'Wild and Scenic'

The Schuylkill River Heritage Area will bring a new event to Pottstown.

Pedal and Paddle in Pottstown will start with a 4.5 mile bicycle ride from Pottstown's Riverfront Park to Douglassville where participants will take a guided tour of the historic Morlatton Village followed by a short bike ride to Douglassville’s Ganshahawny Park, eat lunch and get a brief lesson on kayaking.

The first half of the trip will use borrowed yellow bicycles from Bike Pottstown - a free bicycle share program based at Tri County Bicycles on E. High Street and sponsored by the Schuylkill River Heritage Area.

The return trip to Pottstown's Riverfront Park will be made via kayak along the Schuylkill River.

"It's a great section . . . wild and scenic," said Kurt Zwikl, executive director of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area, on Tuesday. The spot is great for bird-watching, he said and added that the Blue Heron, Red Tail Hawk, eagles and other wildlife live in the area.

"It's a pretty easy section to paddle," he said. "It's not very deep and it's very scenic."

Lunch, bikes, kayaks and kayaking gear are included in the $15 package, Zwikl said.

"It's an opportunity for recreation," he said.

Details:

• Pedal and Paddle in Pottstown will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25. 

 • Cost of the trip is $15 per person.

• Space is limited. Register by June 22 by calling the Schuylkill River Heritage Area at 484-945-0200.