Home of the famous Monopoly Board property “Reading Railroad”, Reading, PA has been getting a lot of notoriety due to its great location and numerous awards, such as one of the Top 150 largest metropolitan areas in the United States to live, and retire. Reading is also a great region for physical and social health. Kayaking on the Schuylkill River, Blue Marsh Lake, and Tulpehocken Creek are great spots for paddling enthusiasts of all levels. There is even a kayaking group called “Schuylkill River Greenways”.

Fun in Reading

Reading is also a fabulous area for running enthusiasts, with running groups like Nemesis and the Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club, which offer runs, races, and social events. Girls on the Run combines running with lessons on confidence and teamwork for young girls, and Pretzel City organizes dozens of races throughout the year.
There are many places for people who love yoga to enjoy it. Blue Marsh Lake is a popular spot for paddleboard yoga, combining balance and tranquility on the water. The Reading Public Museum Arboretum and Gring’s Mill recreation Area both provide yoga classes. Another wonderful yoga location is Yoga on the Mountain at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

Enjoy Reading Outdoors

The greater Reading area landscape is a great way to explore the region and scenery, especially for bicyclists. The “Greater Reading Biking” has 43 miles of trails, with 32 trails of which 7 are graded “easy”, 17 graded as” intermediate”, and 8 graded as “difficult”. They are, Antietam Lake Park with 2 trails, Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area with 3 trails, French Creek State Park with 10 trails, Mount Penn Preserve with 2 trails, and Neversink Mountain with 14 trails. The Greater Reading Trail System (GRTS) has over 125 miles of trails for mountain biking. The trail system earned a Bronze Level Ride Center designation from the International Mountain Biking Association, of which there are less than 50 riding centers recognized in the world! In addition, the nature, and views are magnificent.

No wonder Reading is getting recognized so much!

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