The Harvest Fields Community Trails (HFCT) made a big splash when it opened in 2020 at Harvest Fields Calvary Church in Boalsburg. Since then, organizers and volunteers have worked to design and build a mountain bike skills park, which opened in October 2022.

Once you make plans to visit Happy Valley, the next step is finding out where you'll stay. If you're more comfortable with a traditional hotel, motel or inn our comprehensive list of lodging should satisfy your needs.

Last year, the organizers of the Happy Valley XL Improv Festival saw an opportunity to turn Happy Valley into a destination for improv actors, comedians and fans of improvisation. The results are in -- and it was no mistake. In fact, the team behind the event are planning for an even bigger festival with more workshops led by major figures in the world of improv.

If you visit Philipsburg and make your way to the new Moshannon Valley Heritage Center (we highly recommend that you do!), you’ll inevitably run into Tom Laird. He is, after all, a lifelong Philipsburg resident, original member of The Cold Stream Beach Bums, and can regale you with stories of old dams, forgotten ruins, hollows and hills of the area. “It sings to me,” he says.

Kindles and iPads are ok… but there is nothing like picking up a good paperback or hardcover book. The smell, the feel, and the excitement to physically turn the page can never be replicated by technology. While everyone loves running to the local bookstore to pick up the latest, greatest novel from their favorite author, there’s a certain thrill when you stumble across an amazing used book.

Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, Bellefonte’s bed and breakfasts offer a personal experience that’s full of charm and rich history, providing a perfect backdrop for relaxation and productivity.

Come on out and visit Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery this April and May for special events and wine tastings!

The Takács Quartet and soloist Julien Labro will showcase a member of the concertina family with a program of works dedicated to the bandoneon. The artists will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in Recital Hall.

Happy Valley residents and visitors can join in the fun and energy that IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley will be bringing to town this July.