Outdoors
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Malvern’s Famed Golf-Course Designer Discusses His Contentious Olympic Course
Malvern resident Gil Hanse, one of golf’s most-esteemed course designers, recently discussed with the Philadelphia Inquirer the obstacles he faced in supervising the construction of this summer’s Olympic course in Brazil. Land ownership disputes, environmental protests, logistical nightmares, and broken promises turned the historic project into a stressful undertaking, writes Joe Juliano of the Inquirer.…
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Group Worried Turnpike Expansion May Threaten Valley Forge Stream
The Tredyffrin Township waterway is one of the few places where wild trout have the chance thrive close to a big city. Now local fishermen, who consider Valley Creek hallowed water, worry about a proposed highway expansion near the blue-ribbon stream, writes Jason Laughlin for Philly.com. “It’s a neat little ecosystem here,” commented Matt Stutzman,…
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Photo Journal: Stroud Preserve Delights in the Late Fall
Like many Chester County residents, I took advantage of the warm afternoon yesterday and headed out to Stroud Preserve just on the outskirts of West Chester. The preserve boasts 9 miles of walking trails that traverse over 500 acres of protected lands. Streams feed water to fields of wildflowers and native grasses. It is certainly one…
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Schuylkill River Trail, Voted Best In America, Now Open From Philly To Phoenixville
The last roadblock on the Schuylkill River Trail was moved out of the way last week, just in time for a stampede of attention unleashed by USA Today’s designation of the 26-mile stretch from Phoenixville to Philadelphia as the best urban trail in America. “Summer is the perfect season go get active in the great outdoors,…
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America has Voted: Schuylkill River Trail Is the Best
We have known it all along, but it has been officially confirmed by popular vote that the Schuylkill River Trail is the Best Urban Trail in America, in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice poll. The poll initially had 20 trail nominations picked by a panel of experts and from there the top 10 were…
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YMCA Of Greater Brandywine ‘Girls on the Run 5k’ Boasts Record Turnout
Instead of chasing each other, thousands of young boys and girls converged to chase a new record for Chester County: its largest 5K race. Separate running programs of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine for youth in third through eighth grade combined for the latest Girls on the Run 5K that started at Henderson High School in…
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High-Tech PNC Bank Deposits High-Tech Bike FixIt Station Along Trail
The Malvern bank that debuted tellerless electronic banking on iPads, smart ATMs and video conferences has just installed a self-serve fix-it station “equipped with all the tools one would need to do quick repairs on a bicycle,” according to a ChescoCommuter report last week. The high-tech, first-of-its-kind Bike FixIt Station stands just across from the PNC…
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Raw Meets Refined As Car Club Joins Antiques Show
This year’s raw materials-themed Chester County Antiques Show in Malvern is unearthing a mother lode of highly refined historic treasures through a new partnership with the Chester County Antique Car Club and Last Chance Garage. Vintage vehicles from 1918 through the 1960s will be scattered across the spacious and accessible lawn and turf of The Phelps School and…
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Chester Valley Trail Opens Saturday
Get the family together to lace up your shoes or pump up your bike tires and hit the Chester Valley Trail running on Saturday morning for a chance to grab refreshments and prizes up and down the 13-mile stretch. America’s opening day for trail season invites residents to think spring and get outside from 9 a.m.…
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Sly Fox Brewing Company Names SRT Ale To Honor Schuylkill River Trail
Pottstown based Sly Fox Brewing Company has plans for a new beer intended to tie in their love of both craft beer and the Schuylkill River Trail and Heritage Area. Sly Fox’s SRT Ale is named in honor of the popular Schuylkill River Trail, and is an American Pale Ale in style. Promote a beer,…
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Tree Maze At Linvilla Orchards Turns Christmas Waste Into Wonderland
Unsold Christmas trees have been transformed from heaps of waste to a winter wonderland at Linvilla Orchards in nearby Media, and the creative Linvilla Recycled Tree Maze has not only been a great help for the environment but also a boon for business. In addition to drawing local families out for a fun outing, the new…
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Traditional Coatesville Parade Marches On Another Year
With umbrellas instead of snowsuits, Coatesville residents welcomed Santa Claus and the Christmas season during Saturday’s annual parade down Lincoln Highway. The singing of carols, shouts of classic and contemporary movie characters, and a diversity of music filled the air for the decades-strong community tradition, according to coverage by The Times of Chester County. “Every…
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State Parks Put Winter Fun On The Calendar
Hiking, bird watching, a winter solstice celebration and cross country skiing are among the winter activities ongoing at state forests and parks. Check out some of the scheduled activities around the state here. “Winter has made an early entry across the state and as temperatures drop and snow and ice begin to accumulate, our state…
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Longwood Gardens Has Nation’s Best Restrooms
Chester County’s own Longwood Gardens has the best public restroom in America, according to the 13th annual Cintas America’s Best Restroom contest. Thousands of online voters chose Longwood’s inspiring “green wall,” translucent glass and eco-friendly design over other restrooms including those at El Centro in Washington, D.C. and the Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis,…
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Phase Three of Chester County Trail Now Open!
By Lance Knickerbocker Yesterday people gathered to witness the official Phase Three opening of the Chester County portion of the Chester Valley Trail. A wet and chilly morning did little to dampen the excitement of community members huddled close together at the Exton Trailhead; waiting for the ribbon to be cut. The idea for constructing…
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Main Line Chambers Sponsors 5K Run
More information on the run and online registration here.
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Kendal-Crosslands Community Is Now Official Wildlife Habitat
The Kendal-Crosslands Community in Kennett Square has successfully created an official Wildlife Habitat site certified by the National Wildlife Federation. NWF said the retirement community created outdoor spaces that improve habitats for birds, butterflies, frogs and other wildlife by providing essential elements needed by all wildlife – natural food sources, clean water, cover and places…
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Herrs Foods To Host Bike Night Benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association
Motorcyclists are invited to ride down to the Herrs Potato Chip Factory in Nottingham on Aug. 14 for Bike Night, a charity event to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bike Night, co-sponsored by Lancaster Harley Davidson of Willow Street, is set for 5 p.m. to dusk at the Herrs factory, 20 Herrs Drive in Nottingham. …
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