{"id":150,"date":"2011-07-08T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-08T15:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/take-hike\/"},"modified":"2023-01-04T17:16:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T22:16:08","slug":"take-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/take-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Take A Hike"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Philadelphia’s rivers and streams provide ample opportunity for recreation; events in the coming week suggest it’s hiking season in the parks and refuges near the water:<\/p>\n

At the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge<\/a> in Tinicum, there’s a Summer Bird Walk <\/strong>on Saturday, July 9 and a Birding By Ear Walk <\/strong>on Sunday, July 10. Check here<\/a> for the full summer schedule of events.<\/p>\n

The Friends of the Wissahickon<\/a> are sponsoring a three-mile hike <\/strong>on Wednesday, July 13. The hike is guided by a trail ambassador and begins at the Valley Green Inn: “Experience caves, trek the famous Fingerspan Bridge, cross Devil’s Pool, discover The Spring House, Shakespeare’s Rock, learn about major improvements to the trails, the history of the Livezey Mill, and other areas of the park and hopefully, spot some local wildlife.” Click here<\/a> to register for free.<\/p>\n

The Lower Merion Conservancy<\/a> has hula hoops <\/strong>and butterflies <\/strong>on Sunday, July 10 and a free Summer Evening Hike <\/strong>on Wednesday, July 13 in Gladwyne: “Hike from the lush creekside trail in Turtle Hollow, past the Henry Foundation, to Riverbend and back through the Philadelphia Country Club. A lovely way to complete the exploration of bridlepaths that connect Rolling Hill Park to Riverbend.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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