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"There are certain expectations of a creek; you expect a small hike through the woods, eventually stumbling upon a trickle of water where you turn over rocks to find some small crawling things. Tohickon is different. You start the long walk down from a moss-covered pavilion and wind through paths lining grassy fields and entering dense forests. All the vegetation glows bright green and there is a…

"For the past 10 years or so I have ventured to the beautiful Neshaminy State Park to witness the annual Civil War Reenactment extravaganza. The picturesque Bucks County Park, situated right alongside the Delaware River, with its open fields and bountiful trees, makes for an ideal backdrop for the spectators of the event to attempt to travel back in time to witness one of the major turning points…

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…

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…