Where to Explore: Exciting Outdoor Gardens and Spaces

Good news, fans of the outdoors! The weather is getting warmer and flowers and trees are in bloom.  It’s a perfect time to enjoy outdoor gardens and spaces. The best part is you do not have to travel far to become absorbed in these exciting outdoor places and spaces! And there are SO many to […]

10 Exciting Bike Trails to Explore with Your Family

Hitting the trails for a family bike ride is an awesome way to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Biking allows you to cover miles of trails in a single outing, giving you a chance to truly explore the area where you’re riding. Thanks to the many trails we have in and around Philadelphia, you […]

10 Fun Family Hiking Trails to Explore

Family hiking

Ready for some outdoor fun and adventure that is fun and free? Hit the trails for a family hike! To help you get started, we’ve rounded up some of the best area trails for your family hike right here. You can also find an alphabetical list of all PA state parks or search for trails […]

Guide to Fun Maple Sugaring Demonstrations 

Pails hanging off of maple trees to catch sap

This time of the year, whether we have snow on the ground or experiencing more balmy temperatures, behind the scenes, maple trees are doing their magic. It’s maple sugaring season in our area and it is a fascinating process that you and your family can see firsthand at many of the area’s environmental centers.  A few years […]

How to Make Father’s Day Fun

Fishing with Dad

It is time to celebrate the Man with the Plan! Father’s Day is the perfect day to spend with Dad by indulging in one of his favorite activities. Whether it is hiking, golfing, fishing, or biking, there are so many choices to make his day special and fun, but most importantly, engaged in an outing […]

Guide to Fun Maple Sugaring Demonstrations 

This time of the year, whether we have snow on the ground or experiencing more balmy temperatures, behind the scenes, maple trees are doing their magic. It’s maple sugaring season in our area and it is a fascinating process that you and your family can see firsthand at many of the area’s  environmental centers.  A […]

Discover Beautiful Vistas in PA for Viewing Fall Foliage

Fall Foliage

While there truly is an exact science as to why the leaves on trees change colors in the autumn, there is no exact science to plan an outing to witness the glorious fall foliage at its peak performance. With some guidance and a predetermined plan, your family can be in the middle of a beautiful […]

Three Activities to Teach Kids About the Weather

Science Explorers

You might not always love drizzly days, foggy mornings or snowy nights. However, the weather gives you the perfect excuse to jump right into some fun weather experiments with your kids. Whether you have a preschooler, elementary-aged student or middle schooler at home, you can easily get the younger ones involved with a few weather science […]

Where to Explore: Exciting Outdoor Gardens and Spaces

Good news, fans of the outdoors! There is still plenty of time to enjoy the season and enjoy outdoor gardens and spaces and still plenty of awesome ideas for adventures. The best part is you do not have to travel far to become absorbed in these exciting outdoor places and spaces! And there are SO […]

Where To Chase Wonderful Waterfalls This Summer

Bushkill Falls

Take a break from the summer heat by chasing waterfalls in the silent forests of Pennsylvania. The sights and sounds of crashing, streaming, flowing water is refreshing and a great way to “chill” before you start purchasing school supplies! There are several wonderful choices within a few hour’s drive just waiting to be discovered by […]

Incredible Destinations To Explore Together In Beautiful Pennsylvania

Ricketts Glen State Park

There’s no limit in possibilities for exploration and adventure right where we live…in Pennsylvania! Summer is the best season for discovering cool places to visit, so make a plan and enjoy a local adventure during these dog days of summer by exposing your family to activities right here in our home state. Escaping in Pennsylvania  […]

Discover the Benefits to Spending Time in the Great Outdoors

Now that spring has fully announced its arrival, we are invited and encouraged to step into the great outdoors to enjoy longer days of sunlight and fantastic spaces to explore! Our families have spent more time indoors in front of computer screens than in recent memory. It’s time to soak up the sun, splash in […]