Blogs from New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

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The trip that started it all- The Delaware River This will be the longest post for the shortest trip that has been documented via “blogging” on this site. To be honest, any trip that I have taken or will take, at least in my mind, ultimately stems from traveling to the Delaware. I owe sincere credence to Ralph Stover State Park, High Rocks Vista, and Tohickon Creek (from its source at Lake Nockamixon above, to where it offers its flow to the greater river below). From the time I was old enough to swing a rod my father brought me to these places and taught me fly presentation and how to fish what seemed like big water to me. When my older brother qualified for a Pennsylvania drivers license, the river was the only destination of ... read more
bowman's view
delaware canal
frog


Memorial Day weekend was all about one of my best friends getting married - a destination wedding in New Hope, PA. Wonderful wedding aside, I had not realized New Hope was so near where I used to live in Somerset County, NJ (barring traffic, it's only a 30-minute ride... go figure). I stayed at the New Hope Inn, off Rte 202 (formerly Best Western). If you go to other travel review sites like Trip Advisor or Virtual Tourist, the former BW was panned by many users. Thus, I came prepared by bringing my own pillows and beddings. In the end, I didn't them. My stay was fine for a two-star joint and the nightly rate was very reasonable. And, I used their beddings without incident or alarm. New Hope offers a variety of bed-and-breakfasts, but ... read more




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