Happy Valley, Pennsylvania

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Nathan Reigner NMBA

Build an ultimate basecamp in Happy Valley

“There's nothing finer than quenching your thirst after a bike ride in Centre County, Pennsylvania,” Nathan Reigner said. He should know. Before Reigner took the reins as Pennsylvania’s first-ever director of outdoor recreation for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, he was an assistant research professor in the College of Human Development at Penn State. And he really, really likes being outside in Happy Valley.

Anna Cook Walk in Tallyrand

How to Enjoy the Outdoors in Happy Valley This Summer

With 750,000 acres of public land in Happy Valley there is no shortage of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. From hiking to biking to relaxing in a park, there’s something that fits your adventure level here.

Spikes 2024

Spikes reveal first phase of 2024 promo schedule

(STATE COLLEGE, Pa.) – The State College Spikes announced the first phase of the 2024 promotional schedule taking place this summer at the new-look Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, featuring a dozen spectacular FIREWORKS shows along with a slew of can’t miss nights topping the slate, with more promos on the way in the coming weeks.

Carnegie house bed

Stay In Happy Valley, Pennsylvania

You'll find a wide selection of hotels, motels, and inns located in State College, with easy access to Penn State University. The Happy Valley region offers a variety of lodging options from the lone traveler looking to be steps away from downtown State College and the Penn State campus all the way to the traveler who wants to fall asleep to the sound of crickets.

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events