Outdoors

Residents say they hope transforming vacant lots into green spaces will help reduce illegal dumping and crime, while improving people's health.

Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Hammontown, N.J. has worked with FIFA and university scientists for years to bring the perfect field for this summer’s soccer.

From beach wheelchairs and access mats to beach taxis and accessible restrooms, here's where to find accommodations down the shore.

Perched 100 feet above the Pine Barrens, a man in a tower uses a century-old system to stop fire in its tracks.

Beneath the neighborhood’s serene architectural surface lies a fiercely eccentric creative ecosystem — one you can feel most acutely on a long, unhurried afternoon.

Open water presents risks that pools don't. A New Jersey swim coach explains how to handle currents, waves and other hazards.

At the historic park, beer gardens, a playground and ball fields are big draws for local families.

Get to know Wissahickon Valley Park, with its 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and anyone looking to enjoy a nearby trip to the great outdoors.

Scientists, foresters and some in the lumber industry are concerned about losing important programs that only the Forest Service can do.

Going into the summer, meteorologists are predicting lower than typical tropical activity, setting the stage for a successful summer season at the shore.

Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News staff.

The initiatives range from restoring native plant species in Abington Township to rehabilitating Lansdale’s historic freight house to serve as the borough’s welcome center.

NOAA is rolling out an experimental tool to help emergency planners predict extreme rain events in 60 cities, including Philadelphia and Dover, Delaware.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, water rushed down the creek, flooding Forbidden Drive.

The Agriculture Resource Center in West Fairmount Park will lend tools and offer free skills workshops.