If you love local and delicious, you’ll love this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of local farming and artisanal craftsmanship that makes up Happy Valley Agventures.

*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!

When winter transforms Happy Valley into a snowy paradise, it’s the perfect time to explore the region’s breathtaking outdoor spaces. Whether you’re trekking through frost-covered forests or relaxing with a cozy meal after your adventure, Happy Valley offers a quintessential winter escape.

The State College Spikes’ 2025 schedule has been released, with a slate of 40 regular season home games starting with Opening Night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Friday, June 6 against the West Virginia Black Bears. The 2025 home schedule will run through Thursday, August 28, when the Spikes, the team with the best overall record in the Major League Baseball Draft League in 2024, face the defending MLB Draft League champion Williamsport Crosscutters.

The Happy Valley PA GeoTour (GT4E2) offers an extraordinary adventure for geocaching enthusiasts of all levels. With more than 55 caches strategically placed throughout the charming region of Happy Valley, Pennsylvania, participants can expect a mix of clever puzzles, hidden treasures, and diverse cache types to keep the journey both interesting and challenging.

Happy Valley Women's Cycling proudly declares its commitment to advancing community cycling and bolstering the local economy through transformative cycling initiatives.

If you want to see some Fall foliage this year without driving, the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society will be providing relaxing and fun rides throughout Centre County during the month of October.

Happy Valley is packed with so many things to do and see, it can be overwhelming to know where to go and what to do next. Once you’ve made your way through the list of the most popular outdoor adventures, like hiking up Mount Nittany, biking on a gravel road in Rothrock State Forest, and exploring Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park, searching out less well-known adventures is a great next step. Let us help guide you to some new and exciting experiences in underrated spots and unique places for every interest.

The Pennsylvania Forestry Association is proud to host its second annual “Do you know Penn’s Woods?” trivia evening Tuesday August 13, 2024 at Otto’s Pub and Brewery. Seats are available at 5pm and trivia will begin around 6pm.