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Easton, Pennsylvania is not only a burgeoning spot
for some of the best new restaurants in Eastern
Pennsylvania, but is also full of locations to walk, take
in nature, and, yes, even ride on a canal boat pulled by
real-life mules.
So, just who is Karl Stirner and why does he have an
arts trail in Easton?
Calling Stirner an Easton arts legend is like saying Larry
Holmes was a pretty good boxer (he also calls Easton
home). The 90-year-old is literally a living connection
to Easton’s artistic rebirth. For years, the German-
born artist, who started his career at 23-years-old,
has encouraged young artists to come to Easton and
pursue their efforts. Stirner served in World War II and
held teaching positions at Tyler School of Art at Temple
University and at Moore and Swarthmore colleges.
The trail was dedicated in 2013 by the City of Easton as
a way to showcase the works of not only Stirner, but
other local and non-local artists, while strolling through
beautiful sections of the revitalized city.
The walk is as much a part of the experience as the
art itself.
The Karl Stirner Arts Trail (formerly the Bushkill Trail)
is 2.5 miles long and winds along the Bushkill Creek.
It connects the old Simon Silk Mill on 13th Street to
Third Street at the base of the stone stairs leading up
to Lafayette College. (Which is a great spot to take
pictures, by the way.)
Bikes are allowed on the trail and it is paved, just in
case you were wondering what type of shoes to wear.
Karl Stirner Benches are also positioned along the trail if you want
to either take a rest, or take in some of the interesting
sculptures that rotate into and out of display on the
trail.
Brought the The trail also features Easton’s first dog park, which is
situated just north of Route 22's Cemetery Curve.
If you’re driving in, there is a small parking lot between
Route 22 and the Bushkill Creek on 13th Street by the
old silk mill lending access to the trail. There are also
ATo LiferIn tEassa few parking spaces at the blue bridge over the creek
ton on Bushkill Drive. The trail crosses Bushkill Drive by
the Union Fuel Company and continues across the
street going south on the sidewalk and turning left and
passing under Route 22 and then continuing to the right
on Bushkill Drive. The walk follows the creek to Third
Street by the steps in downtown.
For more information visit karlstirner.com.
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for some of the best new restaurants in Eastern
Pennsylvania, but is also full of locations to walk, take
in nature, and, yes, even ride on a canal boat pulled by
real-life mules.
So, just who is Karl Stirner and why does he have an
arts trail in Easton?
Calling Stirner an Easton arts legend is like saying Larry
Holmes was a pretty good boxer (he also calls Easton
home). The 90-year-old is literally a living connection
to Easton’s artistic rebirth. For years, the German-
born artist, who started his career at 23-years-old,
has encouraged young artists to come to Easton and
pursue their efforts. Stirner served in World War II and
held teaching positions at Tyler School of Art at Temple
University and at Moore and Swarthmore colleges.
The trail was dedicated in 2013 by the City of Easton as
a way to showcase the works of not only Stirner, but
other local and non-local artists, while strolling through
beautiful sections of the revitalized city.
The walk is as much a part of the experience as the
art itself.
The Karl Stirner Arts Trail (formerly the Bushkill Trail)
is 2.5 miles long and winds along the Bushkill Creek.
It connects the old Simon Silk Mill on 13th Street to
Third Street at the base of the stone stairs leading up
to Lafayette College. (Which is a great spot to take
pictures, by the way.)
Bikes are allowed on the trail and it is paved, just in
case you were wondering what type of shoes to wear.
Karl Stirner Benches are also positioned along the trail if you want
to either take a rest, or take in some of the interesting
sculptures that rotate into and out of display on the
trail.
Brought the The trail also features Easton’s first dog park, which is
situated just north of Route 22's Cemetery Curve.
If you’re driving in, there is a small parking lot between
Route 22 and the Bushkill Creek on 13th Street by the
old silk mill lending access to the trail. There are also
ATo LiferIn tEassa few parking spaces at the blue bridge over the creek
ton on Bushkill Drive. The trail crosses Bushkill Drive by
the Union Fuel Company and continues across the
street going south on the sidewalk and turning left and
passing under Route 22 and then continuing to the right
on Bushkill Drive. The walk follows the creek to Third
Street by the steps in downtown.
For more information visit karlstirner.com.
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