Getaway Guide: Summer Afloat
Rent a small craft, get on the water and fish, explore or just lay back. Here's where to do it.
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Rent a small craft, get on the water and fish, explore or just lay back. Here's where to do it.
Not only ball teams go on the road -- fans do, too!
With a wealth of sweeping natural beauty, the Western United States is blessed with breathtaking vistas, giant Sequoias and thriving lakes and rivers.
Less than a tank of gas and seven hours from home, the Rideau Canal connects lakes and villages by a series of locks, so it's possible to take a trailer or rental boat from lake to lake for prime bass fishing or nature cruising.
Taking a day trip does not have to be expensive. There are many interesting, exciting and fun destinations within a two-hour drive of Philadelphia.
If you crave big city summer getaways, here's a single word of advice: Toronto.
From among any other big cities in the entire country, Los Angeles is arguably the most alluring when it comes to enjoying a sensational summer day spent by the sea.
Here's where to find these tasty crustaceans at a dockside table or to take home for your own neighborhood crab feast.
If you own a recreational vehicle or plan to rent one this summer, here's an idyllic place to park it in a land of lakes and Canadian sunsets.
Central Park is an urban oasis that brings together fantasy, escape, glamour and wide open spaces.
Chesapeake Bay waters are relatively placid compared to the Atlantic, but there's still some big fish -- including a lot of full-flavored rockfish waiting for an angler's bait.
Twenty minutes from Times Square puts getaway seekers in a New York City neighborhood brimming with authentic ethnic sights, sounds, and flavors.
Cape May Point presents a placid side of the otherwise bustling Jersey shore.
Gas prices have been rising leading up to Memorial Day weekend, according to Triple-A Mid-Atlantic. But they say that won't stop more than 400,000 Philadelphia-area residents from hitting the road.
As boaters and guests start a new season on the water, US Coast Guard veterans provide some hard-won safety tips.
Analysts predict this will be the cheapest summer at the pump since the end of the recession.
If a special event brings you to center city Philadelphia, why not make a night and day of it?
May: it's my favorite getaway month.
Traveling with children can mean compromises at lunch and dinner, but it doesn't have to.
Celebration of the War of 1812 bicentennial continues next month with a rousing celebration of the woman who stopped a British admiral in his tracks.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on the 1900 block of South 21st Street Sunday that left one man dead and a woman hospitalized.
The main threats from potentially severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening are to damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on the 1900 block of South 21st Street Sunday that left one man dead and a woman hospitalized.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Hundreds of people came out to learn about mental health, maternal care, nutrition and more at The Black Family Wellness Expo, hosted by Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on March 21. Doctors at the expo said their goal is to keep the community information about health conditions that can disproportionally impact African Americans.
Airports across the country continue to deal with the impacts of a partial government shutdown and TSA shortages, and lines at Philadelphia International Airport were long again Sunday morning as three security checkpoints remain closed. President Trump said ICE agents are prepared to deploy to airports to help with staffing.
Men claiming a resemblance to the late John F. Kennedy Jr. gathered at Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square for a lookalike contest Saturday. After narrowing the contest down to five finalists, John Scanlon Jr. was crowned the winner.
Dogs can provide lots of love and companionship, but is it a good idea for older adults to take on new dogs? In this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has some advice for families considering bringing a new four-legged friend into their homes.
Sunday starts mild and quiet as high temperatures climb into the 70s. Showers and thunderstorms develop later in the afternoon, with the greatest risk for storms roughly between 4-10 p.m. The main threats look to be damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and some large hail, and a brief isolated tornado can't be ruled out.