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Sometimes You Need to Create Your Own Trail Hiking Adventure
Bucks County PA’s Tyler State Park boasts 25 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians (check the map to see which trails are open in bicycles and horses). The park has 15 named trails at three difficulty levels; most are out-and-back or connector trails. The park also is home to the historic 170-footlong Schofield Ford Covered Bridge, the only Pennsylvania bridge with a queen post truss system supporting a town truss system. It’s naturally-weathered gray color also stands out from the other 11 remaining Bucks County covered bridges, as it is the only one that remains unpainted. The original Schofield bridge was lost to arson in 1991. The current…
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An Overview of Pennsylvania State Parks – Bucks County
The Pennsylvania’s State Park system provides access to 200,000 acres of nature and includes a variety of terrain and geological features. In Philadelphia and the adjacent counties alone, there are 14 state parks, where anyone can go enjoy forests, fields and water, free of charge. The parks are open every day of the year, from sunrise to sunset, with day areas closing at dusk. Some also offer overnight camping to groups or individuals. Picnic tables are usually easy to find and some areas also have grills. Dogs are allowed in most areas of the parks, but must be kept on a leash. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after…
