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Bucks County Parks: Where to Spend a Winter Day

by Louise Feder on January 12, 2022

It’s that time of year again – the holidays are over, school is back in session, and here in Bucks County we’re finally getting snow… plus some seriously low temperatures. But the cold shouldn’t be a reason to stay inside for the next few months! There are so many great parks to explore in our area, and visiting them in the winter is a completely different experience than any other season. Read on…

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Whatever Floats Your Boat - A Guide to Kayaking in Bucks County

by Alexandra Lashner on June 16, 2021

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…

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Eat Like a Local with Famous Bucks County Pup Bentley from the Burbs

by Bentley from the Burbs on March 23, 2019

Bucks County’s well-known goldendoodle, @BentleyFromTheBurbs, is a part-time service dog and full-time good boy. While he is out exploring the County’s beautiful parks, Bentley loves to tag along with his mom, Kristine, for a bite! Bentley and Kristine took to some of Bucks County’s best dog-friendly restaurants that both dogs and their owners can enjoy… Stop 1: Breakfast at Langhorne Coffee…

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Nicole G.'s #BucksCountyMoment: The Peace at Peace Valley Park

March 29, 2015

The day this photo was taken, my husband and I decided to bring our four children out to play wiffle ball in one of the fields next to the lake. During a break, we took a walk on one of the paths, and came across this amazingly peaceful setting. "Peace Valley" definitely lived up to its name that afternoon…

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Tim S.'s #BucksCountyMoment: Snow Melting on Lake Galena

March 22, 2015

We were very excited to see the sun shining and the snow melting on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, so we decided to take a walk on the trail around Lake Galena. The path was still very slushy and our feet got very wet and muddy, but it was all worth it to get some fresh air and clear our heads knowing that spring is right around the corner! ~Tim S. Learn more about Peace Valley Park…

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Madison L.'s #BucksCountyMoment: Peace Valley Park

November 17, 2014

On a whim, my parents, husband, Matt, and I decided to head to Peace Valley to go kayaking and hang out on the picnic benches. When we got there, the sunset was epic: beautiful, bold colors! This is a picture I took of Matt and my dad, Greg, kayaking as the sunset was at its best. It was such a great night that we were chased out by bullhorn to let us know that the park was closing. As someone…

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