The D&L Blog

By Daphne Mayer, Director of Museum & Education There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a tough year. We at the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and the National Canal Museum have faced a…

By Michele Stanten, My Walking Coach Stephanie Augello, 51, of Bethlehem, ran off and on when she was younger. She even competed in track at Liberty High School. While never a serious runner, even leisurely…

Along the D&L Trail, you may expect to find bike shops, pizza joints, and places to lodge for the night. But, if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, visit Jenny’s Sweets and More in Lehighton….

Dreams come in all shapes and sizes. But one thing is for certain: pursuing a dream and making it happen is magical. Mark and Grace, the owners and operators of Lizard Creek Campground, are a…

Doug Woosnam, 76, of Lower Saucon Township, has been walking for 10 years and credits walking with helping him to overcome some serious health issues. He started walking after his first back surgery in 2010…

By Geoff Merz, Program Coordinator Located in the Lehigh Valley, Saucon Valley Bikes has had an enduring 20+ year presence in Hellertown, PA. This D&L Trail Friendly Business was created by riders and for riders. With its staff combining for hundreds of years of cycling and bike repair experience,…

By Lauren Golden, Trail & Stewardship Manager On August 18th, the D&L, North Catasauqua Borough, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission and Northampton and Lehigh Counties came together for a virtual Town Hall to discuss the first projects that will go…

By Claire Sadler, Deputy Director At the D&L, we like to refer to the D&L Trail as the spine of the five-county corridor. In each of the regions, a network of trails and communities connect…

By Brian Greene, Director of Trails & Conservation With the cooler fall weather, it is a great time to get out and explore the D&L Trail.  I’m getting phone calls and emails from people near…

By Geoff Merz, Program Coordinator In this new section of Dirt on the Trail, we highlight – one by one –the landowners of the various sections of the D&L Trail. Without their support and great efforts, the trail would…

By Miranda Alvarez, Community Engagement Manager  Making the big move  As picturesque, historic, and altogether charming as the D&L Heritage Corridor’s Jim Thorpe might be, it’s an unlikely destination for someone leaving a life behind…

By Kimara Hutton, Guest Blog Writer I don’t know about you, but when I am out for a walk or a ride on a beautiful D&L trail next to a serene canal breathing in fresh…