FROM THE LOCALS BLOG

Whatever the season, visiting Bucks County’s abundant natural areas is in! But fall has to be one of the most gorgeous times due to the changing leaves, crisp air and cool weather. Here are my top 3 parks to visit September through November with friends and family! The Canal Path One of my favorite fall activities to do with friends and my kids is to take a stroll or bike ride on the Canal…

There are so many reasons to visit Bucks County: art, landscape, history, food, floating the river, and on and on. Conveniently most of these can be intertwined in a single trip and one of the ideal, even idyllic, ways of making that trip is by bike. The winding country backroads and covered bridges are best traveled at a savoring pace and not closed up and zooming. Fortunately, we are just coming…

Calling all disc golf players! There are 5 disc golf courses that wind in and out of our beautiful Bucks County parks. Whether you are a novice, a skilled disc golfer, or are just looking for something different to do, there are courses throughout the County for everyone! Tyler State Park Disc Golf Course Located in Newtown, this course is not only one of the most notable golf courses in Bucks…

Pennsylvania is home to many excellent trail systems for mountain bikers, with natural terrain that offers challenges for all experience levels. More PA areas are improving and building new trail systems to attract the economic growth that comes from riders looking for excellent singletrack rides and who are willing to travel to ride new trails. Fortunately, we have some great opportunities right…

The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 165-mile transportation route between Wilkes-Barre and Bristol, Pennsylvania that is rich in history and outdoor recreation. The trail takes visitors through river towns, parks and alongside main streets offering an abundance of shopping, dining and attractions. Bucks County encompasses the most historic section of the trail, the Delaware…

Did you know the Philadelphia region is America’s Garden capital? This includes six beautiful Bucks County gardens: Andalusia Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve The Gardens at Mill Fleurs Henry Schmieder Arboretum Hortulus Farm Garden & Nursery Tyler Formal Gardens at Bucks County Community College I visited two of these gardens with my official America’s Garden Capital Passport. The…

I never thought about going on outdoor walks during the offseason; I prefer to stay home and enjoy a cup of tea with a blanket while watching the snow fall. But I’ve been on a mission to try things around Bucks County that I haven’t tried before. Walking in a winter wonderland was one of them. Despite the cold, there’s something comforting about walking trails in the winter. There are fewer people…

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Check out this awesome list of Bucks County sledding hills for a fun afternoon with the kiddos. Helen Randle Park Newtown Helen Randle Park is across the street from Bucks County Community College. In the spring, the area is heavily packed by little leaguers and softball players alike. In the winter, however, the park is a hot spot for sledders in the…

Making the move from one town to another can be a daunting task. As you can imagine, relocating across the pond from the United Kingdom to the United States is even more daunting. This was certainly a huge adventure for us as a family. Yet, along the way, we discovered a few gems in Bucks County that are very reminiscent of England! Here are 5 places in Bucks County that remind me of home. 1. 5…

It’s official. We’ve reached that point in the summer where it’s too hot on the playground and too stuffy inside. The kid is restless, I’m out of iced coffee – you know what that means, right? Time for an adventure! Today my three-year-old son, Howie, and I are off to the Bucks County Audubon Society . STOP ONE: Breakfast and Packing Since we’re packing a picnic lunch today, Howie and I lived it…