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.

Whether you simply want to stroll the grounds or take in a special activity, Penn State's Arboretum will leave you breathless and astounded!

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.

IRONMAN has announced the results of its 2024 Athletes’ Choice Awards, highlighting the top-scoring events in a variety of categories based on athletes’ post-event surveys from all of last year’s IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races globally.

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.