Outdoors
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Access Birding Founder Stops by Montco to Assess Wissahickon Trails
Freya McGregor, an Australia native and founder of Access Birding, a consulting and training service, stopped by Montgomery County last week to help make local trails better for everybody, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McGregor spent a week working with the nonprofit Wissahickon Trails to gauge how various groups of people experience its…
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Temple Ambler Is Hosting the Great American Campout and the Science of Scary
Are you ready for a night of camping under the stars with a little bit of something scary thrown in for the Halloween season? As part of Temple Ambler EarthFest, Temple will be hosting The Great American Campout from 2 p.m. October 21 to 10 a.m. on Sunday October 22 on the Bright Hall Lawn.…
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Yurts and Cabins Oh My! Here’s Your Guide to Outdoor Getaways in Pennsylvania
The fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the changes of leaves at Pennsylvania’s beautiful state parks and why not do it in style by staying in a cabin or a yurt, right? Philadelphia Magazine’s Victor Fiorillo has compiled a quick and easy guide for planning your next getaway. Here are some…
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Bala Cynwyd’s BaseCamp Glamping Turns Your Backyard into Paradise
Bala Cynwyd-based BaseCamp Glamping can turn a backyard or a state park camping site into a true glamping paradise for those who want the experience, but not the hustle of setting it up, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. The company delivers and sets up waterproof bell tents along with beds, linens, pillows, blankets, camping…
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Reach New Heights at Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Visitors to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown can scale new heights at the Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Nick Iadonisi and Todd Haas for 6ABC. The adventure experience includes obstacles and a ropes and zip line course that goes through trees, over animals and ends with a 30-foot simulated free fall.…
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Q&A with Montco Writer of New Book ‘Wild Philly’
In his new book, Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia, Montgomery County writer-naturalist Mike Weilbacher offers a guide to exploring all the natural gems around the Main Line. The book published by Timber Press features 25 field trips to parks, preserves and natural areas and includes illustrated maps to help with…
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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
Just months after several sightings in Bucks County, another black bear has been seen wandering around the area. Annie McCormick wrote about the sighting for 6abc. A black bear was seen walking around Perkasie last week. Local residents were able to get pictures of the animal but did their best to stay a safe distance…
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Schuylkill River and Delaware River Trails Both Have Gaps, Here Is What Is Being Done to Connect Them
While both the Schuylkill River Trail and Delaware River Trail are not continuous, there are currently plans to connect the gaps, with some projects already underway, writes Asha Prihar for Billy Penn at WHYY. The plans are connected to larger efforts to create a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly infrastructure in the region and wider. This…
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‘Arthropalooza’ at Churchville Nature Center Offers Bug-Tasting and Cockroach Racing
Bugs were once again on the menu on Saturday at this year’s Arthropalooza at Churchville Nature Center, writes Emily Rizzo for the WHYY. In addition to staple barbeque-flavored crickets and pizza-flavored worms, the annual event offered more options than ever, including honey mustard, chocolate coffee, sour cream and onion, and curry tastes. Those who decided…
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‘Pollinator Palooza’ To Be Held in Bucks County This Month. Read to Learn More
A nature preserve in Bucks County will be celebrating its local wildlife with a family-fun gathering this weekend. Event organizers with the Delaware Canal State Park and Jackson Pond Preserve will be hosting ‘Pollinator Palooza’ at the preserve in Forest Grove, an unincorporated community in Buckingham Township, on Aug. 12 from 10 AM – 3 PM. “As the…
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How to Survive Tick Season in Montgomery County
The summertime is a great time for hiking trips and exploring nature, but it is important for you to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites. Philadelphia Magazine’s Mary Clare Fischer and Laura Brzyski write that to protect yourself you need to know not only how to check for ticks,…
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Where Are All the Fireflies in Montgomery County?
Summer is here, and the fireflies should be arriving soon — right? Otherwise known as lightning bugs or glow worms, their populations have been declining, but there are ways to help, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Pennsylvania Patch. Across Montgomery County and the state, these jewels of the night have been prominently sighted every summer for…
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Montgomery County Hosts Stops for 112-Mile Guided Trip on the Schuylkill River
Montgomery County hosted multiple stops on the famous Schuylkill River Sojourn. The three-day 112-mile trip involved hundreds of people paddling in their kayaks and canoes from Schuylkill Haven in Schuylkill County to Boathouse Row. About 250 people signed up, and 50 committed to doing the entire trek. Along with Pottstown, stops were also in…
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New Pump Track in Phoenixville Delights Bikers of All Ages
Excitement filled the new Phoenixville Bike Park on Franklin Street last week as dozens of bikers of all ages lined up for their turn on the new ramps and hills, writes Holly Herman for the Phoenixville Patch. Built at the cost of around $90,000, over 100 families and businesses donated to help make the dream…
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Chester County Teen Fights Off Shark at Jersey Shore
Maggie Drozdowski, a Chester County teenager, survived a shark attack during a surfing outing over the weekend in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, write Matt Petrillo and Alicia Roberts for CBS News Philadelphia. “I was in shock and I didn’t even realize what was going on until I was out of the water,” said Drozdowski. The…
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Local Garden and Flower Shops Are Ideal for Green-Thumbed Patrons to Dig into Merchandise, Resources, Information
Spring is the season for appreciating the ever-greening landscape, and Montgomery County is blooming with garden and flower shops that offer beautiful, unique plants. They’re great resources for picking up gifts, sprucing up a home plot, or even just wandering aisles filled with colorful flowers and eye-catching plants. The recommendations from the Valley Forge Tourism…
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Pottstown Report Cited Oddity in the Sky over Limerick Generating Station
Late Dec., 2022 seemed to be an active time for weird things in the Montgomery County sky. An eyewitness from Pottstown, for example, reported a triangle-shaped object with three orange lights moving slowly and silently toward the Limerick Generating Station. Roger Marsh filed the story of the unusual visual for Newsbreak. According to testimony from…
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One Eastern Pennsylvania Waterway Makes State List of Best ‘Swimming Holes,’ and We’ve Got It
It won’t be long before the summer simmer takes hold of Southeast Pennsylvania, leading residents in search of a cool retreat by the water. But as reported by Ashley Adams in The Keystone, that doesn’t necessarily mean a drive to the Jersey Shore. Adams looked for “swimmin’ hole” adventures statewide and listed the best. Her…
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