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2023 Happy Valley Outdoor Guide

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.

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2024 Happy Valley Outdoor Guide

Bellefonte: Happy Valley’s gateway to outdoor recreation

The town of Bellefonte is a top destination to sip, stay, and play in Pennsylvania. Located in the scenic Pennsylvania Wilds region, just a short drive from State College and the main campus of Penn State, this historic town (established in 1795) has a long and proud history of hosting guests and boasts a charming Victorian-era historic district, museums, art galleries, dining options, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the mountains and valleys around the town. Every year, more people discover just how much there is to do in Bellefonte and promise to return for more great experiences. Just consider the options for things to do in the great outdoors around Bellefonte.

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Live at Tussey Mountain: The Wailers and Michael Glabicki - 2024 Happy Valley Music Series on June 23rd

Welcome to the 2024 Happy Valley Music Series! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as Rich Engler presents a special "Bob Marley Celebration" featuring The Wailers with special guest star Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root Uprooted Trio at the picturesque Tussey Mountain Amphitheater on June 23. This concert marks the official kick-off of the new Happy Valley Music Series at Tussey Mountain, brought to you in part by The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.

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Events

Juneteenth 2024 Celebration in State College PA

Please join us for this special two day event starting June 14th with an Art Exhibition at the Woskob Family Gallery. Followed by the Juneteenth Block Party on June 15th at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Fraser Street.

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