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Evansburg State Park: A Forest Oasis

February 5, 2013 by

Located just a few miles down the Germantown Pike in the quaint little town of Collegeville, Evansburg State Park is a less-traveled pocket of unspoiled wilderness that has become a favorite for outdoor-loving Pennsylvanians. The most prominent feature of the park is the Skippack Creek, which flows through beautiful valleys and ridges that give the park spectacular scenic views. The park was originally a settlement in the 18th century, and if you look closely around the grounds you can find remnants of mills and other buildings. Parkgoers now go to enjoy trout fishing in the creek, play baseball at one of the park’s four ballfields, or just meander through over 30 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Overnight camping is also available. The park is also home to a popular 18 hole golf course with a par of 71 that is open to the public.

Evansburg State Park
851 Mayhall Road
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 409-1150
http://www.yelp.com/biz/evansburg-state-park-collegeville

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Ridley Creek State Park: Natural Treasure

August 7, 2012 by

Area residents looking for a wide array of outdoor activities have been flocking to Ridley Creek State Park for generations. This gorgeous park, located in the town of Newtown Square, offers over 2,026 acres of meadows and woodlands for exploration, only 16 miles from the center of Philadelphia. That proximity to the city makes it a great weekend destination for urbanites looking to get away from it all. 14 picnic areas offer hundreds of picnic tables, as well as pavilions that can be reserved in advance. Ridley Creek, which runs through the park, is stocked with trout and a popular spot for local fisherman to catch their limit. An area is also reserved for fly-fishing, but is catch and release only. 12 miles of hiking trails at various levels of difficulty wend through the park, as well as biking, jogging, and horseback riding paths. From April to October, camping areas are also available for overnight stays.

Ridley Creek State Park
351 Gradyville Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ridley-creek-state-park-newtown-square

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Olympia Pizzeria & Restaurant: Pizza Any Way You Like It

June 19, 2012 by

Olympia Pizzeria & Restaurant combines Greek and Italian cuisines with a Philadelphia flair in a casual take-out establishment. The restaurant serves everything from deep, greasy pizza slices to cheesesteaks, hoagies, and gyros. This eclectic combination may not be much of a local novelty, but Olympia’s standards of freshness and cleanliness (not a sticky tabletop in sight) sets it apart from the pack. Add to that a friendly staff and a range of beverages (including birch beer). And if you’re not in the mood to schlep downtown, you can always call for a pizza delivery or order conveniently online and have dinner brought straight to your doorstep.

Olympia Pizzeria & Restaurant
209 West Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-5881‎
www.olympiapizzaonline.com

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