Wissahickon

The Ultimate #OptOutside Guide During COVID-19

Explaining the where, how & etiquette while social distancing. Now that we're all in a stay-at-home order in Philadelphia, we're…

5 years ago

Need to get outdoors? Try Hiking 50+ Miles of the Wissahickon

The 4th Annual All Trails Challenge Returning The friends of the Wissahickon announced that its 4th annual All Trails Challenge…

6 years ago

6 Best Places for Running & Biking in Philadelphia

October has welcomed us with beautiful weather, and the best way to take advantage of it is to get outside.…

7 years ago

Explore the Wissahickon and Win Prizes with the 2018 All Trails Challenge

Want to explore all 50 miles of the Wissahickon? The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is hosting its 3rd Annual All…

7 years ago

Wissahickon’s Forbidden Drive is 2018 Trail of the Year

The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)  named Forbidden Drive 2018 Trail of the Year. Forbidden Drive: Trail…

7 years ago

A Walk Through Nature & History: The Wissahickon Valley’s Secret Past

Did you know that Philadelphia has over 10,000 acres of parks? The Wissahickon Valley Park is a solid 1,800 chunk…

8 years ago

If you can BEAR Friday: Black Bear Spotted in Wissahickon

Soooo Friends of the Wissahickon posted on their Facebook page today that a black bear is wandering around the Wissahickon…

9 years ago

Fall Hike in the Wissahickon

I've mentioned how I'm working with the Fairmount Park Conservancy for a little, and one of the job perks includes…

9 years ago