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Learn about Buck’s County and the role it played along the Underground Railroad.

There is no doubt that the D&L is a sight to see throughout the warmer seasons, but the cold frost that winter brings allows a new charm to take hold as the leaves fall and the waters freeze.

by Mandy Tolino, D&L Trails & Conservation Director I am filled with joy and anticipation as the holidays inch closer and I feel the sense of renewal that a new year brings.  As the new Director of Trails and Conservation I recently visited the Black Diamond and Bristol…

by Liz Rosencranz, Trail & Stewardship Manager The 14 mile Lehigh Valley Gap that spans both the east and the west sides of the Lehigh River saw significant progression during 2021!  Construction continues for the Northampton and…

by Imogen Wirth-Granlund, D&L Program Coordinator Join us in making your New Year’s Resolution to traverse the D&L Trail’s three regions in 2022: Delaware Canal, Lehigh Valley, and Anthracite. Whether you’re biking, hiking, walking, rolling, snowshoeing, or skiing, get your tail on the trail to…

As the D&L Trail expands through the Anthracite Region and Lehigh Valley, the influx of activity will generate positive economic impact on more businesses and communities. Designed for local businesses, municipal leaders, and neighborhood groups, this…

Holiday shopping and events along the D&L goes beyond just #SmallBusinessSaturday, (although you can click here to take a look at our feature on Trail Friendly Businesses gearing up for the holidays!) As you’re checking…

The Holidays are Here, and there are still plenty of opportunities to get outside with the D&L! Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, #OptOutside on Black Friday and #ShopSmall by supporting local entrepreneurs along the D&L Trail…

Fall activities abound, Spooky Season Celebrations are ready to greet you, and the D&L Staff is excited to share their favorites! Whether you haven’t figured out your Halloween Plans yet, or you’re looking for an…

EASTON (October 18), Get your creativity flowing! For the past two years, the National Canal Museum has been home to a special exhibition, “Where Creativity Flows: Two Centuries of Art Inspired by Our Canals.” To honor the final days of this exhibit,…

by Liz Rosencrans, D&L Trail and Stewardship Manager Groundbreaking Event begins the construction of improved trail in the Northampton to North Catasauqua Trail Section. On June 3, a groundbreaking event was held to celebrate the beginning…

by Imogen Wirth-Granlund, D&L Program Coordinator We’re in the home stretch of our Get Your Tail on the Trail 165-Mile Challenge, which wraps up on November 8 with the completion of the D&L Heritage Half Marathon…