The D&L Blog

A grand return Written by Tim Cramer, DLNHC Facilities & Infrastructure Manager There are many harbingers of spring; first the daffodils, those trailblazing beauties that give a first glimpse of what’s to come, the cherry…

Spring Along the Corridor Written by Liz Rosencrans, DLNHC Director of Trails & Conservation Like the crocuses popping up along the trail, the Spring season is blooming and it’s a welcome sight for all outdoor…

Links, Loops, and Long Trips Written by Tiffany Serra On March 8 and 9, 2025, hundreds of bike and cycling enthusiasts gathered in Center City Philadelphia for the annual Philly Bike Expo. This event showcased…

At Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, we take pride in the fact that the D&L Trail is an open space for everyone! That includes people from out-of-town and even abroad! This month, we have…

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) team has worked tirelessly since Congressional designation in 1988 to preserve, interpret, and share the story of anthracite coal fueling America’s Industrial Revolution and the nationally significant…

Seasonal Announcements Written by Liz Rosencrans, DLNHC Director of Trails & Conservation The Holidays are fully upon us and in some regions of the Corridor we’ve already awoken to blankets of snow – Winter is…

A Look Back at 2024 A year can be filled with so many special events and occasions that it can be hard to capture it all in just a few words. So this year, we…

Best of the Rests? Written by Robert Ostry, DLNHC Volunteer & Member It has been said that the public bathrooms at the Slatington Trailhead are the best in the entire Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage…

I became a runner in the summer of 2017 to improve my mental health. This is my mission to complete all 165 miles of the D&L Trail.

Fall is here! It’s the perfect time to explore the D&L Trail. Make a mental note of the following tips to let the gourd times roll out on the trail🎃🚵🍂 

The D&L Trail connects us all on common ground. It serves as a soothing space away from the sound of suburban & city life.

Lay of the Land Written by Amy A job offer brought me to the Lehigh Valley in late 2021. I remember searching rentals online, trying to decide if I should live in one of the…