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
Don't let the pride in Penn State sports fool you--Happy Valley also boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, thanks to university-based resources and a local culture that promotes creativity and appreciates and fosters talent in arts. The area is a…
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/the-arts-in-happy-valley
Anna from StuckOnTheGo.com recently visited for a #hosted trip to Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Anna was kind enough to share her first impressions of her trip with Dispatch.HappyValley.com. Read on!
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/anna-cook-visits-happy-valley
Suppose for a moment a die-hard fly fisherman with a few blank squares to fill on his calendar were to tack a map of Pennsylvania on the wall, and then randomly throw a dart with intentions of fishing the nearest trout stream to the dart’s point of…
Keriann Smith came to Happy Valley to get her degree in Hospitality Management from Penn State. She got a lot more in return. “I instantly fell in love with Happy Valley and the community,” she said. “I love being outdoors whether it’s snowboarding in the…
Enjoy Happy Valley like the locals do with a midweek adventure! Happy Valley isn’t just for weekends. In fact, there’s something magical about workday Happy Valley — it’s less crowded, more local, and just as jam-packed with culture, arts and events.
https://dispatch.happyvalley.com/blog/getaways-arent-just-for-weekends
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events