Only in Bucks County: Along the Delaware Canal Path

  I've often walked along the Delaware Canal near Washington Crossing National Park, or right outside the borough of Yardley, but this weekend I discovered a new portion of the trail that is only two minutes from my house! I never knew the trail continued so far South. Turns out the Delaware Canal path runs 60 miles from Bristol, Bucks County to Easton, PA and is the only continuous intact canal remaining from the historic canal-building era of the 1800's. Here's just a little of the scenery I saw along the way. I did pass a few people out running or biking, but it was incredibly peaceful. I can't wait to go back again soon.

 

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”

~John Muir

My walking partner.

 

 

Only in Bucks County: Our Very Own Renaissance Fair

Every Fall I notice big wooden signs for the Wrightstown Renaissance Fair spread throughout Newtown and Yardley. I never knew that the entire event was put on by the charming little Village Library to benefit the Library, so that in itself promoted me to grab the twins and go.


 

What a great job they did getting all the actors and actresses and props together to convert the Fairgrounds into a huge Mid Evil village! There was lots to see, color everywhere, and we really enjoyed being transported into a different time.

 

The admission fee was only $5 and so much was included. I would call the Wrightstown Renaissance Fair the perfect family excursion for parents with kids age 5 to 13. It's a fun family festival filled with history, crafts, interactive games, entertainment, and oddities.

 

 

 

                                                     You guessed it... Rat-a-pult.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is SO Juliet.

 

                                                          This is SO Michelle.

 

 

 

 

 

                        Shameless Selfie.

                                                       You really need to go next year!

Remember, all proceeds go to The Village at Wrightstown Library.

 

 

PS: The word "Renaissance" is really starting to look funny. I've spell-checked it about fifty times.

 



 

"Humor is the great thing, the saving thing.

The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away

 and a sunny spirit takes their place.”

~Mark Twain