On July 10th, the Rothrock Trail Alliance (RTA) welcomed community members, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, PA DCNR officials, and project supporters to the grand opening of the first phase of an ambitious trail system expansion in Rothrock State Forest. This event marked a significant milestone for trail users, representing years of vision, dedication, and unwavering support.

The fun truly never stops in Happy Valley, no matter what season you visit.

As an outdoor lover, it’s the perfect destination year-round because there is always something to do, whether you want to take a hike, get out on the water, or hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding.

They don’t just have great outdoor opportunities, though. There are plenty of amazing restaurants, museums, and cultural attractions when you need a break from the adventure.

There is plenty to do in Happy Valley, and that is true for children as well as adults. If you have a few 10 and under in your tribe and you are visiting the Happy Valley region, make sure you spend a day or two accommodating their needs. There are a lot of options to make their Happy Valley experience as enjoyable and memorable as yours!

Opportunities abound to enjoy the outdoors this fall, but for a truly unique experience, why not spend a night or two at the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle? This Fall the Inn will be hosting numerous events.

At Harrison's Eat Well Catering, we believe that every event deserves more than just a meal; it deserves a memorable culinary experience that enhances every moment. Since 2000, we’ve proudly served the State College area with flavorful menus, reliable service, and thoughtful hospitality. Whether you’re planning a wedding, hosting a business conference, or gathering with friends to celebrate life’s milestones, our team is here to make it seamless and delicious.

Penn State Football is about to return to West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium and there is a lot of excitement for the 2025 season!

State College, PA – Juniper Village at Brookline is proud to announce that its Wellspring Memory Care community has once again been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Care Dementia Care Program of Distinction by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). This recertification reflects the community’s ongoing commitment to excellence in person-centered memory care and its dedication to creating a supportive, engaging, and compassionate environment for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The Roland Curtin Foundation, in collaboration with the America250PA initiative, will be celebrating National Pennsylvania Day through the ‘Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’ program. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Eagle Iron Works in Curtin Village, Howard, PA. Interested volunteers can sign up HERE.

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State presents a special exhibition giving extra weight to the democratic ideal of power of the people, titled “Shaping American Histories, Dreaming American Futures,” on view now through July 27. Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to voice their reflections on the nation’s past, present and future via a community response wall. Ideas contributed to the response wall will help shape the Palmer’s upcoming invitational exhibition in summer 2026, which will honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.