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Bucks County From the Air

by Bob Krist and Ryan Mancuso on December 4, 2016

In the second installment of Visit Bucks County's video series with veteran National Geographic photographer, Bob Krist, we take you on a visually stunning view of Bucks County from a bi-plane. The project, "Bucks County: See Why the Locals Love It," features three, short, three-minute cinematic films to promote the county as a great tourist destination by using local characters in their element…

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How Composition Will Improve Your Picture Taking Skills

by Kathy Peoples on November 20, 2016

There's still time to get fall photos before the cold weather sets and winter comes to Bucks County. The last of the maple trees are now turning bright yellow, which is a great complimentary color against afternoon blue skies. You'll find lots of windy roads throughout beautiful Bucks County, Pa. Start learning to really see as an artist when you look through your camera and compose an image…

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Bucks County: See Why the Locals Love It

by Bob Krist and Ryan Mancuso on November 9, 2016

Visit Bucks County recently partnered with veteran National Geographic photographer, Bob Krist, on a video series entitled, "Bucks County: See Why the Locals Love It." The project of three, short, three-minute cinematic films promote the county as a great tourist destination by using local characters in their element. Filmed by 64-year-old Krist, also a New Hope resident, and 26-year-old Ryan…

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Paddle Boarding Obsessed!

by Elisa Baxt on September 12, 2016

What started as an interest in kayaking last summer has turned into a stand up paddle boarding obsession, and I have just the place for you go if you'd like to try it! I can't say enough positive things about the time I've spent at Driftwood Water Adventures, the kayak and paddle board rental stand at the edge of a spring fed lake at Falls Township Park in Lower Bucks County. Not only is Driftwood…

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Bike to a Better You in Bucks

by Rick James on August 8, 2016

I recently read an article on bicycling.com that said cycling makes you happier, smarter and sexier. If that’s the case, then you need to take advantage of biking in Bucks County! Whether you prefer riding solo or in groups, back roads or trails, long distances or short, thereare plenty of opportunities throughout the county. Check out the following ways to bike toward a happier and smarter you:…

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Kris S.'s #BucksCountyMoment: Core Creek Park Sunset

February 1, 2016

My wife and I are in Princeton and regularly find our way out to Bucks County to explore. On this day, we were headed out to Holland to see our friends' new house they just moved into. We left their place just in time to rush over to Core Creek State Park to see if I could grab a nice colorful winter sunset over the lake. Our timing was just right, and so was the location, the sunset was very…

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Pete W.'s #BucksCountyMoment: George Washington's Selfie

January 18, 2016

Growing up in Trenton, I have always been enamored with George Washington and the Battle of Trenton. Over the years, I would occasionally visit Washington Crossing Park and the annual crossing reenactment. I am now lucky enough to live less than a quarter mile from the very site where General Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River and changed the direction of the Revolution. I now…

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