tt_phila_to_trenton_H264

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1. tidaltrail 3:02

Aug 05, 2009

On the left is Neshaminy State Park, featuring a boat launch and a marina, 4 miles of trails, tidal marsh and picnic area.

2. tidaltrail 5:20

Aug 05, 2009

Straight ahead is Burlington Island. In the early 1900's the island featured an amusement park.

3. tidaltrail 5:47

Aug 05, 2009

The light-green space on the left is Bristol Marsh, a rare freshwater wetland that features 6 rare native plants.

4. tidaltrail 7:40

Aug 05, 2009

The Turnpike Bridge. A pair of peregrine falcons have been spotted nesting underneath.

5. tidaltrail 10:35

Aug 05, 2009

The group of buildings on the left is Pennsbury Manor, William Penn's country estate.

6. tidaltrail 16:01

Aug 05, 2009

On the right is Trenton's Waterfront Park, home of the Trenton Thunder baseball team.

7. tidaltrail 16:53

Aug 05, 2009

Here you can see the rocks in the river. This is about where the Delaware River stops being tidal. The geology here changes from flat, coast plain (tidal section) to piedmont (non-tidal).

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