From expansive farmlands to lush mountain forests, from clear limestone streams to tree-lined neighborhoods, Happy Valley is rich in scenery. Local pastel artist Jennifer Shuey’s work is synonymous with the natural beauty of Happy Valley, capturing its…
Its central location, easy access to Interstates 99 and 80, and the perfect blend of small towns and natural assets make Happy Valley a destination for meeting and event planners looking for the best spaces to host weddings, retreats, athletic…
Welcome to the heart of outdoor adventure – Happy Valley, Pennsylvania! With over 750,000 acres of public lands, including Moshannon, Sproul, Bald Eagle, and Rothrock State Forests, Happy Valley is the ultimate base camp for your outdoor activities.…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/explore-more-of-the-happy-valley-outdoors
Calling all outdoor recreation enthusiasts and nature lovers: the all-new Purple Lizard Pennsylvania Statewide Outdoor Recreation Map has just launched!
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
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events