Outdoors
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State Parks Across Pennsylvania Adding Glamping Options, Including in Chester County
With glamping rapidly gaining popularity, state parks across Pennsylvania are introducing the option of going glamping, including in Chester County, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Glamping is a more comfortable form of camping, where a person is camping while still enjoying certain luxuries and amenities. “Glamping is where stunning nature…
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Enjoy Scenic Fall Fishing at These Chester County Fishing Spots
Summer may be over, but Chester County residents still have plenty of fishing spots to visit to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are two local fishing spots where you can catch a variety of local fish while taking in scenic fall foliage. Marsh Creek State Park—Downingtown. While…
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The Lights Lantern Festival to Illuminate Coatesville This Saturday
This Saturday, Coatesville will be aglow as the Lights Lantern Festival returns to Plantation Field on Oct. 4, writes Tyler Thrasher for FOX29 Philadelphia. The event promises an enchanting evening filled with live music, a variety of food trucks, and the highly anticipated lantern launch. Gates open before sunset, allowing attendees ample time to explore…
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Explore the Best Hiking Trails in Chester County Before Summer Ends
Soak up the sunshine while you still have the time! Chester County is home to some remarkable trails and nature preserves, write Lisa Dukart and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. An ever-popular spot (for good reason!) is Stroud Preserve, located in West Chester. The area spans 571 acres and boasts grasslands, woodlands, and…
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Two Chester County Wedding Venues with Scenic Water Views
For local brides dreaming of a gorgeous wedding on the water, Chester County offers two scenic venues for those looking to stay local, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Downingtown Country Club seamlessly blends the quaint countryside with an air of elegance. Located on a perfectly manicured golf course, the venue comes with…
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Parkside Firefighter, Hospitalized With West Nile, Sends Out a Warning
Take mosquito bites seriously, warns Sarah Haynes, a volunteer firefighter in Parkside who contracted West Nile Virus from an infected mosquito that bit her while she was landscaping in her garden. Haynes, who is also a borough councilwoman, ended up spending a week in the hospital, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Following the…
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River Otters Seen in Bucks County Lake. Here’s Why This is a Good Thing
Photographer Kevin McGorry was recently taking pictures of local wildlife at Manor Lake in Falls Township when he spotted something surprising: two river otters, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. While this is certainly an exciting sight for any amateur wildlife photographer, it’s also a positive for the state. The American…
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Three Chester County Orchards Perfect for Apple Picking This Fall
Chester County residents can make the most of the fall season with a fun day of apple picking at a local orchard, write Lara Brzyski and Bailey King for Philadelphia. Here are three local spots offering apple picking and other family-friendly activities perfect for a fall day outdoors. Barnard’s Orchard—Kennett Square. This 4th generation apple…
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Philly Water Recreation Advocates Push to Create More Access Points for Recreational Activities
Philadelphia has a number of advocates who envision turning Philadelphia into a city with among the most water-based recreation opportunities, writes Kyle Bagenstone for Delaware Currents. To get to that point, however, Philadelphia’s waterways would need to have less pollution and more boat launches. This would make various forms of water-based recreation more within reach…
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Longwood Gardens Makes Impressive Show at Global Waterlily Competition
Longwood Gardens recently made a strong showing in the 2025 Waterlily Weigh-Off, with its giant water lily pad supporting an impressive 165 pounds, writes Erin Negley for Lancaster Online. While its waterlily weigh-in didn’t place in the top three, the Chester County garden’s contribution to the global event goes far beyond the scale. Longwood supplies…
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Study Finds MontCo Summers Are Stretching Weeks Longer
Summer is sticking around in Montgomery County, according to Kasha Patel and Naema Ahmed from the Washington Post. A new analysis shared with WaPo shows that the hottest days of the year are expanding well beyond the calendar definition of summer. Climatologist Brian Brettschneider compared U.S. weather data from 1965-1994 to 1995-2024. He found that…
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Off the Beaten Path: Unpacking Some of Pennsylvania’s Curious Roadside Attractions
Nothing beats a summer road trip with windows down, music playing, and the open road stretching ahead. But no adventure is complete without those unexpected stops: silly, unique, and odd places that capture your imagination, causing you to pull over and explore. For American Adventures Month, we’re spotlighting charming, eccentric, and memorable roadside attractions in…
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Plan a Perfect Day of Fall Fun at These Chester County Farms and Orchards
With fall arriving in just a few short weeks, apple picking is one of the best ways Chester County residents can spend a chilly day outdoors, write Regan Bradley, Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are four local orchards and farms offering apple picking and other family-friendly activities this autumn.…
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Brandywine Valley’s Food Forest Home Plenty of History, and Hopes for the Future
John W. Hershey created a diverse rural portrait in the Brandywine Valley, known for its regal landscapes and art history, still offers rich rewards today, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. His vision focused on year-round farming and happy animals aimed at creating a self-sustaining population. A generation ago, he propagated the best nut trees…
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Two Local Horseback Riding Trails with Scenic Views of Chester County
Chester County residents have no shortage of horseback riding trails to visit to enjoy the last weeks of warm summer weather, write Lisa Dukart and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are two trails in Chester County where both experienced and novice riders can enjoy a late summer day on horseback. Marsh Creek…
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Sunday Hunting Signed Into Law
A few states prohibit Sunday hunting, but Pennsylvania no longer counts itself among their numbers. On July 9, Governor Josh Shapiro’s signing of House Bill 1431 lifted the state’s prohibition on Sunday hunting, enabling the Game Commission to add thirteen dates for Sunday hunting in the 2025-2026 season. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jason Nark notes the…
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Mushroom Mania Hits Philadelphia Area as Variety of Products Sprout Up
With Kennett Square responsible for roughly half of the nation’s mushrooms, it was about time for the fungal fever to reach the Philadelphia region, write Carly Mallenbaum and Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. The new trend is seeing mushrooms appearing everywhere, from soda and protein bars to a wide variety of other products. This is good…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Grid Magazine. Adam Forbes, founder of Discovery Pathways, wants to provide current and future generations of Philadelphians with opportunities to boat, fish, and perhaps one day even swim…
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