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Learn About Our Area’s Well-Traveled Native Americans

A program on the Lenni Lenape Indians, who during the 17th Century occupied a territory from the Delaware Bay to the Pennsylvania Highlands, will be held Sunday at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson. It’s free and open to the public.

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Bike Pottstown Offers Free Water Bottles, Backpacks

Bike Pottstown Offers Free Water Bottles, Backpacks

Be a first-time cyclist in the free Bike Pottstown program, and get a water bottle. Go riding for 10 or more times, also at no charge, and win a backpack to boot. The give-aways start May 1.

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Why Visit Charleston SC? Five Freebies, For Starters

The South Carolina city has Southern charm and a rich history, and it’s annual events are well-known. You can have a great time there without paying a dime, however, The Associated Press reports.

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Pennsylvania State Parks Start Year In ‘First Day Hikes’

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants you to get outdoors and get some exercise Jan. 1 while discovering a nearby state park.

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Vote Now For Pennsylvania 2013 River of the Year

Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Schuylkill River is among the six nominees.

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Enjoy Recreation On The Schuylkill? Tell Them Why

Several groups involved with water recreation are conducting a survey to learn how the public thinks they can make using the Schuylkill River more enjoyable.

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Wentz Farmstead Plans Annual Holiday Candlelight Tour

From dusk until 9 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Montgomery County historic site in Worcester, the soft glow of lighted candles will guide visitors through the sights, sounds and smells of an 18th century seasonal holiday.

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Posted in Attractions, Christmas, Demonstrations, Events, Holidays, Museums And Exhibits, Music, Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Suburban2 Comments

Seasonal Food Prepared Saturday At Wentz Farmstead

Its program about winter food actually starts in the summer kitchen at the county historic site in Worcester.

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Enjoy Morning Sights, Sounds Of Fowl At Black Rock Sanctuary

Black Rock Sanctuary Offers Fall Fowl Sights, Sounds

A Chester County parks guide expects walkers might see migrating raptors, winter sparrows, and waterfowl.

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Conservancy, Health Firm Develop Mobile App For Parks

A smartphone application due next spring is intended to help city residents and visitors alike navigate Pittsburgh’s large city parks. As a side benefit, the app’s funding sponsor thinks it will promote healthier living too.

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