Outdoors
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New Hope Organization Celebrates National Bird Day with Tips and Tricks for Outdoor Fun
A Bucks County organization is celebrating a special holiday by giving local residents suggestions on how to interact with nature. The Bucks County Audubon Society, headquartered at 2877 Creamery Road in New Hope, is acknowledging Jan. 5 as National Bird Day. The organization is known for promoting the study and watching of birds throughout the…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Adopted Cougars Heading to Saint Louis
Two cougar cubs — orphans Russet and Yukon — are moving from the Elmwood Park Zoo to the Saint Louis Zoo. Justin Heinze covered their upcoming road trip in the Norristown Patch. The pair were found in Idaho in February 2017, according to an Elmwood Park Zoo Facebook post. Their presence was brought to the…
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Delaware River Ranks Among the Top 10 in the Country for Tubing, Other Fun Activities
One of Bucks County’s most popular outdoor spots has been listed as one of the best places for river tubing in the whole country. Bryan Reyes wrote about the outdoor spot for The Travel. The Delaware River was listed #3 out of the top 10 rivers in America for tubing. A popular summer activity around…
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Tourists, Mystery Chasers Flock to Upper Black Eddy to See and Hear Ringing Rocks
One of Bucks County’s most popular parks is a must-stop location for nature lovers and those looking for a unique local outdoor spot. Piya Sengupta wrote about the park for Unbelievable Facts. For years, Ringing Rocks Park in Upper Black Eddy has been attracting mystery chasers, explorers, and tourists who want to see the rocks…
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Firstrust Bank Execs, Having Conquered Mount Kilimanjaro, Return with New Outlooks, Deep Friendships, and Professional Takeaways
Despite being home two weeks after a life-changing climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Firstrust EVP Michael Dinda still sported the sunburnt face he got during the adventure. But if anything, Dinda’s rosy glow caused the commercial banking division manager’s smile appear yet more dazzling white. His climbing partner and colleague, Seth Mackler (EVP, commercial real estate…
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National Nonprofit Travels to Washington Crossing Historic Park to Watch Birds, Observe Various Species
A well-known nonprofit organization recently made their way to Bucks County in order to observe the area’s vast array of bird species. John McDevitt wrote about the group for KYW Newsradio. The National Audubon Society recently made a visit to Washington Crossing Historic Park in order to observe birds as part of their annual Christmas…
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Bucks County’s Delaware Canal State Park is the Perfect Spot to Start Your New Exercise Regimen in 2023
One of Bucks County’s most popular outdoor paths is a great spot to kickstart your health journey this coming year. Maggie Mancini wrote about the the path for Philly Voice. Delaware Canal State Park is a very popular outdoor area for Bucks County residents year round. With the new year coming up, the path will…
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Bucks County Author, Gardening Enthusiast Shows Off Her Plentiful Garden
A well-known author and gardening enthusiast from Bucks County is showing off her large garden, which has garnered national attention. Nancy Ondra wrote about her large garden in Report Wire. Hayefield, which Nancy Ondra has been tending to for over 20 years, began as a literally hay field that was on her family’s farm property.…
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The Newtown Holiday Parade Will Be Held This Weekend. Here is a List of This Year’s Emcees and Judges
One of Bucks county’s most popular holiday parades will be held this weekend, with a group of locals hosting the event for the community. The Newtown Holiday Parade will be held in Newtown on Dec. 4. As with every year, a group of local residents has been chosen as judges and emcees for the fun…
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9/11 Memorial Trail, With Stops in Bucks County, Receives Major Donation from New Business Partner
A national trail, which goes through a part of Bucks County, just announced a major partnership that also came with a hefty donation. The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance announced today a major Corporate Partnership with WM, formally known as Waste Management. The announcement was made at Washington Crossing State Park on Wednesday. WM is…
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Firstrust Evaluators of Credit Risk Undertake Risky Venture for Charity: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Post-Thanksgiving, Firstrust Bank professionals are getting back to work after a long weekend. Two, however, are still away from their desks. And they’re about to get farther, as they depart today for a fundraising trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. The intrepid adventurers are Michael Dinda, executive vice president and commercial banking division manager,…
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Doylestown Garden Center Gears Up for the Holiday Season with a New Batch of Christmas Trees
A Bucks County garden center has just announced the arrival of a fresh batch of Christmas trees, just in time for the holiday season. Bucks County Gardens Ltd., located at 1057 North Easton Road in Doylestown, just had a large quantity of freshly cut Christmas trees arrive at their center. “Fresh cut trees have arrived!”…
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These Bucks County Wedding Venues Are Perfect Spots of Your Special Day in a Woodsy Setting
Several Bucks County venues recently made the list for some of the best wedding spots for those looking for a natural touch to their special day. Kayla Cotter wrote about the venues in Philadelphia Magazine. Ash Mill Farm Bed and Breakfast, located in Doylestown, is a 10-acre sheep farm that can host 50 to 250…
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Filmmaker Comes to Newtown to Discuss His Hike Across the Entire Appalachian Trail
A filmmaker recently made a stop in Bucks county to discuss one of his works, which documented his long hike through the Appalachian Trail. Thaddeus Lamar recently spoke at an event at The Newtown Theatre that covered his documentary “Barbarian Utopia: Encounters on the Appalachian Trail”. Covering his journey back in 2014, Lamar brought his…
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Trevose Horticultural Society Teaches Fun Facts About Native Bird Species, How to Spot Them
A Bucks County horticultural society will be teaching locals about native birds, including fun facts about them and how to spot them. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the society. The Trevose Horticultural Society will be hosting an event on local bird species next week. The event, titled “Native Plants for Birds”,…
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Whitewater Boaters to Take Off at Pipersville Park Once Water from Nearby Lake Added to Local Streams
In order for Bucks County whitewater boaters to enjoy their time outdoors, a nearby lake will have water released into a local creek. Marcus Schneck wrote about the rising waters for Penn Live. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be releasing millions of gallons of water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek…
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Doylestown Nonprofit Working to Make Area Even More Beautiful by Planting 80,000 Daffodil Bulbs
A Bucks County organization is working to make one of the most popular towns in the area even more festive with flowers. Ed Dolye wrote about the flowery event for TAP into Doylestown. Bucks Beautiful is planning on making Central Bucks even more beautiful by planting 80,000 daffodil bulbs at eleven locations this fall. The…
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Plan to Raze Trees at a Villanova Estate Causes Environmentalists to Fervently Bark in Protest
A century old arboretum on a Gilded-Age era estate is the battleground between preservationists, environmentalists, and Lower Merion School District. Activists say that the school district wants to fell hundreds of trees on Villanova’s Oakwell Estate to make room for auxiliary playing fields for Black Rock Middle School. Stacia Friedman got to the root of…
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