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Hit All the Spookiest Spots this Month
The autumn equinox has cast those magical summer sprites back to their woodland hideaways, and something much more eerie has fallen over Wissahickon Valley Park like fog. Spooky season is here, and we know just...
Oct10th
Discover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike
Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (view location on Google Maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Chris Unander, Sue Amon, and Bailey Graf on a trek through every…
Oct10th
Saturday Planting at Red Covered Bridge
Meeting at Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge (8901 Forbidden Drive) Parking: There’s parking near the Chestnut Hill Avenue Trailhead and in the parking lots at Bells Mill Road. Both options will require 10-15 minute walk to…
Oct10th
Discover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing
Meeting at Valley Green Inn (view location on Google Maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Sheryl Rose, Andrea DeSabto, Debra Brackett, and Doug Gibson on a hike along…