The D&L Blog

Riding From Mountain Top to Bristol in Two Days By Dan DiBella, based on the experience of Nicholas Broderick  When we tell people that the D&L Trail—once complete—will become Pennsylvania’s longest multi-use trail at over 165…

Request for qualifications: D&L Trail consulting services Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) is soliciting qualifications for D&L Trail consulting services on an as-needed basis. DLNHC seeks consultants with experience in planning, design and…

Trail-Friendly Spotlight: Bright Path Brewing Planning your next adventure along the D&L Trail? Make sure to add Bright Path Brewing to your itinerary! Nestled in the heart of Jim Thorpe, this locally owned, multi-generational craft…

Winter Snowprints on the D&L Trail In this Issue Seasonal AnnouncementsCelebrating A Year of Progress Trail UpdateConnecting Ribbons of Green in the Lehigh Valley Trail User Counts from Across the CorridorStart the New Year by Getting Outside…

Celebrating A Year of Progress  Written by Dan DiBella 2025 was a busy and impactful year for Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC). From community projects to volunteer milestones and trail improvements, our work continues…

Lumberville Aqueduct Pedestrian Bridge Reopens: What’s Next for the Delaware Canal?   Delaware Canal State Park officially announced the reopening of the Lumberville Aqueduct Pedestrian Bridge at Mile Marker 31.1 on Wednesday, October 29, 2025—a long-awaited milestone for trail…

Record-Breaking Turnout at St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest On Sunday, Nov. 9, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) celebrated a record-breaking third annual St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest, drawing registrants from 35 states, Puerto Rico and…

National Canal Museum Awarded $50,000 Grant EASTON, Pa. — The National Canal Museum has received a $50,000 grant from the Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation Fund to support the museum’s general operations. The award represents…

Building Connections on the D&L Trail There’s something about walking and talking that strengthens relationships and builds connections. When someone says, “We should get together,” the default is often a bar or restaurant. Or maybe…

Shaping the Future of Lehigh Valley Greenways Municipal leaders and regional partners from across the Lehigh Valley came together on October 28 at the historic Wilbur Mansion in Bethlehem for the Lehigh Valley Greenways Municipal…

St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest Returns for Its Third Year Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network, will host the third annual St. Luke’s D&L RaceFest across the Lehigh…

“How Far Are You Riding Today?”  Written by DLNHC Volunteer and Member Rob Ostry The more time I spend on the D&L Trail the more connections I make. After a few years of being a…