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About 250 trick-or-treaters participated, an increase of approximately 100 participants from 2021.

"This event was a big hit for a second year in a row,” Britt Helmbrecht, NNTA president said. “It was encouraging to see so many families together on the trail enjoying the beautiful scenery. Any time we can promote trails and get families on them, we’re honoring our mission. And, as a bonus, we had beautiful weather on Sunday.”

Trick-or-Trails occurred just southwest of the ��ñ�� State College Campus on trails near Briggs Pond on the Harold and Laverne Thompson Natural History Preserve. Along the .4-mile hike, participants were greeted by NNTA members as well as ��ñ�� State athletic teams and ��ñ�� Rotary, who volunteered to pass out candy.

“We had five ��ñ�� State athletics teams and two other groups volunteer to dress up and pass out treats to the children and families,” Helmbrecht said. “There was cheering, music, dancing, and it seemed like everyone had a great time. Homeowners from Canyon Drive decorated part of the route for added spookiness.”

Event sponsors included ��ñ�� Walmart, ��ñ�� Rotary, Kerri Rempp, Thrivent, and CSC athletic teams including, women’s wrestling, golf, men’s wrestling, women’s basketball, and volleyball.

The annual event is one of many ways the NNTA interacts with the community. Saturday, the NNTA will sponsor a maintenance day at the labyrinth at the Thompson Natural History Preserve. If interested in volunteering, participants will gather at 9 a.m. at the Nelson Physical Activity Center south parking lot. The NNTA also sponsors several group hikes and other events throughout the year.