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During the flag ceremony, Emerson Kettler of the Doylestown Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Cadets prepares to take part in Plumstead Township’s Annual Memorial Day Observance, which took place Saturday morning at the Township’s Veterans Park. MARION CALLAHAN / SPECIAL TO BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES 
About 200 baseball fans gathered at the Warwick Township Baseball club on Saturday to welcome two very special guests. Warwick Baseball club little league coaches Jeff and Kevin Beccaris invited Phillies and Wall of Famers Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa to coach a little league game. The family of Warrington Township Officer Stephen Plum threw the first pitch. Plum Jr. died suddenly in May at 38. Plum’s sons play baseball for the club and Stephen Plum once coached there. Jeff Becarris won the little league coaching opportunity in a charity event and shared it with his local baseball club. (MARION CALLAHAN / Special to Bucks County Courier Times) 
About 200 baseball fans gathered at the Warwick Township Baseball club on Saturday to welcome two very special guests. Warwick Baseball club little league coaches Jeff and Kevin Beccaris invited Phillies and Wall of Famers Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa to coach a little league game. The family of Warrington Township Officer Stephen Plum threw the first pitch. Plum Jr. died suddenly in May at 38. Plum’s sons play baseball for the club and Stephen Plum once coached there. Jeff Becarris won the little league coaching opportunity in a charity event and shared it with his local baseball club. (MARION CALLAHAN / Special to Bucks County Courier Times) 
About 200 baseball fans gathered at the Warwick Township Baseball club on Saturday to welcome two very special guests. Warwick Baseball club little league coaches Jeff and Kevin Beccaris invited Phillies and Wall of Famers Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa to coach a little league game. The family of Warrington Township Officer Stephen Plum threw the first pitch. Plum Jr. died suddenly in May at 38. Plum’s sons play baseball for the club and Stephen Plum once coached there. Jeff Becarris won the little league coaching opportunity in a charity event and shared it with his local baseball club. (MARION CALLAHAN / Special to Bucks County Courier Times) 
About 200 baseball fans gathered at the Warwick Township Baseball club on Saturday to welcome two very special guests. Warwick Baseball club little league coaches Jeff and Kevin Beccaris invited Phillies and Wall of Famers Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa to coach a little league game. The family of Warrington Township Officer Stephen Plum threw the first pitch. Plum Jr. died suddenly in May at 38. Plum’s sons play baseball for the club and Stephen Plum once coached there. Jeff Becarris won the little league coaching opportunity in a charity event and shared it with his local baseball club. (MARION CALLAHAN / Special to Bucks County Courier Times) 
Warwick Little League players hold their caps while listening to the National Anthem minutes before a special baseball event in Warwick. They were among 200 baseball fans gathered at the Warwick Township Baseball club on Saturday. Little league coaches Jeff and Kevin Beccaris invited Phillies and Wall of Famers Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa to coach a little league game. The family of Warrington Township Officer Stephen Plum threw the first pitch. Plum Jr. died suddenly in May at 38. Plum’s sons play baseball for the club and Stephen Plum once coached there. Jeff Becarris won the little league coaching opportunity in a charity event and shared it with his local baseball club. (MARION CALLAHAN / Special to Bucks County Courier Times) 
About 200 baseball fans gathered at the Warwick Township Baseball club on Saturday to welcome two very special guests. Warwick Baseball club little league coaches Jeff and Kevin Beccaris invited Phillies and Wall of Famers Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa to coach a little league game. The family of Warrington Township Officer Stephen Plum threw the first pitch. Plum Jr. died suddenly in May at 38. Plum’s sons play baseball for the club and Stephen Plum once coached there. Jeff Becarris won the little league coaching opportunity in a charity event and shared it with his local baseball club. (MARION CALLAHAN / Special to Bucks County Courier Times) 
About 200 baseball fans gathered at the Warwick Township Baseball club on Saturday to welcome two very special guests. Warwick Baseball club little league coaches Jeff and Kevin Beccaris invited Phillies and Wall of Famers Charlie Manuel and Larry Bowa to coach a little league game. The family of Warrington Township Officer Stephen Plum threw the first pitch. Plum Jr. died suddenly in May at 38. Plum’s sons play baseball for the club and Stephen Plum once coached there. Jeff Becarris won the little league coaching opportunity in a charity event and shared it with his local baseball club. (MARION CALLAHAN / Special to Bucks County Courier Times)
About 30 people affected by substance abuse hike together and share stories during a Sync Recovery Community event at Trexler Nature Preserve in North Whitehall. Sync Recovery is a regional organization that provides peer support through outdoor activities for people affected by substance use. The group hosts outdoor recovery adventures, creative arts, sports competitions, and other recreational activities to educate community members about recovery resources and assist people in maintaining a long term recovery lifestyle. 
Teamed up with The United Way of Bucks County to host Bucks Knocks Out Hunger event 
Living in the mud with troops wasn’t easy, but there wasn’t a better place to tell stories of long deployments without family, the tough nights sleeping with sounds of gunfire and planes landing all night and the loss of friends, in training and in battle.
Participants at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday gather around food trucks and food tents at Bucks County Tile Works before lining up to view glowing carved pumpkins under the archways. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Carolina Simon and her son, David, enjoy the decorations hanging from a tent at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] Carolina Simon and her son, David, enjoy the decorations hanging from a tent at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Dressed as witches, Bonnie Teger, of Yardley, Gale Byrnes, of Flemmington, and Jaclyn Polin, of Newtown, prepare to bike home after the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. 
Dressed as witches, Bonnie Teger, of Yardley, Gale Byrnes, of Flemmington, and Jaclyn Polin, of Newtown, prepare to bike home after the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Dressed as witches, Bonnie Teger, of Yardley, Gale Byrnes, of Flemmington, and Jaclyn Polin, of Newtown, prepare to bike home after the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. 
Katie O’Loughlin, her son, Cary O’Loughlin, 5, and her daughter Claire O’Loughlin, enjoy kettle corn during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Collin Sokkoth, New York, stirs hot caramel to pour on apples during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. 
Katie O’Loughlin, her son, Cary O’Loughlin, 5, and her daughter Claire O’Loughlin, enjoy kettle corn during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Collin Sokkoth, New York, stirs hot caramel to pour on apples during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. 
Participants at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday gather around a band at Bucks County Tile Works before lining up to view glowing carved pumpkins under the archways. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Jeanne Barney, of Buckingham, glances at the crowd at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Jeanne Barney, of Buckingham, glances at the crowd at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Jeanne Barney, of Buckingham, shows Bucks County Parks Ranger Mike Mannino a toy spider at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Pumpkin-carving artist Carolyn Gorham puts the finishing touches on her pumpkin, Audrey, inspired by “Little Shop of Horrors” during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Pumpkin-carving artist Carolyn Gorham puts the finishing touches on her pumpkin, Audrey, inspired by “Little Shop of Horrors” during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Participants at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday line up to see glowing pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Participants at the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday line up to see glowing pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Anne O’Day prepares her carved pumpkin called “Would you like an apple?” for the Pumpkinfest event Saturday beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Anne O’Day prepares her carved pumpkin called “Would you like an apple?” for the Pumpkinfest event Saturday beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Gabby Miller and Mia Woo fill their pumpkin “Bando the Fire-Breathing Dragon” with smoking dry ice during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] Gabby Miller and Mia Woo fill their pumpkin “Bando the Fire-Breathing Dragon” with smoking dry ice during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Gabby Miller and Mia Woo fill their pumpkin “Bando the Fire-Breathing Dragon” with smoking dry ice during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Gabby Miller and Mia Woo fill their pumpkin “Bando the Fire-Breathing Dragon” with smoking dry ice during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Sky Stewart paints a lady bug design on her face during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Crissa and Gabe have the best time ever! 
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Collin Sokkoth, New York, stirs hot caramel to pour on apples during the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Barbara Lopez prepares popcorn for guests a the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Barbara Lopez prepares popcorn for guests a the CB Cares 2021 Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works in Doylestown. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Evie Peppelman, dances with Francis McLean and her Charlotte McLean during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Evie Peppelman, dances with Francis McLean and her Charlotte McLean during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Evie Peppelman, dances with Francis McLean and her Charlotte McLean during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Evie Peppelman, dances with Francis McLean and her Charlotte McLean during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Evie Peppelman, dances with Francis McLean and her Charlotte McLean during the Pumpkinfest event Saturday at Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
CB Cares Educational Foundation executive director Kimberly Cambra thanks participants for taking part in the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. 
CB Cares Educational Foundation executive director Kimberly Cambra thanks participants for taking part in the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. 
A group of dancers from Freestyle Dance Academy in Chalfont entertain crowds at the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] A group of dancers from Freestyle Dance Academy in Chalfont entertain crowds at the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
A group of dancers from Freestyle Dance Academy in Chalfont entertain crowds at the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
A group of dancers from Freestyle Dance Academy in Chalfont entertain crowds at the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
A group of dancers from Freestyle Dance Academy in Chalfont entertain crowds at the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
A group of dancers from Freestyle Dance Academy in Chalfont entertain crowds at the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
A group of dancers from Freestyle Dance Academy in Chalfont entertain crowds at the 2021 Pumpkinfest held at the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST] 
Hundreds lined up to get a view of gigantic carved pumpkins beneath the historic arches of the Bucks County Tile Works Oct. 23 during the 2021 Pumpkinfest. [MARION CALLAHAN / PHOTOJOURNALIST]
USA Today travel photos / June 2020
A summer trip to see family in Orlando typically leads us to a few theme parks and often Disney World, where we would thread through a sea of tourists along the Magic Kingdom’s iconic Main Street, cram into a tram on Thunder Mountain or mix with the crowds in the ghostly graveyard of the Haunted Mansion.
COVID-19 pandemic shifted our travels to more wide-open spaces. Bypassing theme parks, our minivan headed northeast on I-4 in late June in search of thrills of a different kind: exploring wildlife and the natural wonders of New Smyrna Beach’s Indian River Lagoon and relaxing on the sparsely populated shores, where social-distancing safeguards were easy to follow.
Disney World was still closed during our late June vacation to Orlando so my family escaped for a few days to a less-populated Florida coastal town that is home to North America’s most diverse marine estuaries. For more:
