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Explore Philly with Sidney

Hiking Around Philly is different from most hiking groups because we hike (and sometimes bicycle) off the beaten path. We hike in the woods and the city. We go places that won't be found on any hiker's map. The events are usually within a 1.5 hour drive from Philly, though we sometimes visit NYC or the Jersey shore. Once each year we go to Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the best places in the world to hike. We participate in at least one conservation work party each month.

And, we do a lot more than hike; we explore. Whether it be a trail in a park or a back alley in the city, we always look for neat things, and we find them. Did you notice the 25 foot dinosaur made from pink suntan lotion bottles? We take time to appreciate a beautiful tree, a low flying eagle, or a hickory horned devil (look it up). We visit museums, historic houses, bakeries, battleships, and other neat places. We appreciate architecture, sculptures (Philly has more than any other US city, yea!), or whatever we find near our path. After a hike we often eat at a special place. And, we rarely repeat ourselves. 

Fearless lost explorers and sidney (fleas) are curious. This group is not for people content to only go down one trail and up another, nor for people happy to take the same or beaten path. This group may also be different because only one person leads hikes, gets folks lost, and does the bulk of administrative work. So, please read on to make sure you want to be a proud flea. Home Page continued here:  http://www.hikingaroundphilly.com/pages/HOME_PAGE_continued/

Important links:

• Bookmark the calendar or events: http://www.hikingaroundphilly.com/calendar/

• Fleas uploaded 400 photos in January alone! Click 'Photos' on main menu. 

• Bookmark The Table of Contents which answers questions about hiking and the group. http://www.hikingaroundphilly.com/pages/?op=all

• Here's a PAY link: http://www.hikingaroundphilly.com/pages/Pay_Via_Paypal_or_Credit_Card/

• To see a tentative event schedule for the year visit 'Files' on the main menu.

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“ I guess they should join if the like to hike..... ”

—Joe S

“ Excellent group. Sidney's fun and organized (in a very informal way). A diverse group of interesting people are in the group. Everyone's very friendly and welcoming. ”

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