Outdoors
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6 Montgomery County Day Trips That Feel Like a Mini Vacation
A memorable getaway does not require airfare or a hotel reservation. Sometimes a change of scenery and an unhurried meal are enough to make an ordinary Saturday feel like a trip. Montgomery County and its immediate surroundings offer six destinations that can turn a weekend into something closer to a vacation, from European-inspired architecture to…
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The Montgomery County Trail Towns You’ve Been Sleeping On
Montgomery County’s trails are no longer just weekend paths for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Increasingly, they are becoming a connected network that could reshape how residents move through the county. These trails are also changing how certain towns define themselves. A major push to connect trails across Montgomery County is bringing new attention to places…
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Schuylkill River Water Trail Recognition Highlights Montco’s Outdoor Appeal
The Schuylkill River Water Trail has received a major federal upgrade, giving Montgomery County another reason to celebrate, writes Ron Devlin for The Republican Herald. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum recently designated the Schuylkill River Water Trail as a National Water Trail, making it the first in Pennsylvania to receive the honor. The…
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Camp Isn’t Just for Kids This Summer in King of Prussia
Forget eating lunch at your desk. This month, King of Prussia District is inviting workers, residents, and visitors to relive the best parts of summer camp with Camp KOP, a free lunchtime series at the newly opened Recharge Park featuring archery, axe-throwing, lawn games, food trucks, happy hours, and a corporate field day competition. Held…
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Recharge Park Opens in King of Prussia as New Hub for Community, Wellness, and Connection
For years, King of Prussia has been known as a destination for shopping, dining, business, and entertainment. Now, it has a new place designed for something many people could use a little more of. A chance to slow down, reconnect, and recharge. King of Prussia District recently celebrated the grand opening of Recharge Park, a 1.1-acre…
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The Summer Camp That Never Really Ended for These Chester County Men
Every Friday, about 20 men scattered across the country open their laptops and dial into a Zoom call. They’re in their 70s and 80s now, but for an hour or so, they’re kids at camp again. The thread connecting them is Camp Saginaw, the overnight camp in Oxford farmland where they spent their summers in…
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King of Prussia’s New Recharge Park Could Become One of the Region’s Most Important Trail Destinations
Montgomery County has spent decades quietly building one of the most extensive trail networks in the Philadelphia region. Its latest addition is about to open in King of Prussia, writes The Philly Voice. Recharge Park, a new 1.8-acre public space along First Avenue between Valley Forge Casino Resort and Topgolf, will officially open June 4.…
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How to Spend a Perfect Summer Day at Nockamixon State Park
Before most people finish their first cup of coffee, kayaks are already cutting across the glassy surface of Lake Nockamixon. Hikers are lacing up in the parking lot. A sailboat drifts toward the middle of the lake without a sound. This is Nockamixon State Park at its best. And if you time it right, it…
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From Ardmore to Upper Merion, Montco’s Farmers Markets Are Back for the Season
Farmers market season is in full swing across the region, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Montco is home to several markets where shoppers can find fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and other locally made products. From indoor markets open year-round to seasonal outdoor gatherings, these destinations offer plenty of options for…
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Cross County Trail Expansion Moves Forward with Major Montco Investment
Montgomery County is moving forward with a $2.28 million investment in trail development, including a key contract awarded to a Fort Washington-based engineering firm, according to Rachel Ravina for Wiss Now. County commissioners recently approved two agreements for preliminary engineering work tied to the Cross County Trail East project. One $1.35 million contract was awarded…
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Montco Trail Challenge Invites Residents to Explore History with Every Step
Montgomery County’s popular outdoor tradition is back, giving residents a fun way to explore local trails while staying active, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The annual Montco Trail Challenge officially kicked off last weekend, inviting participants to visit 18 trails and, for the first time, four historic sites across the county. The Montgomery County Office…
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Beloved State Champion Tree Receives Funeral in Bala Cynwyd on Arbor Day
An unusual funeral took place on Arbor Day at Laurel Hill in Bala Cynwyd, where the majestic English yew tree, a beloved Pennsylvania state champion, was laid to rest, writes Siafa Lewis for CBS News Philadelphia. Often called the tree of the dead, yew trees are frequently found in cemetery landscapes. The state champion had…
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Curtis Arboretum: Wooded Crown Jewel and Quiet Refuge in Wyncote
Nestled in Wyncote, Curtis Arboretum has been a local wooded crown jewel since the 1890s, offering a quiet refuge for reflection, weddings, and community gatherings, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Prior to its transformation into an arboretum, the property belonged to Cyrus Curtis, founder of Curtis Publishing and publications such as The Saturday Evening Post and Ladies’…
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Tee Time in Montco: Public Courses for Every Skill Level and Budget
With warmer weather settling into Montgomery County, it’s officially golf season — and whether you’re chasing a challenge or a casual round, there’s a course for you. Here’s a look at some of Montco’s best public options: Lederach Golf Course (Harleysville) – One of Montco’s premier public courses, Lederach is known for its elevation changes…
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Get Outside: Top Hiking Spots Across Montgomery County
With warmer weather arriving, Montgomery County residents don’t have to travel far to find scenic hiking spots, according to Main Line Today. Several local trails showcase the variety of outdoor experiences right here in Montco, from creekside loops to historic park paths. Evansburg State Park’s Skippack Creek Loop offers a 4.8-mile trek along both sides…
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Ridge Valley Farm in Sumneytown Transforms Maple Sugaring Hobby Into Thriving Business
What began as a hobby for Jim and Sue Myers of Green Lane’s Ridge Valley Farm has since grown into a thriving maple sugaring business, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. The couple harvest sap from maple trees and cook it down to become syrup, then sell it along with other value-added products at their…
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s Now Named the ‘Isle of Jean’
A small island in the Schuylkill River that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a local woman and now has an official name: Isle of Jean, writes Nick Jaramillo for Billy Penn at WHYY. The island, which can be approached on a small boardwalk,…
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Ambler Man Chases Meteorites Worth Hundreds Per Gram
An Ambler man is chasing pieces of outer space and racing against time to recover them, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meteorite hunter Brett Joseph Cohen recently dropped everything after reports of a meteor streaking across the skies in Pennsylvania and Ohio, setting off a sonic boom and sparking a search for fragments.…
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