The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is committed to the health, safety and enjoyment of visitors and local residents. We are carefully and closely monitoring corona virus (COVID-19) updates from public health and travel industry experts and will continue to do so.
Our hotels and restaurants are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of visitors and residents alike. Please check individual websites and social media for specific business information and hours.
We look forward to welcoming you to Happy Valley, PA and hope that you will include our beautiful valleys in your plans for summer and fall adventures.
Happy Valley offers abundant recreational opportunities, and peace and solitude that can be found on our many hiking and biking trails and outdoor attractions during this recommended time of social distancing.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau cannot stress enough that we believe in responsible and safe travel. We do encourage visitors planning business or leisure travel to Happy Valley to refer to the following resources for reliable information and updates regarding COVID-19:
Centre County Lodging Availability: Available Here
Centre Daily Times: State College Restaurant Availability
Happy Valley Takeout & Online Sales - Curbside, Takeout, Delivery: Available Here
CarryOutPA.com (search by your Pennsylvania town or zip code)
County/Local Information & Resources
Centre County Quarantine 2020 - Food To Go Facebook Group
Centre Region Parks and Recreation “yellow phase” operating procedures
State College Borough Launches Resources & Information Page
Save Your Town - Centre County
Local media outlet offering free opportunity to highlight your business: Available Here
321Blink marketing agency offers "Back-to-Business" marketing packages LINK
Hello Social Co. offers recovery rates for new clients LINK
State College Spikes joins Minor League Baseball in raising funds to feed America
State Information & Resources
Health Resources:
Guidance for Pennsylvania businesses re-opening during ‘yellow phase,’ effective May 8, 2020
Pennsylvania Department of Health
April 20, Harrisburg: Governor Wolf announces 3 actions in "small steps towards normalcy" for PA
COVID-19 Safety Procedures for Businesses
PA Guidance for Restaurants - May 27, 2020
Professional Sports Guidance - May 27, 2020, Gov. order LINK
Business Assistance:
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Current list of businesses allowed to operate, 3/23/2020
Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation information
Emergency Agriculture Assistance Grants - Team PA Foundation
SEDA-COG announces new revolving loan fund
Local media outlet offering free opportunity to highlight your business: Available Here
Cocktails To Go (PA HB 327) signed into law and effective immediately. DETAILS FOR RESTAURANTS
Hospitality/Tourism Resources:
Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association (PRLA)
DCNR, state parks, and forests facility closures
PA Tourism COVID-19 Survey Results & Research
Supporting Articles:
Food Safety and Coronavirus: A Comprehensive Guide
Department of Agriculture COVID-19 guidance for retail grocery stores, food trucks and bars: Available Here
National Information & Resources
Health Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Supporting Articles:
Families first coronavirus response act: Q&A
CDC information on everyday preventative actions you can take to help prevent respiratory illnesses is available here.
Business Assistance:
Small Travel Businesses Imperiled Without Congressional Action - Fact Sheet
Paycheck Protection Program Now Open -
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.
SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
The Paycheck Protection Program will be available through June 30, 2020.
U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Chamber Foundation Save Small Business Initiative
Small Business Benefits and the CARES Act: What Farm and Food Producers Need to Know
Travel & Tourism Resources
U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 Response
U.S. Travel Summary of the CARE Act
2020 U.S. Census operational adjustments
Supporting Articles:
Travel Leaders Echo Experts: Make Fact-Based Decisions About Traveling
U.S. Travel Association to stay informed on the latest updates as it relates to travel.
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