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Welcome to the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Dispatch

Welcome to the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Dispatch

In celebration of National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3-9, 2020), the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau proudly launches the Dispatch—our new website blog. Experience Happy Valley's premier attractions and assets through fresh, visually captivating presentations. We deliver engaging, magazine-style content anchored in authentic storytelling and exclusive local insights. Share your content ideas: email edwards@happyvalley.com.

Important Safety Note:
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau champions responsible, safe travel. Travelers should consult official COVID-19 resources for the latest updates. Some blog posts predate the pandemic—verify current hours and status directly on business websites. We provide links to businesses and relevant resources throughout.

- Ed Stoddard, Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

Travel Notes
  • Top 10 Happiest Countries in the World: Insights from the UN World Happiness Report

    Imagine your ideal happy place: sandy beaches, snowy slopes, or a serene savanna sunset. For residents of the worlds happiest countries, bliss is right at home, as revealed by the United Nations World Happiness Report. Since 2012, the UNs Sustainable Development Solutions Network has ranked over 150 countries based on six key factors: income, freedom, trust, generosity, healthy life expectancy, and social support. Compiled by economists, psychologists, and statisticians, the latest report offer

  • Take in Breathtaking Views of Happy Valley from Mount Nittany Summit

    Have you truly experienced Happy Valley without gazing upon its stunning vistas from the summit of Mount Nittany? This iconic vantage point offers sweeping panoramas of State College, Penn State University, and the surrounding landscapes. For alumni, students, locals, and visitors alike, summiting Mount Nittany is a must-do bucket-list adventure that captures the essence of the region. As a cherished cultural and environmental landmark of Penn State, Mount Nittany is preserved through the

  • Discover Spooky Fun in Happy Valley: Ghost Tours and Fall Festivals

    Happy Valley shines as one of the best autumn destinations, blending the electric atmosphere of Penn State home game Saturdays with the vibrant foliage transforming Mount Nittany and beyond into a sea of orange, yellow, and red. Amid this seasonal magic, a packed calendar of family-friendly fall festivals and spooky events awaits. This October, immerse yourself in the Spooky Speakeasy or Candlelight Ghost Tours—heres everything you need to know: Experience the Spooky Sp