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Things to do outdoors in Philadelphia: Running trails and parks

Published on July 3, 2026 03:05 am Sure, there’s cheesesteak, the Liberty Bell, and Rocky. Philly has its signs and they are legal. But the real city – the one that rewards the curious – is something that continues to punch well above its weight. Just look at its parks: Fairmount is one of the

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Eastern vs Western National Parks: Which Are Better?

Updated June 29, 2026 03:21 pm Let me start off by saying that this is not a competition. All our national parks are amazing and no park is better than another. It’s like being a parent and someone asking you to choose a favorite. No child is better than another, they are just different. At

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Firefly displays are still on at these lesser-known national parks

Updated June 26, 2026 10:33 am Late spring through summer brings one of nature’s most impressive displays as thousands of fireflies come alive in the wild forests, grasslands and river valleys across the country. Growing up in southern Virginia, where fireflies were a staple of summer evenings, I have spent countless nights watching them light

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