Paddlers’ Paradise in Ridley Township
The most recent host of the Canoemobile program was Ridley Township – home to a Tidal Trail marina that you should definitely know about. Located just a few miles downriver of Philadelphia, Ridley sits at the confluence of the Tidal Trail and the Darby Creek. The marina provides excellent access to the John Heinz National Wildlife […]
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Tidal Trail Fans Spread the Word
The Tidal Delaware got some major love on Billy Penn last week. The on-line news platform for Philly made a great case for why more people should be out playing in the Delaware and Schuylkill: there is less industry on the rivers than every before; the river is less polluted than ever before; and this guy […]
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You should do this: Race on the Darby Creek (and picnic!)
Celebrating Darby Creek Valley Association’s 30th Anniversary. Come race on the Darby Creek! When you finish, enjoy a free picnic along its banks! Bring your family, friends, or significant other. While you are racing, your family can walk the boardwalk over the large freshwater tidal lake next to Darby Creek, stop at the observation blinds to […]
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Enjoy the Tidal Trail at a Special Bartram’s Garden Event (with free hotdogs!)
The Tidal Delaware is a prime spot for fishing, boating, birding, and learning about the environment. It’s also a beautiful place to just hang out and have a good time! Bartram’s Garden is planning on doing both on June 22 at their Community River Fest on the Tidal Schuylkill, just a short boat trip from […]
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Two Water Trails Diverged
And happy you can certainly travel both. The Independence Seaport Museum is hosting the Walnut2Walnut Regatta on May 31st. You have the opportunity to paddle from Walnut Street on the Schuylkill to Walnut Street on the Delaware! The Seaport Museum says this about their event: Walnut2Walnut is an ambitious combination of three fun events: 1) […]
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Summer is coming.
It’s been a long, cold winter. Here at Tidal Trail, we think the harsh weather we made it through makes the coming of summer even sweeter. Get ready for the transformation of the Tidal Delaware River Trail into a summertime paradise complete with paddling opportunities, free picnics, and an urban beach. Paddle Penn’s Landing is […]
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