• Photo Gallery
  • Blog
  • Nature Centers and Preserves
  • Camping
  • Parks
    • Bucks County
    • Chester County
    • Delaware County
    • Montgomery County
    • Philadelphia
  • Trails
  • Philly Area Clubs
    • Bicycle Clubs
    • Hiking Clubs
    • General Outdoor Clubs
    • Orienteering Clubs
    • Paddling Clubs
  • Disclosures
  • Contact Us

Enjoying the great outdoors in Philadelphia and surrounding areas

No Widgets found in the Sidebar Alt!

  • Biking,  Hiking,  Outdoor spaces

    Chester Valley Trail Connects Counties, Improves Accessibility

    March 13, 2023 /

    The Chester Valley Trail Extension is officially open for business. Though skies were gray and threatening, the rain held off, allowing local dignitaries to officially open the newest Philly-area trail. This paved path connects the Chester Valley and Schuylkill River Trails, providing a continuous hiking and biking route from Chester County to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Connecting Trails, and Counties The Philadelphia area is home to hundreds of miles of trails, but few are connected. Now two of the area’s most popular trails have been linked, providing greater opportunity for residents who want an alternative way to get around or simply easier access to more places to explore. Most of…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Outside This Weekend: Birds, Rocks and a SuperMoon

    November 10, 2016

    Bicycling Is More Fun in a Group

    November 9, 2016
    Deep Creek Lake; he boat launch is in the center, a tree overhangs, framing the image

    Green Lane Park Offers Fun Water and Land-Based Activities for Everyone

    July 18, 2023
  • Biking,  Hiking,  Outdoor spaces

    Audubon Loop Provides Easy Access to Nature

    August 10, 2017 /

    The Philly burbs have an abundance of hiking options for hikers of all abilities. A few weeks ago, we decided to head out, with a few requirements. We needed to be relatively close to Norristown, we wanted something we could easily complete in a couple hours and we needed a stroller-friendly trail. We found all this in the Audubon Loop in Oaks. After parking at the Pawlings Road Trailhead parking lot, we took a look at the posted map and headed to our right, toward Pawlings Rd., and then turned left to go over Rt 422. Though this section was rather sunny,  after we walked past St. Gabriel’s residential treatment…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Outside This Weekend: Birds, Rocks and a SuperMoon

    November 10, 2016

    Now’s a Great Time to Rediscover Your Bike

    October 5, 2016
    Deep Creek Lake; he boat launch is in the center, a tree overhangs, framing the image

    Green Lane Park Offers Fun Water and Land-Based Activities for Everyone

    July 18, 2023
© 2023
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.
 

Loading Comments...