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French Creek State Park

  • Blue sky with clouds and green meadow of ChesLen Preserve.
    Environment & Outdoors

    Chester County Gardens, Trails, and Outdoor Spaces Worth Exploring This Month

    June 3, 2026

    June is one of the best times to get outside and enjoy Chester County’s gardens, trails, parks, and nature preserves. From awarded horticultural attractions to awe-inspiring landscapes, the region offers far more variety than many…

  • Robin Senss.
    Leadership Profiles

    2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Robin Senss

    April 13, 2026

    For Robin Senss, leadership is rooted in purpose and driven by a belief that housing is a basic human right. As Chief Operating Officer at…

  • woman sitting outside luxury camping tent.
    Outdoors

    State Parks Across Pennsylvania Adding Glamping Options, Including in Chester County 

    October 18, 2025

    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…

  • Stroud Preserve.
    Outdoors

    Explore the Best Hiking Trails in Chester County Before Summer Ends

    September 28, 2025

    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…

  • Aerial view of Phoenixville's Main Street and Bridge.
    Tourism

    This Chesco Town is Known for Balancing Indie Charm and Industrial Legacy

    June 24, 2025

    With its eclectic mix of local boutiques, farm-to-table dining, a historic theater, and more, the borough of Phoenixville strikes a perfect balance between indie charm…

  • Family sits in grass and watches outdoor movie.
    Family

    Inexpensive or Free Summer Activities in Greater Philadelphia

    June 14, 2025

    Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities for the kids or ways to cool off in the air conditioning, the Greater Philadelphia area offers a wide…

  • Two canoe-riders on the Brandywine River with Northbrook Canoe Company.
    Outdoors

    Five Must-Do Activities for the Perfect Summer in Chester County

    June 13, 2025

    Chester County residents have no shortage of fun-filled summer activities to enjoy this season, write Gina Lizzo, Hobart Rowland, Ben Silver, Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, and Sharon…

  • French Creek State Park trail signs written on wood in yellow paint.
    Outdoors

    This Chester County State Park is an Underrated Hidden Gem of Pennsylvania

    April 12, 2025

    Pennsylvania is home to 124 state parks, but Chester County has a particular hidden gem, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone.   French Creek State Park…

  • French Creek State Park lake and forest.
    Outdoors

    French Creek State Park in Elverson Offers Local History and Natural Beauty

    February 19, 2025

    French Creek State Park features some of the most beautiful nature and engaging recreational activities in the Chester County region, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite…

  • French Creek State Park lake and woods.
    Outdoors

    One of the Best State Parks to Visit in Winter is in Chester County

    December 16, 2024

    It’s still possible to enjoy the great outdoors at Pennsylvania state parks during the winter season, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Even though you…

  • Teenagers having fun sliding on the thin ice
    Outdoors

    Two Chester County Outdoor Ice Skating Destinations to Enjoy this Upcoming Winter  

    November 11, 2024

    As we near the winter season, it’s time to lace up your skates and enjoy the great seasonal activity of ice skating, writes Maureen Rayburn…

  • kids gathering with camp counselor
    Outdoors

    Local Nonprofit Brings Kids Together to Appreciate Nature, Education at French Creek State Park

    August 14, 2024

    The Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos, a local nonprofit organization, recently brought 19 children to participate in a beautiful nature experience at French Creek State Park,…

  • Crow's Nest Preserve
    Outdoors

    Crow’s Nest Preserve is True Hidden Gem in Chester County

    June 5, 2024

    Crow’s Nest Preserve, one of Natural Land’s nature preserves not far from French Creek State Park in Elverson, is a true hidden gem in Chester…

  • Outdoors

    March Could Bring Some Northern Lights to Southern Pennsylvania

    March 16, 2024

    March could be the month that Southern Pennsylvania gets some Northern Lights (aurora borealis). While not very common, when the conditions are right, states like…

  • The Geminids in the sky
    Outdoors

    The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Can Enjoyed This Week in Chester County

    December 12, 2023

    The Geminids, which many consider to be the best meteor showers of the year, can be observed over the Philadelphia region late on Wednesday night…

  • French Creek State Park in the fall
    Outdoors

    One of the Best Places in Pennsylvania to Soak Up Autumn Scenery is in Elverson

    October 29, 2023

    One of the best places in Pennsylvania to take in autumn scenery while soaking up fresh air is French Creek State Park in Elverson, writes…

  • participants in the water for French Creek Racing
    Sports

    Racing Organization at French Creek Is a Year-Round Haven for Open-Water Swimmers

    August 27, 2023

    French Creek Racing, an open-water competitive organization, continues to change lives as a year-round haven for open-water swimmers, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. …

  • French Creek State Park lake
    Outdoors

    Check Out These Camping Grounds in Chester County for Your Next Outdoors Trip

    August 23, 2023

    With the weather slowly cooling off, this is a great time to start planning your next camping trip, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. …

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