Meet HLs Dee McGrath, 610-331-7410, Peggy Donnelly, 610-299-3885 , for a hike around the Navy Yard.
Google Directions: From I-95 North towards Philadelphia Take Exit 17, head right on the ramp for PA-611 North towards Pattison Avenue (0.6 mi), Make a U Turn (0.3mi), Road name changes to South Broad Street (0.1 mi), Bear right, then bear right onto South Broad Street ( 0.4 mi), turn left onto Kitty Hawk Avenue ).
Dee's directions: take the Scenic Route which involves going over the George Platt Bridge and a small lift bridge. From I-95 North towards Philadelphia use the right two lanes to take Exit 13 towards I-76 West (1.4 mi), Merge onto Penrose Avenue. Do not take Island Ave (2.0mi), Turn right onto South 26th Street (1.0 mi), Turn left onto Kitty Hawk Avenue This hike will involve seeing the past, present and future of the Philadelphia Naval Yard. This is an amazing historical and cultural area not to be missed. You can bring your lunch or we can eat at one of the many different venues within the Navy Yard.
Meeting Place Address: start at 1199 Kitty Hawk Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19112. You will see an old red sign with the word MIRAGE. Make a right and keep going straight on south 11th street until you reach the end of the street,( Admiral Peary Way) turn left and follow the road along the river. You can park anywhere on the right side of the street.
Anyone who would like to carpool please meet Dee at the Walmart Shopping Center near the garden shop at 605 Conchester Highway, Boothwyn, PA 19061 at 9:00 AM
Please let Dee know that you are carpooling.