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.

Photos from the D&L Corridor

For the Fun of It - 2nd Place

For the Fun of It - 2nd Place

“Riding Through the Gorge” submitted by Peter Treiber

The Nature of the Canal - 3rd Place

The Nature of the Canal - 3rd Place

“Autumn Splendor Along The Canal” - submitted by Paul R. Sell, Jr.

Historic Architecture & Engineering Marvels - Honorable Mention

Historic Architecture & Engineering Marvels - Honorable Mention

“I’m glad I didn’t have to move those rocks!” - submitted by Cleo Fogal
Lock #24 - Upper Lehigh Gorge

The Nature of the Canal - 2nd Place

The Nature of the Canal - 2nd Place

“Weigh Lock, Mauch Chunk” submitted by Jody Kennedy

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Tales of the Towpath now for sale!

Tales of the Towpath

This children's book by D&L Outreach Coordinator, Dennis Scholl is the story of a young boy's adventures along the Lehigh and Delaware canals. Illustrated by Bucks County artist, Dennis Gerhart, "Tales of the Towpath" is a 24-chapter, soft cover book. Purchase your copy now!


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.

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Events in the D&L Corridor

    D&L Trail “Request for Bids”

    D&L Trail “Request for Bids”

    The D&L NHC, Inc. is requesting bids for the installation of “Visually Speaking” signage along the D&L Trail in Delaware Canal State Park, Washington Crossing Historic Park and Historic Fallsington, Bucks County.  Click on the above to download the Request for Bid Document.

    Lehigh Valley Trails Summit

    Lehigh Valley Trails Summit

    September 30th & October 1st
    DeSales University, Center Valley, PA
    Save the date!  Wildlands Conservancy and Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor invite you to two days of instructional and mobile workshops focusing on planning, building, marketing and sustaining your local trail.  Click the Banner above for more information and Sponsorship Opportunities. 

    “Reflections of the D&L” Photo Contest

    “Reflections of the D&L” Photo Contest

    Photos taken Oct. 1, 2009 thru Sept. 15, 2010
    Deadline for entries: September 17, 2010
    All photographers - amateur or professional - are invited to submit images that capture the essence of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
    Click the banner above for Application & Contest Regulations.