The D&L Blog

By Brian Greene, Trail Programs Manager The D&L Trail is a flat trail with no car traffic and scenic views with lots of trees providing cooling shade.  That makes it a perfect place for runners…

This program highlights businesses that provide exceptional customer service and who are geared toward catering to the needs of runners, hikers, and bikers who use the D&L Trail.

Park visitors can learn about pollinators through crafts and other activities.

Where: Freemansburg Canal Education Center – Park at grassy area next to D&L Trail. From Main street in Freemansburg turn onto Lockhouse Rd (near Willow Grove Hotel) and make first right onto gravel drive that…

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is in need of volunteer docents for its annual “Tales of the Towpath” student field trips at the Freemansburg Canal Education Center.

For nearly 30 years, Steve Humphrey served as Executive Director of the National Canal Museum and Hugh Moore Historical Park. Now retired to eastern Virginia from the National Clock & Watch Museum, Steve recounted the D&L’s early history

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is thrilled to announce our newest Heritage Half Marathon Run/Walk sponsor: clothing and outdoor retailer L.L.Bean! We are excited to have them as a presenting sponsor of our…

Where: D&L Trail – Weissport Trailhead – Bridge Street Weissport, PA 18235 When: Saturday Aug. 11, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. What: Join the D&L Trail Tenders as we work to preserve the historic…

Where: D&L Trail – North Catasauqua Trailhead – Park behind the North Catasauqua Public Works Department (1460 Main St. Catasauqua) When: Saturday, July 21 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. What: Join the D&L Trail Tenders…

The Lehigh Canal will come alive with some of the region’s best music this summer with the launch of the National Canal Museum’s new canal cruise series, “Jams on the Josiah.” The monthly series will kick off Friday, July 6, with a performance by Lehigh Valley Music Award nominated-singer-songwriter Leah Marie Fuls.

Building the D&L Trail is like a huge, very complicated jigsaw puzzle. Think about it for a moment… we are re-connecting a 190 year old transportation system that has been disturbed by railroads, highways, modern municipal services, multiple landowners and (sometimes) neglect.

From improving people’s health to preserving history to protecting the environment to energizing local economies, trails are critical infrastructure that improve a local community’s quality of life. But for these benefits to blossom to their fullest potential, their needs to be more than just a trail.