretum at Penn State (H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens)
Meeting Point: Parking area across from the Palmer Museum of Art / Lewis Katz Building (Orange A Lot)
### 🌿 Event Overview
Join Graham and the Hiking N'at crew for a relaxing, sensory-filled afternoon exploring the beautiful grounds of The Arboretum at Penn State!
Whether you are a plant enthusiast, a flower lover, or simply looking to soak in the vibrant colors and scents of summer, this outing is built for admiring nature at a leisurely pace. We will wander through the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, taking in the blooming display beds, peaceful walkways, fragrance-filled rose and pollinator gardens, and beautiful landscape architecture.
### 🎨 Optional Bonus: Palmer Museum of Art Visit
Right next door to the Arboretum sits the new Palmer Museum of Art! Admission to both the Arboretum and the Palmer Museum is 100% FREE.
*If enough group members are interested, we will take a cool, indoor stroll through the museum's galleries to wrap up our outing.
### 🚗 Logistics & Parking

  • Meeting Location: Orange A Lot directly across from the Palmer Museum of Art (650 Bigler Road) and adjacent to the Lewis Katz Building.
    *Parking Details:
    *Paid parking is available in the lot via kiosks or conveniently through the HonkMobile app (Zone PSUOA).
  • Rate is typically $1.00 / hour.
  • What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, a camera/phone for photos, and your favorite pair of sunglasses!
    "Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you."
    Come enjoy the colors, scents, and great company with Hiking N'at!

Here is the link to the Arboretum / Palmer Museum
https://maps.app.goo.gl/R7oxtXzgZ2GjxFgj8?g_st=ac

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