Outdoors
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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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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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Chester County Orchards Open for the Season: Where to Pick Strawberries, Peaches, Apples, and More
Chester County’s orchards and farm stands are open for the season, and if you know where to go, the picking is good for fresh seasonal fruit, write Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Fruit-picking has become one of Chester County’s signature seasonal draws, with family farms and working orchards scattered across…
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Darlington Inn Auction Stirs Dirt in Long Crebilly Farm Battle
The battle to keep Crebilly Farm as open space has not lost steam, with residents pressing Westtown Township officials to reconsider any commercial use of the property’s historic Darlington Inn, which the township plans to auction off, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Officials said a circulating email “mischaracterized the intent and scope of the agenda item”…
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The Chester County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Chester County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple…
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Three Baby Eaglets Hatch in Downingtown’s Kerr Park
The arrival of three baby eaglets in Downingtown’s Kerr Park has led to the closure of the surrounding area, potentially putting annual holiday events on pause, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. The eagle nest has been under observation since October 2024 in the back of the park, an area dubbed “the pines.” The pair of…
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Black Bear Roams West Vincent Township, Rummaging through Neighborhood Trash
West Vincent Township officials have received several reports of a black bear spotted in the area, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Residents have caught the small bear on home surveillance cameras. The bear has been seen rummaging through trash cans and pulling out bags. West Vincent Township Police Department shared a Nest Camera video of…
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Ever Seen a Sheep Sheared? Here’s Your Chance at Springton Manor Farm
Baa! The sheep are losing their winter wool, and everyone is invited to the shearing. On Saturday, May 2, Chester County Parks + Preservation will host its annual Sheep + Wool Day from 11 AM to 3 PM at Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore. The herd’s shearing, which is the highlight of the event, will…
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Chester County Lake Listed as One of Best Places for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Chester County is being recognized as one of the best places in Pennsylvania for a long-beloved outdoor activity of bass fishing, writes Brian Whipkey for GoErie. Marsh Creek Lake, within Marsh Creek State Park in Upper Uwchlan and Wallace Townships, was listed amongst several large reservoirs in Pennsylvania where the sport is enjoyed. As a popular…
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Enjoy a Scenic Springtime Hike Around These Chester County Trails
With warm spring weather finally arriving, it’s time to grab your hiking boots and head out for a trek around Chester County’s many hiking trails, write Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver, and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. Here are four local trails where you can enjoy a scenic hike this spring and summer. Marsh…
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Plans Underway to Join Chester Valley and Schuylkill River Trails
Long-term plans are underway to join the Schuylkill River and Chester Valley Trails in a multi-year project, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The King of Prussia Business Improvement District (KOBID) is leading the project’s fundraising and trail design. Currently, the plan is to bridge gaps between seven currently separated trail segments to streamline…
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Downingtown Trestle Bridge to Undergo Redesign Amid Chester Valley Trail Expansion
Plans are underway to redesign Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge as part of long-term plans to extend the Chester Valley Trail, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The historic bridge has been out of commission since the 1980s, sitting untouched across the east Brandywine River. Stretching 1,450 feet long and 130 feet high, the structure will…
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‘Buried at a Critical Time in Our Country’s History,’ Four Revolutionary War-Era Cannons Unearthed in Glenmoore
Four massive Revolutionary War-era cannons that were cast at historic Warwick Furnace have been unearthed by the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust from the Thomas P. Bentley Nature Preserve, according to a report from the Daily Local News. “During the 1777 British advance on Philadelphia, cannons cast at Warwick were buried in the fields…
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Longwood Gardens’ Spring Blooms Now on View Until May
Spring returns in brilliant color at Longwood Gardens during Spring Blooms, on view March 27 through May 3. The season begins in late March with emerging blooms from hardy bulbs, crocus, and forsythia, followed by the arrival of soft pink cherry blossoms in early April. By mid-April, more than 150,000 tulips and other spring bulbs are expected to…
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Three Chester County Hiking Trails to Catch the Best Nature Views
With the start of 2025, there’s no better time for a new beginning and becoming a better version of yourself, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. If one of your goals is to be more active, there are a few great Chester County hiking trails to take advantage of. Let’s get moving! Binky Lee Preserve…
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Here are Some of the Best Sledding Destinations Around Chester County
This week’s snowstorm hopefully won’t be the last for this winter season, writes Bailey King and Dan McQuade for Philadelphia Magazine. Here’s your guide to the best sledding destinations in and around Chester County. Devil’s Hill at Pocopson Elementary School, is a monstrous hill in front of the school. The hill is located at 1105…
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Winter Wonder Displays at Longwood Gardens Through March, Plus a New Glowing Experience
Winter Wonder returns to Longwood Gardens from now through March 22, 2026. The annual display features colorful, blooming gardens under glass that chase away the chill of winter. New this year is a special after-hours experience, Garden Glow, on select Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings beginning Feb. 13. Garden Glow Nature and light collide in Garden Glow on…
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Walking on Frozen Schuylkill River is Both Dangerous and Illegal, Philly Police Warn
Philadelphia police are warning the public to avoid ice-covered bodies of water, including the frozen Schuylkill River, or risk facing fines, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The frozen river’s allure is strong, particularly because it only freezes a few times each decade, tempting some people to venture onto the ice. “We’re getting reports of people…
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