How do you want to spend your spring at Penn State? Here are some great events and locations for you to experience before the end of the semester. Happy Valley and this blog have a list of the events you do not want to miss in the next few months.
Springtime in Happy Valley always kicks off with the popular Blue and White Weekend. Like homecoming, this event brings together alumni visiting just in time to celebrate their Penn State pride in the sun. Blue and White Weekend brings back some great tailgating memories from the fall. There is nothing like spending time in the sun, eating great food and playing corn hole with fellow Penn Staters. Photo Credit: Penn State
Happy Valley has plenty of beautiful sites to see, but hiking Mount Nittany on a warm sunny day is always a fan favorite. After spending a lot of time indoors from the cold, snow and rain, it is great to finally enjoy an outside workout. Mount Nittany is only a few miles from State College and is fun for all ages. This hike is easy, fun and enjoyable. Photo Credit: Penn State
There is certainly nothing like having some Creamery ice cream on the patio during the spring. The Berkey Creamery, known for their delicious ice cream, has a variety of flavors to choose from but don’t forget you can’t mix them! After picking up some ice cream, you can also take a walk over to the Arboretum to enjoy some of the beautiful gardens. If traveling far, always remember to ask for some to take home in their specialty travel bags! Photo Credit: Penn State Berkey Creamery
The warmer months of spring mean a lot of things to different people, but for the legal crowd it means one thing: 55 Days of Café. For 55 days (It is 55 days because Penn State was founded in 1855,) participants must come to Café 210 West and get one food item or one beverage and sign in with their assigned participant number as proof. There are more rules that can be found here. Participants who last the entire 55 days get their name engraved on a plaque on the wall in Café. Even if you don't participate in 55 days, you can still stop in and relax with great food and drink in the warm weather on Cafe's front or back patio. Photo Credit: Cafe 210 West Facebook
Another way to get out and enjoy Happy Valley this spring is by going trout fishing. There is a plethora of streams and lakes in the surrounding region to choose from. Whipple Dam State Park, Penns Creek and Spring Creek are just a few local options. Whether you're a die-hard fisherman or just looking for some recreational fun, Happy Valley is home to some of the finest trout fishing in the state. Photo Credit: Penns Creek Angler
Warmer weather means cleaner streets and sidewalks. What better time then to take out the bike and go for a ride around beautiful State College? And if you’re feeling especially adventurous, feel free to bike the Tussey Mountain Loop for an 11-mile ride that is sure to be a great workout. Click here for more bike trails to try.Photo Credit: The Alleghenies Facebook Page
Time for a round of golf! From the Penn State Golf Courses to Toftrees Golf Club, a golfing enthusiast has many options when it comes to playing a few rounds. Whether you have been golfing for years or are just trying to learn, State College offers great opportunities to golf. Tussey Mountain also offers a driving range and par 3 course. Get more information on the golfing locations and programs in the area here. Photo Credit: Penn State Golf Courses
Just about 40 minutes from State College sits Raystown Lake, which stretches 8,300 acres and has been called one of the hidden games of Pennsylvania. In addition to all that the lake has to offer, the Raystown region offers lots of fun activities and great places to dine and shop. Learn more about how you can enjoy spring in Raystownhere. Photo Credit: Raystown Lake Region
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