Underrated escape, historic GPS and golf paradise
Good morning. This heat has me hearing my dad circa 1995 screaming “it’s only May, don’t touch the freaking thermostat!” (though I’m pretty sure he didn’t say freaking).
But as a freshly certified ‘indoor person’ (and a full grown adult) I don’t care what month the calendar says. 97 degrees is 97 degrees.
The good news? We only have to survive two more days before sweet relief arrives. The better news? We’ve got plenty of positive updates today.
History via map + we rule
History buffs, history casuals and everyone in between, your GPS just got an upgrade. Bucks County’s new interactive Revolutionary War Trail map is live. It charts a dozen+ stops across Heritage, Abolitionist and Lenape trails. Not 1776 getting a little 2026 upgrade, amiright?
And on the, ‘let’s prepare for an onslaught of tourists’ front…we could all say “we told you so” to everyone else, but we’ll let Travel + Leisure say it for us. They just ranked Bucks among the east coast’s most underrated weekend escapes. From the river towns to the caffeine scene, our businesses are about to have a very busy summer.
Grab your sneakers
If you’ve noticed a sudden surge of people running like they left the stove on, it’s just the Bucks 5K Series heating up. Fresh off the Bucks County Strong 5K and the point standings are already ridiculously tight.
Running clubs and track athletes are currently taking over Central Bucks West’s stadium. June will look less like a casual jog and more like a sprint for who gets bragging rights.
Fresh coat of paint
Federal dollars are hitting the pavement. The Department of Housing & Community Development just finalized its 2026 Action Plan, greenlighting federal CDBG and HOME funds.
Translation? Prepare your favorite detour routes. And expect a wave of affordable housing face-lifts, sidewalk and pedestrian upgrades. We’ll also get public facility facelifts aimed at reviving the county’s older neighborhoods.
Where I’m heading this week
Rain, snow or triple digit temps can’t mess with your handicap anymore. The (sort of new) Golf Place in Newtown has top notch indoor simulators. Serious golfer hunting for swing data? They’ve got you. Casual player just trying to whack a ball with a beer in hand? Also got you.
I’ll be in the air condition practicing my swing. Probably grab a blue razz ICEE while I’m at it (is there a better way to cool down…?). What I won’t be doing? Laps around CB West.
May your PECO bill show mercy,
Cait, From Bucks
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