Outdoors
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One Montco Spot Among 13 Beautiful Places to Enjoy and Pick Flowers in Pennsylvania
Spring is upon us, and with it came countless colorful patches of flowers all around Pennsylvania that are a balm for our color-starved eyes, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. In all that beauty, some places stand out and are the perfect places to visit, shop, or pick your own flowers. One Montgomery County spot…
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With Start of Spring, Local Amish Community Prepares for ‘Mud Sales’
With spring just around the corner, the local Amish community is once again starting up its tradition that dates back to the 1960s: mud sales, writes Mark Scolforo for WHEC. Mud sales are country auctions that help finance volunteer fire departments across the Lancaster settlement, as it is referred to by the Amish community. The…
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Sesame Place Kicks Off Spring with Mardi Gras Event: What You Need to Know
Langhorne’s Sesame Place celebrates its opening day on Friday, April 13, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. The beloved amusement park, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and educational fun, is gearing up to offer visitors a blend of celebration and excitement right from the start. Tickets are priced at $45.99 for…
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Saint Joseph’s University Adjunct Professor Deborah Skapik is Also a NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador, SEAL Solar Eclipse Expert
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Philadelphia will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching over 90 percent totality. This will mark the greatest solar coverage the region has seen since Memorial Day weekend in 1984 when coverage was at 95 percent. Deborah Skapik, an adjunct professor of physics at Saint Joseph’s University has been studying eclipses…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or private abodes with exquisite gardens dating back decades or centuries, but viewing them all can take some time, writes Therese Ciesinsi for Lancaster Farming. Private Gardens of Philadelphia, a new…
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Celebrate the Arrival of Spring This Year with a Trip to Local Greenhouses, Gardens
As the sun shines longer and the temperatures warm up, it is the perfect time to spend more time in nature, writes Jeff Tomik for PhillyVoice. One fun way to celebrate the arrival of spring is to visit some of the local gardens and arboretums, including Ott’s Exotic Plants in Schwenksville. At Ott’s Exotic Plants…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or private abodes with exquisite gardens dating back decades or centuries, but viewing them all can take some time, writes Therese Ciesinsi for Lancaster Farming. Private Gardens of Philadelphia, a new…
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Merion Station Author Offers a Guide to Exploring Nature around the Main Line
Mike Weilbacher, a Merion Station resident, and author, has dedicated his life to finding creative ways to teach people about nature, writes the staff of Main Line Today. And now all his experience has culminated in his first book, Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia. Weilbacher is the executive director of…
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Merion Station’s David Rubin Aims to Connect People to Landscapes and Their Beauty
David Rubin, the founding principal of David Rubin Land Collective, stands as a beacon in the realm of landscape architecture, urban design, and planning, writes Suzi Nash for Philadelphia Gay News. He was recently honored with the Garden Club of America’s highest award, celebrating his career dedicated to revitalizing the fabric of cities and communities.…
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Soak in Some Nature at These Hidden Gems Not Far from Montgomery County
The weekends are for resetting and there is no place better to do that than in nature. Luckily not far from or right inside Montgomery County there are some beautiful hidden gems that make the perfect day trip for nature lovers, writes the Better Living staff. Here is just a sampling of the list they…
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These Are Some of the Top Proposal Spots Around Philadelphia
Philadelphia is filled with pretty and unique places to take advantage of and many have been used as proposal spots to pop the question in style, reports Philadelphia Magazine. Local engagement and wedding photographers noted some of their favorite and most scenic Philadelphia proposal spots in the city. Jessica Manns of Jessica Manns Photography highlights…
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Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shop Has All the Ingredients for Some Winter Fun
Despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early spring, it looks like the winter weather will still be with us for a while. The good news, according to Aziza Shuler at CBS Philadelphia, is that there is still a lot of outdoor fun to be had this winter. And if you need to stock up on…
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Coopersburg Sanctuary Will Have You ‘Head Over Hooves’ for Their Rescue Animals
Head Over Hooves Farm in Coopersburg is a peaceful haven for dozens of rescue animals, writes Stephanie Sigafoos for the Lehigh Valley News. During the onset of COVID-19, husband and wife Ron and Cat Hughes transformed their 15-acre farm into a sanctuary that now has seven pigs, goats, roosters, sheep, rabbits, barn cats, alpacas,…
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Penn Researchers Offer Recommendations for Improving Delaware River Water Quality
Researchers at the Water Center at Penn recently offered several recommendations on how to improve Delaware River water quality to achieve safer conditions for swimming, fishing, and drinking, writes Richard Zhuang for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Due to fecal bacteria levels, a 27-mile section of the river is currently considered unsafe for swimming. The study identified…
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New Funding Will Help Expand Power Line Trail Network in Upper Moreland
Upper Moreland Township will now be able to expand the 5.2-mile Power Line Trail into Montgomery and Upper Gwynedd townships to the west, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The $2,465,780 in funding will come from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Regional Technical Committee, according to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. The committee…
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Town Hall Meeting Gives Hope to Opponents of Camping Ground at Big Elk Creek State Park
A packed town hall meeting earlier this month saw hundreds of people show up to express their displeasure over the plan to construct a new camping ground at Big Elk Creek State Park, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The audience members were not the only ones who voiced their opposition to the Department…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Perfect Setting for Long Walk
We all need a long walk sometimes to reset and focus on the moment, and Valley Forge National Historical Park in King of Prussia is the perfect setting for it, writes Beth Price-Williams for Only In Your State. The park offers beautiful scenery along the Joseph Plumb Martin Trail. There is also ample parking on…
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A First Timer’s Guide to Family Fun at Spring Mountain Adventures
If you and the kids enjoy winter sports and snow day fun, then don’t miss Spring Mountain Adventures this winter. Located in Upper Salford Township, Spring Mountain is the closest skiing and snowboarding resort to Philadelphia. The resort features eight trails, four lifts, and two terrain parks. There is something for all skill levels, whether…
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