The D&L Blog

Blog Post By: Terri Monserrat, D&L Communications & Outreach Coordinator It may seem like group activities on the D&L Trail occur infrequently in the winter, but there are plenty of places to look for fun outings….

Gues Blog Post By: Laura Rohrbach My family has been in Freemansburg for generations. I grew up along the Lehigh Canal, looking for salamanders in the silt-laden water and listening to stories of mules and canal…

Blog Post By: Pat Stephens, D&L GIS Analyst The D&L Half Marathon is the first race I have ever run, but it isn’t my first race. I’ve been racing bicycles now for about 3 years…

Blog Post By: Jim Wilson, Parks Recreation Specialist, Northampton County Division of Parks & Recreation The Henry family of Northampton County is most famous for the iron and gun making industries they established in Nazareth,…

Blog Post By: Patrick Stephens, D&L GIS Analyst In June, I was tasked to obtain centerline data for all 165 miles of the D&L Trail. This required me to ride, hike, and climb through every portion…

We are excited to announce that long-awaited work has finally begun on several major D&L Trail construction projects. The Carbon County Connectivity Project launched with a grand ground-breaking and a great deal of media attention. …

Blog Post By: Martha Capwell Fox, D&L Museum & Archives Coordinator Scott Herring has spent years photographing Pennsylvania’s legendary anthracite mines, miners and trains. He’s now organizing a region-wide celebration of Pennsylvania’s hard coal culture…

Blog Post By: Pam Coleman, D&L Landmark Towns Coordinator The Landmark Towns of Bucks County  – Morrisville, Yardley and New Hope  – presented their annual Community Achievement Awards to outstanding individuals at the annual Reception…

Blog Post By: Terri Monserrat, D&L Communications & Education Coordinator 2,000 miles. 40 teams. 8 destinations. That’s the premise of Fireball Run Adventurally, an exciting reality TV show that filmed at the National Canal Museum…

Blog Post By: Danielle Wolfrum, D&L Advancement Officer As the 2016 season is wrapping up, there is so much to reflect on and celebrate. June was membership month at the D&L and we successfully cultivated many…

We should start by saying that we had to work very hard to convince her to let us write this article. At the D&L, we pride ourselves on our ability to work as a team…

Blog Post By: Terri Monserrat, Communciations & Education Coordinator As fall finds its way to the D&L Trail, it’s tempting to run or walk just a bit further than usual. If you are searching for…