What kind of mental picture do you get when you think of Philadelphia? Big cities are such a juxtaposition between beauty and filth in my personal opinion. Everywhere you look there are piles of trash, graffiti, and dilapidated buildings. Philly has more than its’ fair share of those things BUT it just may be one […]
Pennypack Environmental Center
Philadelphia has some pretty expansive parks and green spaces that break up the concrete jungle and we have only just begun to explore them. Pennypack Park is north east of the city, and less than 15 minutes from the Insectarium so we visited them on the same day. Because the park is so large, we […]
William M. Redd Park
Have you ever hiked in the rain before? I’m not talking about a thunderstorm or downpour, but a steady drizzle. If you haven’t, I highly recommend it! Throw on some rain boots and hit the trail to enjoy a whole different level of serenity. The sound of raindrops on the tree canopy is soothing and […]
Cohanzick Zoo and Bridgeton Splash Park
Double adventure!!! Located right next to each other in Bridgeton City Park, the combination of the zoo and splash pad make for the perfect warm weather adventure. Sometimes it’s hard to find the motivation to get out and explore new places when you know it’s going to be 90 degrees and humid, but if you […]
Kinder Farm Park
If you’re looking for something different than your average park, take a ride across the bay bridge to Kinder Farm Park. We are big animal lovers so when I found a playground-farm combo, it moved to the top of our list of places to go. The playground alone was huge! The boys loved the hill […]
