Elmwood Park Zoo
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia) is home to beautiful Elmwood Park Zoo. Our mission is "to foster an appreciation of wildlife and their habitat that will inspire active participation in conservation". L... museumland.net
Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service
Experience the Best that Bucks County has to offer and leave the pressures of everyday life behind. Cleanse your body and mind and get back to nature when you experience a fly-fishing day trip or a 3 day Eco-Adventure Pa... landbigfish.com
Graeme Park
This unusual country house on 42 acres was erected between 1723 and 1735 and served as the summer home for colonial Governor Sir William Keith. Sold to Dr. Thomas Graeme in 1739, it is the only remaining Colonial Pennsylvani... visitpa.com
Norristown Farm State Park
- This park is operated by the Montgomery County Department of Parks and offers day use activities. With the proximity of the large suburban area, this park receives heavy use. The park's green space is a nice place to ret... wildernet.com
Morris Arboretum
More than 13,000 labeled plants of over 2,500 types are growing in the Arboretums living collection. These include representatives of the temperate floras of North America, Asia, and Europe. This historic collection trace... museumsusa.org
Wissahickon Park
1800 acres in the larger Philadelphia Fairmount Park system, the Wissahickon Valley follows a creek of the same name for seven miles from Chestnut Hill to Manayunk. Off its fifty miles of trails lies some great climbing... rockclimbing.com
Briar Bush Nature Center
Briar Bush grounds feature over a mile of trails winding through a variety of natural habitats. Native plants and wild animals can be found here year round, especially at the Bird Observatory. The Museum is full of intera... museumsusa.org
Kelly Drive Bouldering
Convenient Bouldering close to Center City Philadelphia. These routes and numerous eliminates have been around for YEARS and any attempt to name them would be absurd. rockclimbing.com
Alverthorpe Park
Alverthorpe Park is located in the corner of Jenkintown Road and Forrest Avenue in the Jenkintown section of Abington... patch.com
Basset Trail
This is a descent, not a climb. It could be used as a climb, but there is a 99.9999% chance that you'll be walking very soon after. It's nearly impossible to ride up, except for the horses that use the trail. The descent s... dirtworld.com
Suburban Cyclists Unlimited (Scu) Meetup: Tour De Cure -...
Join "Team SCU" and support the Tour de Cure ride. The Greater Philadelphia TourdeCure is one of the area?s premier cycling events, gathering everyone from recreational riders to experienced cyclists who are passionate about ... meetup.com
Wissahickon Gorge North Loop, Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania
There are two major attractions on this hike that make this an absolute must for serious outdoor lovers. Hikers can investigate the history and the historical significance of Northwest Philadelphia while they?re overwhelmed b... trails.com
Pa/nj Photo Tour Enthusiasts: Moonlight Shoot At Laurel Hill...
Laurel Hill Cemetery is organizing two moonlight photowalks. See information below: Photo enthusiasts: grab your cameras, tripods and flashlights, and capture the wonders of a FULL MOON at Laurel Hill Cemetery! During this gu... meetup.com
Wissahickon River Gorge
The city of Philadelphia boasts the largest municipal park system in the world. At 9,200 acres, Fairmount Park is a conglomerate of public lands throughout the city. One of my personal favorites is the Wissahickon Valley ... localhikes.com
Wissahickon Creek Gorge, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia,...
In northwestern Philadelphia, 8,700-acre Fairmount Park enfolds the spectacular setting and outdoor recreation along 7 miles and 1,800 acres of Wissahickon Creek Gorge. Despite its city location, the park is a remarkable isla... trails.com
Fort Washington Picnic Ground
General Description Flourtown Day Use Area (southern end of park) and Militia Hill Day Use Area (northern end of park) provide over 300 picnic tables. Two shelters are available for year-round use. The shelters may be rese... wildernet.com
Wissahickon Valley Park (Forbidden Drive)
Wissahickon Valley Park Trail (Forbidden Drive) follows the creek of the same name through the entire length of the park. The ominous sounding Forbidden Drive was so named because in the 1920s cars were banned from it. Tod... traillink.com