Bucks County has a handful of parks and nature centers that offer varying kayaking opportunities for novices and boating enthusiasts alike. If you own a kayak, you’ll want to make sure you have the following items handy in your boat: An appropriately sized life jacket A rescue whistle, in case of emergency A current boating permit In most Bucks County parks, you will need to show a launch permit…
FROM THE LOCALS BLOG
Best Fall Family Photo Spots Around Bucks County
by Devon John on October 23, 2017
Bucks County is beautiful year-round, but it becomes truly spectacular every fall when the leaves start changing. No wonder so many people in the area want their yearly family photos taken in the fall…
Biking Goes with Everything in Bucks County
by Rick James on September 18, 2017
From drinks to fine cuisine and history to exercise, riding a bike can be paired with almost anything! So, dust off your bike and take to the road for these Bucks County spots…
Video Highlights Mom Getaways in Bucks County
by Meredith Edlow on August 31, 2017
"Need a Getaway" Being a parent can be stressful, especially if the kids are fighting. In this second installment of Visit Bucks County’s fun video series with videographer and photographer Meredith Edlow, the mom fantasizes about a night out alone with her spouse to enjoy a romantic dinner at Marsha Brown Restaurant, a show at the Bucks County Playhouse and much-deserved drinks at Karla’s…
Video Series Highlights Bucks County Escapes
by Meredith Edlow on July 25, 2017
Visit Bucks County partnered with videographer and photographer Meredith Edlow on a funny and engaging video series that depicts the process of enduring the mundane of everyday life and daydreaming about escaping to the beautiful countryside in Bucks County…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (In the Best Place on Earth)
by Thomas K. Lamb on June 5, 2017
It’s finally that time of year again. The shad are making their way up the Delaware River to their spawning grounds, the nights are getting longer, and the days are warming up. This can only mean one thing: it’s time to go to New Hope. Again and again and again…
Icy Wonders and Cozy Inns While Driving “The Loop”
by Carl LaVO on January 10, 2017
This time of the year, a favorite past-time is to drive what I call “the Loop.” It’s a 50-mile, round-trip journey that hugs both sides of the Delaware River between Bucks County and New Jersey…
Capturing Aerial Images of Bucks County
by Paul Loftland on December 13, 2016
I needed to get a bird’s eye view of landmarks and points of interest in Bucks County. This is possible with technology using unmanned aerial vehicles, a.k.a., drones, but I wanted to show a different view of Bucks County by getting high in the sky while taking video, 360 Virtual Reality panoramas and photos of locations in Bucks County. Since some areas are no-fly zones for drones, the only solution to capture these images was to take them from a helicopter…
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…
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…