New Homes Rise by the River in East Falls
Now making their way towards completion by the banks of the Schuylkill in East Falls: 13 modern townhomes on a plot of land that’s right […]
Fairmount Park’s New Treetops Zip Line and Ropes Course Is as Insanely Fun as You’d Imagine
On May 12, the long-awaited Treetops Quest zip line and ropes course is opening in Fairmount Park. We had the chance to check it out […]
Fairmount Park’s New Zipline Course Opens in May
Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park sprawls over 2,000 acres — and as such is packed with a ton of cool places and activities to explore. Starting in May, […]
Here’s Where You Can Still Get a Broad Street Run Bib — And Partake in Some Fun Training Runs
Whether you’ve already got your Broad Street Run bib, or missed the lottery and wish you did, there are some super-fun runs on the calendar […]
Here’s a Map of All the Best Sledding Hills Around Philadelphia
Updated for 2018 by Bailey King. Whether you view a serious dousing of snow as the winter gods smiling or scowling upon us, one thing […]
Philly Is Getting a Women-Only Triathlon This Summer
Okay, ladies, whatever you had planned for this summer, go ahead and scrap it. Because the only thing that matters right now is the all-women […]
This Snow-Filled Proposal in Fairmount Park is Just Too Cute
There’s no getting around it — Philly’s first snowfall last weekend was straight-up beautiful. While the flurries made a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos, they also […]
The August Blues Are Real: 10 Outdoor Activities You Need to Tackle Before Summer Ends
Guys, we hate to break it to you, but we’ve only got one month left of summer (the last day of summer is September 22nd). […]
Bookmark This: A Handy Map of Fairmount Park’s Secret Gems
Just in time for your daydreams about the weekend to start up, the folks over at Curbed Philly have created a handy 17-stop map to Fairmount […]
Bring Back the Fairmount Park Guard
When the neighbors in expensive homes near Fairmount Park’s Devil’s Pool recently complained of trash, debris, and decadent behavior from the many visitors to Philadelphia’s […]
Fairmount Park Is Getting a Zipline (and a Treetops Rope Course!)
Fairmount Park is home to many hidden Philly gems: a “pavilion in the trees,” vintage baseball games, a butterfly garden and a 100-year-old giant wooden slide – […]
Fairmount Park Is Getting a Zipline (and a Treetops Rope Course!)
Fairmount Park is home to many hidden Philly gems: a “pavilion in the trees,” vintage baseball games, a butterfly garden and a 100-year-old giant wooden slide – […]
Here’s When (and Where) to Look at Cherry Blossoms This Year
It’s almost spring. That means it’s almost cherry blossom season – and THAT means that soon enough, you should make your way to Fairmount Park to take […]
Yay! Greenhouse Yoga Is Back in West Fairmount Park
If you’ve been thirsting for some greenery in your life (winter has that effect, doesn’t it?), take note: The Fairmount Park Conservancy is bringing their greenhouse […]
Bookmark These: Running and Hiking Routes to See Fairmount Park’s Historic Mansions on Foot
This past weekend, the Fairmount Park Conservancy hosted their third annual Jingle Jog, which takes runners on either a five-mile or 8.2-mile route through Fairmount […]