Outdoors
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Montco Homeowners Could Greatly Benefit from Close-to-Home Travel Boom
Since the pandemic started, demand has skyrocketed for destinations travelers can drive to rather than fly, which creates an amazing opportunity for local homeowners to earn some extra cash, writes Zach Wichter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Airbnb and Vrbo, which allow homeowners to rent out rooms in their homes or properties to short-term…
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Signs of Spring and Warmer Weather Give Hope to Local Residents and Businesses
At Linvilla Orchards in nearby Media, peachtree buds are swelling and that means it’s time for pruning. Warmer temperatures are bringing the trees back to life. And that’s not the only thing, as residents, businesses, and restaurants embrace the coming spring in the area, reports Rosemary Connors for nbcphiladelphia.com. Linvilla farm manager Norm Schultz is…
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Schuylkill River Trail Ranks High Among USA Today 10 Best Riverwalks
Schuylkill River Trail is one of the nation’s ten greatest riverwalks, according to the new ranking recently published by USA Today 10Best. The original list of 20 nominees was compiled by 10Best and a panel of urban planning experts. Then the public was asked to vote for their favorites. . . Based on the readers’…
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After Having to Close Its Doors Due to Pandemic, John James Audubon Center to Reopen on March 4
After having to close its doors for several months due to the pandemic, the John James Audubon Center is set to reopen on March 4, writes Kelsey Fabian for PHL17. The 18,000 square-foot space first had its grand opening in June 2019, but the pandemic forced it to close several times over the last year.…
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Longwood Gardens Plans Stunning New Makeover to Continue the Property’s Beautiful and Distinguished History
Longwood Gardens has unveiled plans for a sweeping, yet deeply sensitive transformation of its core area of conservatory gardens, in the most ambitious revitalization in a century of America’s greatest center for horticultural display. Adding new plantings and buildings across 17 acres, Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience will expand the public spaces of the…
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Cold Snowy Weather is Keeping Harleysville Ace Hardware Busier Than It Has Been in Years
Extremely cold weather and an abundance of snow is keeping Harleysville Ace Hardware in Harleysville busiest than it has been in five years, reports Miguel Martinez-Valle for NBC10 Philadelphia. On the days when more snowfall is expected, the store is having trouble keeping up with the demand. Salt, shovels, and sleds have been sliding off…
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The 15th Annual VF Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Supporting Valley Forge National Historical Park Goes Virtual
The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run registration is now open and runners and walkers everywhere are invited to participate virtually during National Park Week, April 17th – 25th. Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), all proceeds from the event benefit Valley Forge National Historical Park. The cost is $40 with an…
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Hidden Oasis in Chadds Ford is Considered One of the Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Private Gardens
Located in Chadds Ford and owned by Wayne and Doris Guymon, WynEden is considered one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier private gardens, writes Lora Bilton Englehart for The Hunt magazine. The Guymons bought the 9.5-acre property tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in 1998. Immediately, Wayne started to visualize what he wanted to do with the…
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Critical Link Between Chesco and Montco On Schuylkill River Trail Completed
Mont Clare Bridge Trail Connection, a critical link between Montgomery and Chester counties on the Schuylkill River Trail, has been completed and is now available for bicyclists and pedestrians to enjoy, according to a staff report from the GVF. The analysis of Mont Clare Bridge was first done in 2013, thanks to a William Penn…
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PHS Receives Generous Grant for Public Garden in Abington Township
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been awarded a $1M Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant to make capital improvements at its Meadowbrook Farm in Abington Township over the winter. The late J. Liddon Pennock, Jr. bequeathed Meadowbrook Farm, a 25-acre property, to PHS in 2003 and this award will allow PHS to make capital improvements,…
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New Land Deal Turns 577-Acre Farm in Nearby Chester County into Public Nature Preserve
A part of Glenroy Farm in Lower Oxford and West Nottingham townships will become a public nature preserve thanks to a $6.6 million land deal made by the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art in partnership with the Oxford Area Foundation, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 577-acre plot along Octoraro Creek was…
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You Do Not Have to Go Far to Enjoy Some of Region’s Best Corn Mazes
The season of corn mazes is upon us, and some of the best and most impressive ones in the region are just a short drive away, write Caroline Cunningham and Matt Phillips for the Philadelphia Magazine. Merrymead Farm in Lansdale has prepared an exciting corn maze design for this year, with a huge roster at…
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YMCA Camp Bucks Kids Sit Down with High-Profile Lunch Buddy: Sen. Bob Casey
The kids at YMCA Camp Bucks had an additional adult attending a lunch session last week. It wasn’t a supplemental food server, nor an extra pair of eyes monitoring behavior. It was Senator Bob Casey, as reported by John Berry in The Trentonian. Casey was at the Fairless Hills site to visit with the campers;…
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How to Lessen the Havoc Daylight Savings Wreaks on Our Bodies
By Wendi Rank For years, a battle has waged within the walls of my home. My husband, a devout outdoorsman, maintains we are happier, healthier people when we spend time outdoors. This assertion is patently ridiculous. I am certainly more contented when I’m locked into Unsolved Mysteries on my tablet. Obviously, my husband is right.…
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Take a Hike! 4 Beginner Hiking Trails in Montgomery County
Hiking is a great way to become immersed in nature, get a good workout in, and mentally recharge. Lucky for those here in Montgomery County, there’s almost 100 miles of trails to explore. Each one has something special to offer. However, picking the right trail can be difficult for someone who is new to hiking. The…
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REI, with Several Local Sites, Saw Its Business Boom During Pandemic
Recreational Equipment, the nation’s leading retailer of outdoor recreational products with locations in King of Prussia and Conshohocken, saw its business boom during the pandemic, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. REI is organized as a consumers’ co-op and sells everything from tents to climbing equipment to kayaking gear. The company had to close…
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Montco Trail Access, Diversity, and Awareness Plan Receives Stamp of Approval
The Montgomery County Trail Access, Diversity, and Awareness Plan received a stamp of approval from county leaders at the recent commissioners’ meeting, writes Rachel Ravina for the Montgomery Media. According to Bill Hartman, the Montgomery County Planning Commission’s section chief for trails and open space, the study was funded through a Delaware Valley Regional Planning…
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The Best Fall Events to Check Out in Montco This October
From hayrides and corn mazes to foliage hikes and wine tastings, there’s loads of exciting things to do this October in Montgomery County. Here are some popular events and activities that are a must this fall. Skippack Days Arts & Craft Show October 2-4 | Skippack Come out and support small business owners at this craft…
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