Posted on 15 May 2013. Tags: Post Network
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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Posted in Historic, Parks And Nature
Posted on 29 April 2013. Tags: Bike Pottstown, Bike Schuylkill, Schuylkill River Heritage Area
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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Posted in Attractions, Events, Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Rural, Sports, Sports, Suburban
Posted on 02 April 2013. Tags: Post Network
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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Posted in Architectural, Attractions, Historic, Parks And Nature, Urban
Posted on 29 December 2012. Tags: First-Day Hikes, French Creek State Park, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania state parks
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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Posted in Attractions, New Year, Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Rural, Sports
Posted on 27 December 2012. Tags: Pennsylvania 2013 River of the Year, Schuylkill River
Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Schuylkill River is among the six nominees.
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Posted in Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Rural, Suburban, Tourism, Water
Posted on 27 November 2012. Tags: Pottstown PA, Schuylkill River Heritage Area, water trail survey
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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Posted in Attractions, Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Rural, Sports, Transportation, Water
Posted on 21 November 2012. Tags: candlelight tour, Montgomery County historic site, Peter Wentz Farmstead
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, Suburban
Posted on 05 November 2012. Tags: colonial cooking, mincemeat pie, Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester PA
Its program about winter food actually starts in the summer kitchen at the county historic site in Worcester.
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Posted in Attractions, Christmas, Demonstrations, Historic, Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Suburban
Posted on 01 November 2012. Tags: Black Rock Sanctuary, Chester County Parks
A Chester County parks guide expects walkers might see migrating raptors, winter sparrows, and waterfowl.
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Posted in Animals And Zoos, Attractions, Demonstrations, Events, Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Suburban
Posted on 20 October 2012. Tags: city parks, Pittsburgh PA, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, UPMC Health Plan
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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Posted in Attractions, Parks And Nature, Pennsylvania, Urban