Downtown State College Easter Egg Hunt is ON!
Want something fun to do during your next visit to downtown State College? How about taking part in the Downtown Window Egg Hunt, organized by Faces & Spaces Artistry!
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Philipsburg disc golf course soars in popularity rankings across state and the world
In just two years, the Wilderness City Disc Golf Course in Philipsburg has established itself as a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike looking for a challenging yet approachable spot to tee off.
Pennsylvania’s Elk Herd: Past and Present
Native elk roamed Pennsylvania’s mountainsides before colonization. Moose and buffalo also inhabited the region. By the 1860s, only a few elk remained in Elk and Cameron counties. Hunting was unregulated then, and by the late 1870s, the last native eastern elk had been shot for food.
Happy Valley, Pennsylvania
Eco-friendly and sustainable tourism in Happy Valley
*Crunch* The sound of a crispy leaf that you step on in the fall. Or maybe it’s your boot on fresh snow in wintertime, a springtime snack in the forest, a rocky summit in the summer heat. Happy Valley offers year-round enjoyment of nature, with miles of hiking and biking trails across six state parks in Centre County—and plenty of eco-friendly ways to explore!
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Live, Work, Play in Happy Valley
Impressions of Happy Valley Pennsylvania from StuckOnTheGo.com
Anna from StuckOnTheGo.com recently visited for a #hosted trip to Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Anna was kind enough to share her first impressions of her trip with Dispatch.HappyValley.com. Read on!
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Nature Adventures in Happy Valley Pennsylvania
KimHikedIt on a Purple Lizard adventure in Happy Valley
In 2023, I set out to hike in all 124 Pennsylvania State Parks. I began with day trips to state parks nearest my home in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Eventually, I expanded to weekend getaways that included multiple state park visits, often with my husband and five children.
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FIELD to FORK Favorites in #HappyValleyPA
Influencer Pick: Nittany Valley Creamery
If you find yourself exploring the beautiful countryside of Central Pennsylvania, make sure to stop by Nittany Valley Creamery—a hidden gem where fresh, farm-to-cone ice cream is the star of the show. Owned by the Glick family, this charming creamery opened its doors in 2022, bringing their passion for quality, local ingredients straight to your taste buds. The ice cream is crafted right on-site using milk from the family’s own herd of cows that graze on non-GMO feed, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful product.
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Be Adventurous!
- Last Chance to see I am a Penn Stater at All-Sports Museum
- Why you should attend the 2025 Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest
- Nittany Knights to host Gold-Medal Quartet, students at Annual Show
- Central PA’s first Indie Retailer Week celebrates local businesses
- Springtime at the Arboretum at Penn State will be Bountiful!
- The Nittany Lion Inn Returns to Happy Valley
- Watershed Cleanup Day Set for April 12!
- Registration is Open for Millbrook Playhouse Summer Camps
- ‘The Addams Family’ comes to Penn State for Two Shows April 1–2