Outdoors
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Elverson Resident Paddles Different Canoe Each Day of Schuylkill River Sojourn
Elverson resident Dick Leone has a unique approach to the Schuylkill River Sojourn: he uses a different canoe each day, writes Evan Brandt for The Mercury. He owns 26 canoes in total, and some of them he helped to design, develop, and test, including the one he used recently. “We tested it against the fastest…
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Chester County Home to One of Pennsylvania’s Best Tubing Spots
If you are looking for a nice place to enjoy a relaxing float down the water with family or friends, there is the perfect spot for tubing right here in Chester County, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Northbrook Canoe Company in West Chester offers you a chance to fully take advantage of the lazy…
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Recreation Area Near Bucks County Could Become America’s Next National Park
A beloved outdoor area near Bucks County is being considered as the location of the country’s next national park. Miles Howard wrote about the location for National Geographic. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, located between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is one of several outdoors areas in the United States being considered to become…
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New Bike Park 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 $125,000, over 100 families and businesses donated to help make the dream…
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Washington Post: Founder of Exton’s Tree Top Builders Offers Tips on Building Treehouses
Treehouses are epicenters of endless adventures for both the young and the young at heart, but constructing one that is safe can take some time, writes Nevin Martell for The Washington Post. It requires thoughtful planning and sturdy design along with careful building. But even if this may sound daunting, the process is not that…
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Back and Better Than Ever, Beaches Open for Chester County Vacationers
The shore is open and busy as the unofficial start of summer began this past Memorial Day weekend with hundreds flocking to Ocean City, New Jersey beaches and beyond, and many Chester County vacationers were among the groups, write Trish Hartman and Bryanna Gallagher for 6ABC News. Local business owners were out on the sand,…
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Fancy a Dip? Canoe Along the Brandywine River This Summer for the Ultimate Day Trip
If you are looking for a body of water for your summer adventures, then canoeing the beautiful Brandywine River with Northbrook Canoe Company in West Chester might be exactly what you need, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Brandywine and its cool and calm waters ranked among the seven great Pennsylvania bodies of water for…
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‘I was in Shock’: Local Teen Fights Off Shark Attack in New Jersey
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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This Chester County Park Offers Sunset Kayak Tours, Yoga on the Lake
Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County offers an abundance of aquatic activities. People of all ages can get their feet wet all through the summer. Watersports & Boat Rental at the park provides supplies for paddle boarding, sailing, and more, writes Courtney Diener-Stokes for The Daily Local News. Multi-week camps teach children how…
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Landscaper Uses Experience Gathered at Longwood Gardens to Add Color, Comfort to Communities
Cameron Marcelle, a landscaper and gardener, uses the knowledge he acquired at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens to add color and comfort to communities, writes Aaron R. Mushrush for the Cape Gazette. Marcelle currently works as director of landscaping for Tunnell Companies. His responsibilities include Baywood Greens, a resort-style community, and the sprawling communities of Pot-Nets. …
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Local Destination Makes List of Best Camping, or Glamping, Spots in Philadelphia Area
If you are looking to get away from it all and enjoy a nice camping or glamping adventure, you do not have to go far from home to find some great spots where you can fully immerse yourself in nature, write Laura Brzyski, Victor Fiorillo, and Bradford Pearson for Philadelphia Magazine. In fact, French Creek…
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It’s No Secret Longwood Gardens Is One of the Best Botanical Gardens in Nation
Wake up and smell the roses — but not just at any old garden. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is one of the most popular places to visit, not only in Chester County but in the entire nation with more than 1.5 million visitors annually, writes Latifah Al-Hazza for Fodor’s Travel. Ranked first among 12…
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Now Is Perfect Time to See Tulips in Peak Bloom At Longwood Gardens
Tulips will be in peak bloom at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, where visitors can enjoy the gorgeous sight of around 200,000 blooms from various flowers now through next week, writes Holly Herman for the West Chester Patch. The beautiful flowers can be observed along with other bulbs along Longwood’s Flower Garden Walk. Visitors can…
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Are Lanternfly Hunters in the Phila. Area Merely Getting Tired? Or Are Populations Really Thinning
It may be anecdotal or science-based, but the spring-summer swarms of lanternflies seem to have diminished in the Philadelphia collar counties. One contributing factor may have been the public encouragement for residents to wage war on the creepy crawlers. But signs also show that the initial zeal to hunt them may be ebbing away locally.…
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Schuylkill River Greenways and Bike Pottstown Announce New Partnership with Hobart’s Run for Community Bikeshare
Hobart’s Run joined the Bike Pottstown family this week, adding its office at 856 East High Street to the list of locations at which Pottstown residents can borrow free bikes. Accomplishing a Long-Term Goal Since its official launch in 2016, Hobart’s Run has looked for ways to facilitate bike access and safety in the borough,…
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Once Considered a Folktale, These Rare Flowers Are Back in Bloom at Longwood Gardens, But Not For Long
The rare blue-poppies at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square are back in bloom and can be seen inside the Conservatory, but only until the end of March, writes Andre Lamar for Delaware Online. Blue-poppies were once considered to be a folktale, but today, people have discovered these vibrant plants are real. They are native to…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Outdoor Pool Memberships Free for Members
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or anyone who joins before this Friday, March 31. Outdoor pools are available at the Brandywine YMCA in Coatesville, Jennersville YMCA in West Grove, West Chester Area YMCA in West Chester, and the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn. Pools will be open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Members can also treat themselves to a 50 Meter Outdoor…
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One of PA’s Best Parks, Playgrounds for Kids is in Chester County
French Creek State Park in Elverson is one of the best parks and playgrounds for children in Pennsylvania, according to Newsbreak. French Creek State Park is one of many state parks that feature playgrounds and hiking trails for children. This makes it ideal for families that are looking for a more natural setting for their…
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