The wedding bells are ringing here in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania! As wedding season blooms alongside the tulips, crocuses and daffodils, brides and grooms are getting ready to tie the knot at some of Happy Valley’s most unique venues. Whether you long to…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/where-to-find-your-forever-happy-in-happy-valley
Exercise and spending time in nature are both scientifically proven to improve people’s physical and mental well-being, so it’s no wonder a place known as “Happy Valley” is a wonderland for all types of outdoor recreation. It’s also a great place to meet…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/getting-outside-in-happy-valley-pennsylvania
Lifelong Surfer Matt Grube lived in Hawaii before moving to Happy Valley and yes, he’s well aware that there are no waves. Matt has embraced the outdoor recreation that Central Pennsylvania has to offer.
Competitive athletes Maure Irwin-Furmanek and Bob Furmanek have raced across the country. Here’s why training for a triathlon in their own backyard — and finishing on the 50-yard line of Beaver Stadium — is especially meaningful to them.
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/training-for-ironman-bob-furmanek-maure-irwin-furmanek
Millheim, the heart of Penns Valley, is a town that surprises. Look at the bare description – 900 people, a traffic light, named for mills that have been gone for a hundred years – and you wouldn’t expect much. A quick drive-through town probably wouldn’t…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/slow-down-for-millheim
Skip the major retailers and find something truly unique during your next shopping trip to Happy Valley. Whether you want a taste of the region’s agriculture and local food products, the best gear for your next outdoor adventure (and Happy Valley…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/uncover-the-unique-and-one-of-a-kind-in-happy-valley
The Nittany Mountain Bicycling Association and State College Cycling Community are excited to welcome Pennsylvania’s first Director of Outdoor Recreation to Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reigner will be speaking at JL Farm & Cidery on Thursday,…
When Tanya Campbell was a little girl, her grandmother walked her dogs on Charcoal Flats, a trail in Shingletown. Tanya, her mother, and her daughter also enjoyed hiking along this same trail. The trail, just past Pine Grove Mills near the small town of…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and Downtown State College has over 300 businesses to check out for a perfect day. And with so many options throughout Happy Valley, where does one start? Luckily for you, we have your day planned for every type…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/inspiration-for-valentines-day-happyvalleypa-edition
It’s no surprise State College was named one of the 2022 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com, and in top communities on Niche. Here are just a few of the positive attributes that local residents love about their hometown.
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/why-locals-love-state-college-living
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events