There’s something magical about the fall season that captivates the heart of every nature lover. The crisp air, the scent…
No Water for our AT Hike
There is very little water to be found on top of a Pennsylvania mountain in early September. I found out…
Picture-perfect farm is a little gem
Chester County Parks and Preservation lists 6 park sites. Picture-perfect Springton Manor Farm is a little gem in Wallace Township.…
A bit of everything makes a great hike
Read on for notes from our great hike at Kelly’s Run Nature Preserve that includes a bit of everything: parking,…
Stings and Fences
Saturday was a beautiful day for a hike. The temperature topped out at 80 degrees and not a cloud in…
Summer Bugs
Back on the Horse-shoe trail. For once, we went on a hike without a dog. We started on the Turtle Loop trail on the south end of French Creek State Park.
Taking it Easy on the East Brandywine Trail
I wanted to go for a long hike on the Horse-Shoe trail this weekend, but sometimes life gets in the way. To keep it simple, we took Theo to the Brandywine trail. It’s a easy trail, but it is well maintained, in the shade and offers more difficult paths if you choose.
Marsh Creek State Park
Marsh Creek State Park is a place we visit often. It’s a wonderful recreation area for hiking, kayaking, boating, picnicking and more. There are many trails which are well used by hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers.
Camera Bag for Hiking
What style camera bag works best for hiking — holster, backpack or sling? I’m still assessing…
Horse-Shoe Trail West of French Creek
For our 4th of July weekend, we tackled the Horse Shoe Trail just west of French Creek State Park. We hiked from the campground at French Creek to the Union Township border.