Hiking

From the historic charm of Wissahickon Valley Park to the lush terrain of the Andorra Meadow, Philadelphia seeps natural beauty in just about every direction. While getting out into nature is the highlight of many of our weeks, our civic...

As we say goodbye to April showers and hello to May flowers, you too can bloom and grow by taking part in the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge, a 4-day bio-blitz where cities worldwide see who can record the most wildlife....

Humans might be social distancing right now, but ticks and mosquitoes aren’t. Here’s how to protect yourself from itchy bites and insect-borne illnesses this summer. Pennsylvania holds an unfortunate record with insect-borne diseases. 73,610 cases of tick-borne illnesses were reported...

Explaining the where, how & etiquette while social distancing. Now that we’re all in a stay-at-home order in Philadelphia, we’re required to stay inside except for essential trips like buying food, reporting to an essential job or seeking medical attention....

The controversial N.J.-based outdoorsman releases his latest book, a guide to reversing the damage we’ve done to the earth He can track any living creature through the wilderness, be it beast or man. He can revive entire felled forests to...

After a magical four days in Glacier National Park, the only way back to the train station was via passenger van with a Chris. Chris was in his 80s and had lived all over the world, including Alaska, Tennesee and...

October has welcomed us with beautiful weather, and the best way to take advantage of it is to get outside. Luckily, Philadelphia has a number of scenic locations and trails that make getting outside extremely easy. Take a look at...

Take a walk across the famous Ben Franklin Bridge, once the longest suspension bridge in the world. Take in stunning views from far above the Delaware River while learning the fascinating and little-known history of the structure. Meet us at...

Take a unique nature walk along a historic corridor in West Philly. Discover artifacts of the famous 1876 Centennial Exposition and learn the little-known history of water in West Fairmount Park. Hikers will also walk through the park’s horticultural center...