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  • Biking,  Hiking

    Find Nature and History Along the Pennypack Trail

    July 9, 2024 /

    The Pennypack Trail is part of the Montgomery County Trail Network and the planned East Coast Greenway, as well as the Circuit Trails and checks a box on the Montco Trail Challenge. The 6.2-mile trail was built on the former Fox Chase-Newtown SEPTA line and  follows the Pennypack Creek. The northern section of the crushed stone trail starts at Rockledge Park and continues north to County Line Road where it meets the Newton Rail Trail. The southern segment runs from 8639 Pine Road in Philadelphia to the creek’s mouth at the Delaware River where it connects with the Baxter Trail. Like many of the area trails, it seamlessly blends pastoral…

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    July 18, 2023

    Outside This Weekend: Birds, Rocks and a SuperMoon

    November 10, 2016
  • Biking,  Family friendly,  Hiking

    Cynwyd Heritage Trail Links Open Space to City

    July 1, 2024 /

    The Cynwyd Heritage Trail offers interesting views on an accessible trial

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  • Biking

    Now’s a Great Time to Rediscover Your Bike

    October 5, 2016 /

    Updated 5/29/2024 There’s a reason people say things are just like getting on a bike again. Though first learning to bike is frustrating, most of us master it when we are very young. Even if you haven’t been on a bike in years, it is something you can easily pick up again, no matter your age. Aside from the fact that it is something you likely already know how to do, it is also good for you. Riding a bike not only burns calories, it also provides health benefits. It helps tone and strengthen muscles that you don’t use every day, is good for your heart and easier on your…

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    Audubon Loop Provides Easy Access to Nature

    August 10, 2017

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