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On Monday, June 15, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor hosted its first interactive town hall with speakers Elissa Garofalo, Executive Director, Michael Drabenstott, Board Chair, and special guest Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn of…

Like our colleagues across America, we at the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor have been challenged and chastened by the events of the past few months. In online team meetings, we’ve asked ourselves how…

As a nonprofit organization, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor relies on the generosity of people like you. We simply couldn’t do our vital trail work or run our signature programs without you. Your…

By Lauren Golden, Trail and Stewardship Manager Currently, there are about 144 miles of D&L Trail, with plans for approximately 165 miles. Most recently, I’ve talked at length about those last 21 or so miles….

By Miranda Alvarez, Community Engagement Manager Just last year, Jayne Hartzog stared major abdominal surgery in the face. Overwhelmed by health complications and an unsure road to recovery, she leaped at the chance to complete…

By Elissa Garofalo, Executive Director When we think of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor’s mine to market story, women’s stories run scarce. Instead, names like Josiah, Asa and Erskine come to mind.  Like…

By Miranda Alvarez, Community Engagement Manager On Sunday, February 23, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor welcomed the 2020 class of D&L Ambassadors for their first training session. Passionate D&L community members filled the…

By Emily Ding, Every morning, rain or shine, Bushkill resident Meg Franzson (pictured right) wakes at 6 a.m. and sets out on a six- or seven-mile walk. While this mileage alone is impressive, even more…

As a nonprofit organization, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor relies on contributions from people like you. We could not do all that we do without generous individuals supporting our mission. We are incredibly…

By Miranda Alvarez, Community Engagement Manager The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor welcomes aboard Elena Ostock as the new Education Manager.  In this role, Elena is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the education…

By Miranda Alvarez, Community Engagement Manager Last year, we launched the inaugural group of D&L Trail Friendly Businesses. The program designated businesses that not only welcome trail users and support trails, but that serve their…

Where: D&L Trail – Weissport Trailhead – Bridge Street Weissport, PA 18235 When: Saturday Nov 23, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. What: Join the D&L Trail Tenders as we work to preserve the historic…