Heading to Happy Valley for sports camps or tournaments, a Penn State Athletics event, or a college visit for a future Nittany Lion? State College offers a surprising mix of adventure, entertainment, and Instagram-worthy spots perfect for teens to enjoy.

Before visiting Happy Valley, I had never stepped foot in Pennsylvania. It was one of the final four states I had left to see, and with its blend of history, nature, small towns, and agventures, central PA felt like the right spot to explore the Keystone State.

When average employees take part in “team-building” exercises with their coworkers, they might participate in a scavenger hunt or trivia game. But at Appalachian Outdoors, you might end up ascending Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest mountain in the Americas, and at 22,837 feet, the second highest mountain in the world, after Everest. It’s also known, by the way, as “the mountain of death.”

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.

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Millbrook Playhouse offers incredible theatre camps for all ages, designed to ignite creativity, build confidence, and bring live performance to life!

It might still be chilly outside, but now is the time to make some plans for some professional summer theater. The Millbrook Playhouse will be offering comedies, musicals plus holiday classics in the year 2025!

The 18 wineries, cideries, breweries and distilleries that comprise the Central PA Tasting Trail are well known for their award-winning array of locally produced craft beverages. These establishments serve up more than great flavor. Community centric mindsets and an array of entertainment, education and engagement offerings, are always on tap at Trail member locations. This article captures just a few.

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.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to get in the spirit of love than by hearing stories from two of Happy Valley’s most inspiring couples? Senior Correspondent Rebecca Petner of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau recently sat down with Megan and Jason Coopey of Way Fruit Farm, Tamara and Bob Schuster of Our Fair Lady Bed and Breakfast, and active community leaders Gary and Lydia Abdullah. You can catch their interviews on Instagram and Facebook to hear how love and business intertwine for these beloved local owners.