Saturday, January 28, 2006

Almost like skating on a frozen pond

I am a big fan of winter weather and the winter sports that go along with the snow and ice. Unfortunately the weather in the Delaware Valley has not been cooperating with me in recent years and I have only been able to skate on a true honest to goodness frozen body of water once in the past few years. Fortunately, there is place where you can almost convince yourself that you are skating on a frozen pond and that is the Riverrink in Philadelphia, http://www.riverrink.com. Located right along the Delaware, this outdoor rink provides the illusion that you are skating on open water underneath the Ben Franklin Bridge. I have not been there this season and I just found out that it has relocated to Columbus Boulevard at Market Street at Penns Landing which is a much more convenient location than in previous years, especially for those of us who prefer to cross the Delaware by train. Visit the website for more information regarding pricing and session times. Watching the sunset and the lights on the bridge turn on while skating on the edge of Delaware is a special winter treat. The rink has recently extended its season to the end of February so there is still time to enjoy some skating before spring arrives!

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