Why I Love Happy Valley: Fly Fishing in Spruce Creek, Up Next
I grew up in Julian — a quiet corner of Happy Valley where the outdoors wasn’t just a backdrop, it was a way of life. I went to Bald Eagle Area High School, spent my weekends on horseback, learned to hunt in the nearby woods, and fished local streams with my family.
Now, I’m a Penn State student, heading into my senior year this fall as an Agribusiness major. But long before college classes and career plans, I knew where I belonged — outside. Whether I was in the saddle, in the woods, or waist-deep in a cold creek with a fly rod in hand, the outdoors called to me.
The Game Behind the Game: What Every Local Needs to Know About Penn State Football in 2025
As the 2025 college football season kicks off, Penn State finds itself at the center of one of the most transformative eras in college athletics history. Beyond the touchdowns and tailgates, the evolving financial, legal, and operational forces now shaping college football are reshaping the Happy Valley economy and our community. Here’s your guide to all the moving parts.
A Snapshot in Time: Happy Valley’s Pink Pony Moment
It’s June 18, 2025.
There are just 45 workdays until students return for the first day of Penn State classes.
Have you been to a pool yet this summer?
Or has it just… rained every day since Memorial Day?
Around here, time moves both fast and strangely slow—until suddenly, it’s football season again. And this fall, as 100,000 fans pour into Beaver Stadium, there will be a moment—maybe between plays or during a timeout—when Pink Pony Club plays over the loudspeakers.
