Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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Mermaid Park Playground: A Destination for Nature-Inspired Play
It Started with an inspired idea Mermaid Park in Whitpain Township represents a landmark achievement in community-centered, nature-inspired play design, one that General Recreation is…
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State Awards $800K for Solebury Township’s Former Quarry Initiative
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded Solebury $800,000 to support the acquisition of a former quarry within the township, writes Chris Ullery…
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Lake Nockamixon Dam to Release Water This Weekend for Whitewater Boaters
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is releasing water into Tohickon Creek from the Lake Nockamixon dam this weekend, Nov. 1 and…
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Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbell Found Dead at Tyler State Park
Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail…
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General Recreation Brings Upgraded Inclusive Playground to Lafayette Hill
Under the careful guidance of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, Whitemarsh’s Magical Miles Park playground in Whitemarsh Township, reopened with a new inclusive, accessible…
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Bucks County Named Best Place to Visit for a Fall Foliage
Bucks County has been named the top destination for fall foliage in 2024, according to Priceline’s travel search data, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News…
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General Recreation Designs All-Inclusive Playground in Lower Paxton Township
The latest improvements to the 41-acre Brightbill Park in Lower Paxton Township includes a new inclusive, multi-part playground designed by General Recreation Inc. of Newtown…
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35-Year Lease Agreement Ensures Future Growth for Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in Solebury
A new lease will keep Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in Solebury blossoming, according to the Saucon Source. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation…
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Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Morrisville
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville. The new segment, which consists of two ramps…
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Falls Township Advances Towards Accessible Playground Funding
Falls Township is seeking funding for a wheelchair-accessible playground, according to The Reporter. The township’s board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of submitting a…
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Broad Commons Park: A Tribute to Fonthill Castle’s Legacy
Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play…
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Spongy Moth Invasion: A New Threat to Bucks County’s Trees and Shrubs
After the spotted lanternfly, another invasive species is damaging and killing trees and shrubbery in Bucks County and statewide: the spongy moth, writes Damon C.…
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Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year,…
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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…
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Warm Spell Slows the Changing Colors of Local Foliage. See How Bucks County’s Trees Are Faring
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has shared a chart showing the changing color of leaves in the state. The chart shows how…
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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…
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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…
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This Playground Has Doylestown’s Fonthill Castle as Its Inspiration
A uniquely-themed playground inspired by Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle is coming this fall to a corner of Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park, writes Freda R.…
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