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The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 165-mile pathway that played an integral role in the history of both the region and the United States.

The Corridor passes through three distinct areas: the Wyoming Valley and Carbon County, home to many of Pennsylvania's former anthracite mines; the Lehigh Valley, where the discovery of coal to the north spawned prosperous iron and steel industries and the Delaware Valley, through which coal-laden canal boats traveled to Philadelphia and other markets. Today visitors can explore by car, boat, bike or on foot to enjoy the scenic beauty and cultural heritage of eastern Pennsylvania.

The D&L Trail

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor's backbone is the D&L Trail. Use our trail map to find trail heads and points of interest along all 165 miles of the path.

Photos from the D&L Corridor

New Hope

New Hope

A simultaneously quaint and curious town.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Carbon County is the Delaware & Lehigh area’s mecca for outdoor recreation.

Lehigh Gorge

Lehigh Gorge

Step-like cribbing fortifies the Upper Grand Lehigh Navigation System.

Schoefer Kilns

Schoefer Kilns

Several of the original Schoefer kilns have been preserved at Saylor Park in Coplay.

The Locktenders House and Museum at Walnutport

The Locktenders House and Museum at Walnutport

Tax Credits Available to Businesses Helping D&L Education Project

Businesses interested in securing tax credits while lending financial support to local education have a new candidate to consider. Learn more here

Highlights of the D&L Corridor

  • Easton Area Heritage Day

    Sunday, July 12, 2009
    Historic Downtown Easton
    Easton Pa, 18043
    Re-live the past and celebrate the historic reading of the Declaration of Independence that took place in Easton’s “Great Square”. Watch history come alive in Historic Downtown Easton!  Along with the entertainment and historical aspects of the day, we will have a great variety of food and beverages. Lets not forget the spectacular fireworks display that will culminate the festivities of the day.  For more info visit www.heritageday.org.

  • Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival

    July 12, 2009
    10:00am to 5:00pm
    No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum
    9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232
    Come celebrate the history and culture of the anthracite coal region!  Enjoy coal mine tours, ethnic food, music, traditional crafts, exhibits and old fashioned family entertainment.
    For more information call 610-377-4063    

  • Kutztown Folk Festival

    June 27 to July 5, 2009
    9:00am to 6:00pm
    Kutztown Fairgrounds, 225 N. White Oak St, Kutztown, PA 19530
    Bring your family to enjoy the finest in traditional crafts, food, music and folklife. Fun for all ages! 200 of Americas finest traditional craftsmen.
    For more information call 888-674-6136 or e-mail Dave@kutztownfestival.com.