The Corridor passes through three distinct areas: the Wyoming Valley and Carbon County, home to many of Pennsylvania's former anthracite mines; the Lehigh Valley, where the discovery of coal to the north spawned prosperous iron and steel industries and the Delaware Valley, through which coal-laden canal boats traveled to Philadelphia and other markets. Today visitors can explore by car, boat, bike or on foot to enjoy the scenic beauty and cultural heritage of eastern Pennsylvania.

Photos from the D&L Corridor

Historic Architecture & Engineering Marvels - 1st Place and GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Historic Architecture & Engineering Marvels - 1st Place and GRAND PRIZE WINNER

“Canal Gear” submitted by Elizabeth Judge Wyant

Hugh Moore Park Locktender’s House

Canal Culture - 1st Place and GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Canal Culture - 1st Place and GRAND PRIZE WINNER

“Bombs Bursting in Air” submitted by Paul R Sell, Jr

Fireworks display at Easton Heritage Day as seen from Phillipsburg, NJ

The Nature of the Canal - 1st Place

The Nature of the Canal - 1st Place

“Summer Falls” submitted by Cheryl Miller

Bridge east of Chapel in Hickory Run State Park.

Historic Architecture & Engineering Marvels - 1st Place

Historic Architecture & Engineering Marvels - 1st Place

“Stone Bridge over Pidcock Creek” submitted by Paul R Sell, Jr

For the Fun of It - 2nd Place

For the Fun of It - 2nd Place

“Delaware Canal Towpath at Uhllerstown” submitted by Carole Mebus

Towpath at Giving Pond Recreation Area, Uhlerstown,  Tinicum Twp, Bucks County

“I was birding at Giving Pond and took a picture of a bicyclist as she pedaled toward the Uhlerstown covered bridge.  This bridge takes Uhlerstown Hill Road over the Delaware Canal.”

Canal Culture - 2nd Place

Canal Culture - 2nd Place

“Lock 23 (Kelchner’s Lock)” submitted by Gordon Perry

For the Fun of It - 1st Place

For the Fun of It - 1st Place

“Carousel” submitted by William Bertele

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Tales of the Towpath now for sale!

Tales of the Towpath

This children's book by D&L Outreach Coordinator, Dennis Scholl is the story of a young boy's adventures along the Lehigh and Delaware canals. Illustrated by Bucks County artist, Dennis Gerhart, "Tales of the Towpath" is a 24-chapter, soft cover book. Purchase your copy now!


D&L Trail

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor's backbone is the D&L Trail. Use our trail map to find trail heads and points of interest along all 165 miles of the path.

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Events in the D&L Corridor

    “Get Your Tail on the Trail” Wellness Program

    “Get Your Tail on the Trail” Wellness Program

    Various Locations
    Along the D&L Trail
    St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) and Delaware and Lehigh Trail (D&L) are partnering to bring the community a family fun challenge - get off the couch and get active! Click the banner above for more information.

    National Trails Day

    National Trails Day

    Saturday, June 1st
    Various Locations
    Join the D&L to celebrate National Trails Day!  Special events will be held in four locations along the Corridor.  Click the banner above for more information.

    Audubon’s Lehigh Auto Tour

    Audubon’s Lehigh Auto Tour

    Jim Thorpe to
    White Haven, PA
    The Audubon Auto Tour is now available as an MP3 download for your iPod or smart phone. Retrace the famous painter’s journey through the Corridor, while visiting our historic communities and hidden natural spots. Click the banner above for more information.

    D&L Trail Tenders Schedule

    D&L Trail Tenders Schedule

    Various Locations
    Along the D&L Trail
    Trail cleanups are scheduled through June. All volunteers are welcome! Spread the word and bring a friend or two. Click the banner above for full schedule and information.