Peace Valley Park consists of 1500 acres. The barn pictured above is at the Peace Valley Nature Center. To get to the Nature Center, you want to be on the north side of the lake. Take Chapman road south to the center. The bridge over Lake Galena/Chapman road is not available to motor vehicles. […]
A view of the boat launching area on Lake Galena in the Peace Valley Park The lake was formed by damming part of the Neshaminy Creek. The lake offers an excellent boating locale. There are boat ramps and a boat rental facility. The park has playgrounds, boating, hiking, fishing, biking and trails for walking. The […]
Oxford Valley County part boasts Lake Caroline which is a small lake open to some boating, fishing and possibly ice skating. There are a number of walking paths or trails around the lake. In addition, there is the Oxford Valley public golf course, the Oxford Valley Pool and Chickenfoot park all in the same general […]
Oxford Valley County part boasts Lake Caroline which is a small lake open to some boating, fishing and possibly ice skating. There are a number of walking paths or trails around the lake. In addition, there is the Oxford Valley public golf course, the Oxford Valley Pool and Chickenfoot park all in the same general […]
Summer 2005 Lake Nockamixon, with over 1450 acres, provides some excellent boating. If you are looking for something really fun to do with the family, try renting a boat on Lake Nockamixon. We rented a pontoon boat in early September from the concession in the park. The cost was $50 per hour for an 18′ […]
3401 State Road Bensalem, PA 19020-5930 Map Neshaminy State Park is on the Delaware River just off State Road. The park covers over 330 acres and has a 235 slip marina, hiking trails, numerous picnic facilities, boat launching ramps and a marina. There is also a swimming pool. Unlimited horsepower motors are allowed at the […]
Route 152 and E. Walnut Street, Perkasie, Pa 18944 – Lenape Park is in the Borough of Perkasie. It offers a decent sized lake, bicycling, fishing, softball, Picnicking, a little league field, ice skating and the South Perkasie Covered Bridge. Pictured above is a unique suspension footbridge that dates back to the 1930’s as a […]
Old Bethlehem and Apple Roads, Applebachsville, Pa The park offers Picnicking, Hiking, Ball Fields, Horseback Riding, Boating, Fishing, Camping, Ice Skating, a Nature Area and a Playground The park is about 5 miles from Quakertown and about 10 miles from Doylestown.
510 Churchville Lane Churchville, Pa 18966 The Churchville Nature Center is 54 acres on the edge of the Churchville reservoir in Churchville. They have a wheelchair accessible trail. You can picnic, bird watch, walk and observe wildlife and local plants. They have a number of educational programs throughout the year. They also have a re-creation […]
The paths along the Delaware Canal provide a variety of recreational opportunities. You can hike, walk, bicycle, or simply take a romantic stroll. There are also opportunities for bird watching and nature watching. The canal is picturesque in it’s own right but the beauty is enhanced by the views of the Delaware River. Bring your […]
New Hope boasts a Canal and a Railroad with working Steam Locomotives and a Vintage Diesel. In the Canal picture below, you can barely make out the train in the New Hope yard in the background. This picture was taken before the conversion of this church to Marsha Brown’s Restaurant. The church/restaurant is on Main […]
If you are staying in Bucks County, the lower end of the county mostly has hotels and motels. As you get into the central and upper parts of the county, you will find more bed and breakfasts. Bensalem – The lodgings here are mostly chain hotels for business travelers. Bristol Township – Located Near Route […]
Quakertown is in the process of restoring the Quakertown Station. The Quakertown Passenger Station located near the center of the town. The Quakertown Freight Station, located just south of the passenger station. The platform of the Quakertown Freight Station showing a boxcar and a diesel behind the platform.
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Pen and Ink Rendering of Neshaminy Creek at Playwicki Park. Playwicki Park and the Neshaminy Creek provide a pleasant spot for fishing. There are also a number of small hiking and walking trails available.