Outdoors
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Coopersburg Sanctuary Will Have You ‘Head Over Hooves’ for Their Rescue Animals
Head Over Hooves Farm in Coopersburg is a peaceful haven for dozens of rescue animals, writes Stephanie Sigafoos for the Lehigh Valley News. During the onset of COVID-19, husband and wife Ron and Cat Hughes transformed their 15-acre farm into a sanctuary that now has seven pigs, goats, roosters, sheep, rabbits, barn cats, alpacas,…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Walkable Cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is filled with a variety of cities that are perfect to navigate on foot, writes Jamie Forbes for Redfin. Walk Score has ranked The Keystone State’s most walkable cities, which calculates factors such as walk scores, transit scores, bike scores, and population. All things considered, Philadelphia has ranked as the second-most walkable city in…
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In Upper Darby: Man in Mask Snatches Alligator From Darby Creek
The urban myth about alligators in the sewers came closer to reality this week when Upper Darby Police reported that a two-foot alligator was spotted in Darby Creek in Upper Darby, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. Someone walking their dog at Penn Pines Park near Providence Road contacted Upper Darby Police after the…
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Embrace the Chill: Here’s Where to Go Ice Skating in Bucks County and Beyond
Ice skating season is upon us, with many rinks in the region opening up in Bucks County and beyond, write Cierra Williams and Micah Zimmerman for the Philadelphia Magazine. But if you prefer skating on an actual body of water, then you are in luck, since Bucks County has the perfect spot for it. Ice…
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A Philadelphia Woman ‘Adopted’ a Small Island in Front of Boathouse Row, and It’s Now Named the ‘Isle of Jean’
A small island in the Schuylkill that can be seen when strolling along the path behind the Fairmount Water Works has been adopted by a local woman and now has an official name: Isle of Jean, writes Nick Jaramillo for Billy Penn at WHYY. The island, which can be approached on a small boardwalk, became…
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Love Whitewater Boating? Make Your Way to Tohickon Creek This November
Whitewater boating enthusiasts will be gathering in Bucks County next month when water from Lake Nockamixon is released into Tohickon Creek. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will oversee the whitewater releases from the Nockamixon State Park dam from Nov. 4 -5 from 9 AM – 4 PM each day. The transfer of…
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Newtown Farm Hosting Month-Long ‘Harvest Festival’ Throughout the Month of October
Hortulus Farm, located at 60 Thompson Mill Road in Newtown, has announced the commencement of its month-long Harvest Festival, set to captivate visitors every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of October. This immersive Fall experience promises a bountiful array of family-friendly activities, pumpkin picking, mouthwatering food vendors, and seasonal delights that encapsulate the spirit…
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Yurts and Cabins Oh My! Here’s Your Guide to Outdoor Getaways in Pennsylvania
The fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the changes of leaves at Pennsylvania’s beautiful state parks and why not do it in style by staying in a cabin or a yurt, right? Philadelphia Magazine’s Victor Fiorillo has compiled a quick and easy guide for planning your next getaway. Here are some…
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Bucks County Lawmakers Hope New Bill Will Help Prevent Suicides at Pennsylvania’s Parks
Two Bucks County lawmakers have cosponsored a bill they hope will help with the prevention of suicides in the state’s parks and forests, writes Cassie Miller for Lehigh Valley Live. State Representatives Kristin Marcell and Kathleen “KC” Tomlinson introduced legislation that requires suicide prevention information to be posted at state parks and forest facilities across…
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Reach New Heights at Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Visitors to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown can scale new heights at the Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Nick Iadonisi and Todd Haas for 6ABC. The adventure experience includes obstacles and a ropes and zip line course that goes through trees, over animals and ends with a 30-foot simulated free fall.…
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New Hope’s Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Home to Diverse Ecosystem of Unrivaled Beauty
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope is the place where nature lovers, pollinators, and wildlife come together to create a diverse ecosystem of unmatched beauty, reports Tom Kretschmer for ABC7. Nestled along the Delaware River, the preserve has 134 acres of woodland, meadows, ponds, and plants, all available for visitors to explore year-round. “It’s…
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Bald Eagle Rescued After Injury, Sent to Animal Rehabilitation Center in Chalfont
Authorities rescued a bald eagle after it was found injured in Bucks County, and a local group is now taking care of the animal. Members of the Bensalem Police Department found the bird injured near a Bensalem apartment complex last week. The Bensalem Township Police Animal Control Officer responded to the report and went to…
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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
Just months after several sightings in Bucks County, another black bear has been seen wandering around the area. Annie McCormick wrote about the sighting for 6abc. A black bear was seen walking around Perkasie last week. Local residents were able to get pictures of the animal but did their best to stay a safe distance…
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Come and Learn Facts About Local Songbirds at Upcoming Washington Crossing Workshop
An upcoming Teacher Workshop in Washington Crossing will help local educators learn important facts about the county’s wildlife. Officials from the Delaware Canal State Park and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be hosting a “PA Songbirds Educator Workshop” on Oct. 9 from 9 AM – 3:30 PM. The interactive lecture will…
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Ottsville Farm Unveils Restocked Goat Milk Soap Scents, Other Natural Products
A farm in Ottsville is creating a wide array of natural products using a highly popular ingredient they collect on a regular basis. Frogtown Cedars Farm is creating soap bars and lotions using milk from the goats that they raise on the property. With scents like Minty Coffee Scrub, Coconut Lime, Lavender Honey Oat, and…
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Load Your Basket With Apples At These Gorgeous Bucks County Orchards
Apple picking is one of the most fun parts of fall, and you can enjoy it to the fullest at one of these gorgeous Bucks County orchards that are among the 16 best in the region, write Laura Brzyski and Bailey King for the Philadelphia Magazine. Shady Brook Farm in Yardley is a 100-plus-year-old farm…
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Sinkhole on the Delaware Canal Towpath Fixed, Reopening Trail for Visitors in Uhlerstown
A recent issue with a nature trail in Bucks County has been remedied, allowing locals and visitors to enjoy the area’s great outdoors. Back in May, a sinkhole formed on a part of the Delaware Canal Towpath in the area of Uhlerstown (Mile Post 39.4). As a result, the towpath was closed at the Farley Wastegate, just south of…
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Solebury Nonprofit to Guide Locals Through Nearby Park to Observe Local Birds
A nonprofit in Bucks County is offering local residents the chance to enjoy the flora and fauna of a nearby park this weekend. The Primrose Creek Watershed Association, headquartered in Solebury, will be hosting a Bird Walk along the Primrose Creek in New Hope on Aug. 26 at 8 AM. The event is being co-sponsored…
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