To commemorate this long-anticipated event, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and Carbon County will co-host a trail dedication featuring Pennsylvania Speaker of the House, Keith McCall, who was instrumental in the trail’s completion. The dedication begins at 10:30 a.m.
The dedication will be followed by four bicycle rides geared to a variety of skill levels. For a $20 ($50 for a family of five or fewer) donation to the non-profit D&L, Pocono Biking will shuttle riders to Rockport or White Haven. Those who shuttle to White Haven will ride the 26 miles back to Jim Thorpe on their own and at their own pace. People who get off at Rockport – 13 miles north of Jim Thorpe – have two options: ride back to Jim Thorpe on their own, or ride back with a guide who will point out historic features along the way. Shuttle riders will receive wristbands that identify them as National Trails Day participants and make them eligible for discounts and free gifts at many Jim Thorpe businesses. The fourth ride being offered is a six-mile, family-oriented round-trip from Jim Thorpe to Glen Onoko and back. The family ride does not require a donation to the D&L, although riders who do make a donation of $10 will receive a wristband and also become eligible for discounts and free gifts in Jim Thorpe. Non-riders also can receive wristbands for a $10 donation.
Wristbands will be available at the dedication site on National Trails Day. Receive a discount by purchasing your wristband online by June 3rd. Please CLICK HERE —online wristband purchases may be picked up at the D&L tent Saturday morning—June 5th.
Receive great discounts at the following Jim Thorpe establishments:
Asa Packer Mansion - $3.00 off general admission www.asapackermansion.com
Beanheads Café – 25% discount
Black Diamond Gallery – Handprinted/painted lithograph bookmark www.artistsites.org/chewpeaarts
Blue Mountain Sports – 8am-limited free shuttles; 10am and 12 noon-$10 shuttles www.bikejimthorpe.com
Country Cottage – 10% discount
Everything Nice – 15% off purchase
Flow Restaurant – 10% discount on dinner entrée excluding starving artist special www.thecccp.org/main
Hill Home Forge B&B – 10% off 1 or 2 night stay in Garden Courtroom www.hillhomeforge.com
Jim Thorpe eXperience – $5 off per person/family of 5 is $40—special hours
Two special National Trails Day tours are being offered at 4pm and 6pm. Please contact JTXperience to book the special tour (wristband required to receive the discounted rate) www.thejtx.com
Marianne Monteleone Design – 15% discount www.shopmmdesign.com
Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center - $1.00 of admission www.mauchchunkmuseum.com
Molly Maguires Pub & Steak House – 10% discount on food www.mollymaguirerestaurant.com
Moya – 10% off one entrée www.jimthorpemoya.com
Nature’s Trail – 15% discount www.natures-trail.com
Past & Presents – 20% discount www.pastandpresents.com
Pocono Biking - $5 off bike rental www.poconowhitewater.com
Pufferbelly’s Railroad Gifts – Free keychain www.pufferbellys.info
Rainbow’s End – Free small popcorn (Also offering a special “D&L Trail” Sundae—June 5th only—stop by and try one!)
Shabby Foo Foo – 15% disount www.prettyshabby.com
VanPelt’s Guest House – 10% off house rental www.liveinjimthorpe.com
