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I always tell everyone (proudly!) that I'm from Bucks County! I live in Morrisville & the canal towpath is one of my favorite places in the World. This shot was taken on the towpath behind the Delaware Canal service building (nearby the Yardley Boat Launch.) A goal of mine is to see the entire D&R towpath as soon as possible! I had actually never been to this spot where the lock is, because I…

As an avid runner, I often encounter beautiful scenes, interesting people, and novelties, so I started bringing along my lightweight camera or iPhone for my longer, slower runs of 10 miles or more. The Delaware Canal Towpath is a favorite route for me here in my home town, and even though it is so familiar to me, I am still…

"I've always loved the history of the canal with family living up in Easton and growing up in Levittown. I like walking around Yardley and Washington's Crossing, this particular photo is from Washington's Crossing. I learned a few years ago that my great grandfather led the mules for his father's canal boat as a child. This fueled my interest in the canal; the natural beauty doesn't hurt. The…

It was a beautiful summer afternoon when my sister-in-law (a former Bucks County resident) was visiting from Houston, TX. We decided to go into New Hope and Peddler's Village for an afternoon of shopping, lunch, and scenery. One of our stops included Bowman's Tower. It was exciting to climb the tower and take in the amazing views. You can't help but think about George Washington while you are…

The first snow day of the year is always magical, no matter how old you are! Peering outside my window I could see that the beautiful snow blanketed tree limbs, outlined fences and clung to wreaths hanging throughout the town, a scene right out of a snow globe. Having an apartment nestled in the middle of Yardley Borough gives me great access to the Yardley Canal. Every season paints a new…

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