Who doesn’t love eating outdoors? Whether you are at home on your back porch or on the patio at your favorite restaurant, nothing beats sitting outside in great weather enjoying a good meal. There are so many great restaurants across Happy Valley, and…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/outdoor-dining-in-happy-valley
Fall is my favorite season in Centre County, and I make no apologies for it. Football’s back, with all that comes with it: tailgating, grilling, seismic cheering at Beaver Stadium. Apples and pears and a beautiful array of root vegetables flood our farm…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/hoist-the-harvest-in-happy-valley
Though Happy Valley offers a magnificent variety of quality brick-and-mortar dining experiences, food trucks and farmer’s markets also have a place in providing quality, locally sourced options. In fact, these options have expanded dramatically over the…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/food-trucks-and-farmers-markets-10-delicious-finds
Fall is the perfect season to enjoy what is grown, produced and crafted in Happy Valley, PA. Happy Valley Agventures, a joint initiative of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County, has a few…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/happy-valley-agventures-fall-on-the-farm
Come explore the majestic hills and valleys of Happy Valley with The Happy Valley PA GeoTour! This tour is a great way to enjoy the outdoors no matter the season in addition to being an adventure for all ages.
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/explore-the-happy-valley-pa-geotour
One of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors in Happy Valley is by taking a scenic hike to a mountain vista or by a bubbling creek. These popular hiking trails near Penn State will take your breath away - in more ways than one!
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/seven-best-hikes-near-penn-state-university
As the days grow longer, and the warm rays of the sun call us outdoors, it's important to remember that soaking up the sun requires some careful preparation. Sun safety should be a top priority for everyone, during every season, regardless of age or skin…
Explore Happy Valley no matter the season! There are seven show caves open to the public in Pennsylvania, and a record three are located in Happy Valley. Here’s how you can enjoy an underground excursion.
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/adventure-begins-here-explore-our-caves
Whether you are a visitor to Centre County, a local, or a Penn State graduate, The Happy Valley Store at 204 West Beaver Avenue in State College is the place to visit! Not only does our center present visitors with information about exciting up-and-coming…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/the-happy-valley-store-commemorate-your-unforgettable-visit
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB), along with the Centre County Board of Commissioners, today announced the awarding of $840,000 in 2023-24 Tourism Grant funding for events and projects that will enhance the county’s tourism product. Under the…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/hvab-commissioners-announce-tourism-grant-recipients
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events