The 20th annual Lehigh River Sojourn is the Wildlands Conservancy’s 54.5-mile guided paddling trip on the Lehigh River. The event begins in the Pocono Mountains and ends in Easton. Paddlers travel through the region’s metro-wilderness – treasuring scenic views, visits from resident wildlife, and a shared appreciation for preserving the Lehigh River. Click here for more information. […]

The 20th annual Lehigh River Sojourn is the Wildlands Conservancy’s 54.5-mile guided paddling trip on the Lehigh River. The event begins in the Pocono Mountains and ends in Easton. Paddlers travel through the region’s metro-wilderness – treasuring scenic views, visits from resident wildlife, and a shared appreciation for preserving the Lehigh River. Click here for more information. […]

PEC will be hosting "The Vintage Jaunt" in celebration of National Trails Month. Click here to register. Celebrate the development of the Circuit Trails and join PEC on our bike rides on Circuit Trails throughout the region. On June 25, discover the natural beauty and historic heritage of the Delaware and Lehigh Canal Trail and the […]

PEC will be hosting "The Vintage Jaunt" in celebration of National Trails Month. Click here to register. Celebrate the development of the Circuit Trails and join PEC on our bike rides on Circuit Trails throughout the region. On June 25, discover the natural beauty and historic heritage of the Delaware and Lehigh Canal Trail and the […]

Learn about the Fairmount Water Works, one of Philadelphia’s first tourist attractions, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After a brief tour of the Fairmount Water Works, stroll through the beautifully landscaped South Garden, and along the Schuylkill Banks for a 1.5-mile walk to the Walnut Street […]

Learn about the Fairmount Water Works, one of Philadelphia’s first tourist attractions, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After a brief tour of the Fairmount Water Works, stroll through the beautifully landscaped South Garden, and along the Schuylkill Banks for a 1.5-mile walk to the Walnut Street […]

From our friends at the Schuylkill River Heritage Area: "Each Pottstown Pedal & Paddle begins with a 4.5 mile bike ride from Pottstown’s Riverfront Park to Historic Morlatton Village in Douglassville, using yellow cruisers from the Bike Pottstown bike share program. Participants take a guided tour of Morlatton Village's four 18th century buildings, including the […]

From our friends at the Schuylkill River Heritage Area: "Each Pottstown Pedal & Paddle begins with a 4.5 mile bike ride from Pottstown’s Riverfront Park to Historic Morlatton Village in Douglassville, using yellow cruisers from the Bike Pottstown bike share program. Participants take a guided tour of Morlatton Village's four 18th century buildings, including the […]

Join the Schuylkill River Town Program on the water for a kayaking trip led by an expert guide from Take It Outdoors. Gear, boats, and instruction are provided. Pre-registration is required.  Some people's GPS's lead them straight to the park, some people's GPS's do not - if you're not finding it, use Frosty Falls as […]

Join the Schuylkill River Town Program on the water for a kayaking trip led by an expert guide from Take It Outdoors. Gear, boats, and instruction are provided. Pre-registration is required.  Some people's GPS's lead them straight to the park, some people's GPS's do not - if you're not finding it, use Frosty Falls as […]

What better way to celebrate America's independence than enjoying it outdoors? The Fourth of July is the perfect time to get outdoors to enjoy the fireworks along with the more than 46,000 square miles of mountains, valleys, and forests along with 86,000 miles of rivers and streams that Pennsylvania has to offer.  

What better way to celebrate America's independence than enjoying it outdoors? The Fourth of July is the perfect time to get outdoors to enjoy the fireworks along with the more than 46,000 square miles of mountains, valleys, and forests along with 86,000 miles of rivers and streams that Pennsylvania has to offer.