On the 7th Day of Christmas: Swans-a-swimming & more Scenic Holiday Spots

A Heron on River Road when Irene flooded the Delaware River, Photographed by Yardley's J.C. Sager

This month, Bucks Happening is celebrating the holidays by bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas! Each weekday from December 1st through December 16th, we’ll cover something amazing about the holiday season in Bucks County- sites to see, happening holidays events, the best local gifts, and all sorts of other goodies.

For “Seven Swans-a-swimming,” we’ll take a closer look at the beautiful sites to see in Bucks County throughout the holiday season…just in time for the weekend!

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Bucks County Labor Day Guide 2011

Ahh, Labor Day! Sure it is nice to get a day off of work but it also marks the end of one hot summer season. Of course Bucks County always holds some of the best events in the area for the holiday weekend. Say goodbye to summer with a bang by attending some of these fun Labor Day Happenings around Bucks County.

Lower Bucks

New Hope Fireworks, Friday, September 2nd,: If you haven’t seen the fireworks yet, you have a few more weekends to get to New Hope for the big show! (they’ve been extended into September due to rain cancellations throughout the summer).  A spectacle of lights over the Delaware River takes place at 9:30pm on Friday nights. Orchestrated by Garden State Fireworks, a glittering ten-minute firework show will illuminate the sky over the Delaware River for the summer season. In addition, most retail businesses on both sides of the river will stay open late. The fireworks displays will take place, at the same launch site each week, about 500 feet south of the New Hope Lambertville Free Bridge, about 500 feet offshore on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware river. In the case of inclement weather, please check the website by 12 noon on Friday’s for possible cancellations. (more…)

Tubing Time! A Day on the Delaware

Though I have no doubt spent hours admiring the picturesque Delaware River in my 20+ years spent living in Bucks County, until recently I had not participated in one of the most popular local river activities- tubing!

Held back by irrational fears of encountering ugly river creatures, I had always opted to enjoy the view from one of the many river-front dining establishments in Bucks County.  Having finally taken the plunge (quite literally!), I am certain that even the most beautiful of outdoor patios along the river cannot compare with the stunning 360 degree view experienced from an inflatable tube! (more…)

Week 3 Hot Yoga Challenge Recap

I cannot believe I’m already in week 3 of the Bucks Happening Hot Yoga Challenge at Riverflow Yoga- 15 classes gone by! This week has been the most mentally challenging yet, but also the most rewarding.  My body is stretching into positions I never would have thought possible just a few weeks back, and I am already feeling fairly confident about my upcoming beach vacation.

I can honestly say that this month has been one of the busiest of my life so finding 90 minutes to spare, five days a week has been just as challenging as making it through the class! Still, I am fairly certain that Hot Yoga has been the primary reason I haven’t had some sort of stress-related breakdown yet. Though most nights I am not getting full nights of sleep, practicing hot yoga has kept me alert and energized. (more…)

6 Tips to Get Your Summer Adventure Fix

Looking to do something a bit more adventurous than relaxing by a pool this summer? Lucky for you, Bucks County is chock-full of fun adventures! Check out six local activities to help you get your summer adventure fix in 2011:

1. Trapeze Flying:   If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, look no further!  Fly School Circus Arts, located in Camp Kirby in Upper Black Eddy, will deliver the rush of a circus performer by offering trapeze lessons. Mary Kelly and her outstanding team of flying trapeze artists are true professionals, somehow managing to put minds at ease while leading a group to tumble through the air!

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Bucks Happening This Weekend: Perk up for Springfest!

This may be the busiest weekend ever in Bucks County- from Perkasie’s Springfest to Newtown’s Welcome Day to Yardley Beerfest and so much more! As always, don’t forget to consult to Bucks Happening calendar & restaurant guide to help you plan. Get to bed early tonight and prepare for some serious fun:

On Saturday, May 21st, downtown Perkasie will come alive with the sounds of music and the small of ribs-grilling this Saturday as Springfest 2011 gets underway at noon. The day’s line-up is jam packed with fun (there is seriously something for everyone). Check it out: (more…)

How do you like our makeover?

By now, maybe you have realized that we gave BucksHappening.com a makeover.  Why the change you ask?  Well, in short, because of YOU!  After getting out there and really talking to our readers, in groups and 1 on 1, we decided to implement many of the changes everyone was asking for.

Read on to hear about all of our changes.  As always, if you have any advice, comments or questions about how we can continually improve, let us know!! Tweet us, Facebook us, or email us (info@buckshappening.com).  (more…)

Wedding Contest Kick-off: Round 1!

Last week, we announced our biggest contest EVER on Bucks Happening, an amazing give-a-way of $10,000 worth of wedding goods & services to 1 lucky local couple.  Today we kick off round 1 of voting to determine the contest finalists on our Facebook fan-page.  Check out the album “Wedding Contest Entries” and vote for your favorite couple by “liking” the photo. Please note that comments will not be counted as votes.  The top 50% (OR no more than forty) couples with the most “likes” by March 18th will become finalists. If you’d like to enter, please email your photo, contact information, and caption to contest@buckshappening.com. (more…)

Announcing: Our Biggest Contest EVER!

With all the love in the air after Valentine’s Day, we’re betting that there are quite a few of you recently engaged couples out there. Congratulations!

We’ve got some great news for you- BucksHappening.com along with the Newtown Athletic Club, Town Crier Bakery, and several of the amazing vendors in Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia area are teaming up to give away an AMAZING wedding package to 1 lucky couple, valued at almost $10,000!!! How you ask? It’s simple…

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Find the perfect restaurant…EVERY TIME!

The wait is over! Check out the new Bucks Happening Restaurant Guide- your comprehensive, searchable guide to dining out in Bucks County. We invite you to browse through the selection and test drive some searches. Looking for Mexican in Richboro? A BYOB in Lambertville? A fancy ($$$) restaurant to impress your loved on on Valentine’s Day? We have got you covered. (more…)