Kerry Engelhardt – Upper Delaware Council, Inc.

many colorful kayaks (and a canoe) approaching the shoreline of a river, seen from above

Beach Lake, PA – A new National Park Service report shows that 377,061 visitors to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in 2024 spent $19,931,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,211,000. “People come to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River to recreate on the…

Black and white photo of two men in suits in 1988. One is holding a large framed photograph of the Delaware River and speaking into a microphone. The podium on which the photograph is resting says "Hunt's Landing."

NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation, “Creating a UDC Development and Communications Plan”, on Thursday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the UDC’s 211 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY office and by Zoom. The virtual speakers will be Chuck Hoffman and David Lillard, members of the newly established Upper Delaware…

A person wearing a navy hat and golf shirt with a "NPS Volunteer" patch on the shoulder holding a fly rod on the shore of the Upper Delaware River. The Roebling Aqueduct Bridge is visible in the background.

Beach Lake, PA – Join Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, the Pike-Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Project Healing Waters, for a free fishing clinic on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fishing clinic will start at the Zane Grey Museum located at 135 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen, PA and…

A person with a really cool arm tattoo and a bucket hat looks up at the trees with binoculars whilst standing in a green forest

Beach Lake, PA – Flock to Minisink Battleground Park with Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River for a feathered farewell! Come on the last guided bird hike of the season to learn more about the birds that can be heard and seen in the Upper Delaware River Valley. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, join Upper…

One side of a tri-fold brochure for the Town of Deerpark, New York

NARROWSBURG – The Town of Deerpark has created a new map brochure with funding contributed by an Upper Delaware Council (UDC) Fiscal Year 2025 Technical Assistance Grant. The UDC awarded $3,000 toward a $4,155 project to produce “A Map of the Town of Deerpark, Orange County, New York … Gateway to the Upper Delaware National…

A group of people in vintage baseball uniforms pose on a grass baseball field

BEACH LAKE, PA – Come one, come all! The National Park Service and the Zane Grey’s West Society cordially invite the public to a nineteenth century baseball exhibition featuring the Flemington Club of Neshannock and the Elizabeth Resolutes. The free game will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Lackawaxen,…

A smiling bearded man (Alex Garcia-Maldonado) presents a younger man with a certificate that reads "National Park Service Northeast Region 2025 Excellence in Volunteerism Youth & Young Adult Impact Ward is presented to AVERY OHLIGER"

BEACH LAKE, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River volunteer Avery Ohliger has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the National Park Service’s Region 1 Excellence in Volunteer Service Impact Award for the Youth & Young Adult Category. This was a competitive year for nominations, which speaks even more strongly to Avery’s impact…

A person wearing a "WEAR IT WATCHER VOLUNTEER" t-shirt uses binoculars to look out over a river

BEACH LAKE, PA – We’re talking about life jackets that is. Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is seeking outdoor enthusiasts to volunteer to be Wear It Watchers this summer. Do you love people-watching? Are you interested in supporting park research and river safety? Or are you just looking for an easy volunteer opportunity to…

Aerial view of a reservoir with a bridge bisecting it from left to right

Last Fall’s Historic Drought and Persistent Below Average Precipitation Patterns Added to Concerns About Moving Forward with Restarting the Project This Year The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced it will begin a new procurement and contracting process to make the final connection of a new bypass tunnel under the Hudson…

Celebrating 30 Years Paddling the Delaware, the 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year WEST TRENTON, N.J. (April 23) – Paddlers of all ages and experience levels are invited to register for the 30th Delaware River Sojourn taking place June 14-20. The Sojourn is a guided paddling and camping trip, combining on-water experiences and educational learning opportunities. Rental…

Posts by Kerry Engelhardt

Tourism to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River contributes $24,211,000 to local economy

UDC Development and Communications Plan Process to be Presented at October 2 Meeting

Hook, Line, and Fishing Clinic on the Upper Delaware

Let’s Go Birding!

Town of Deerpark Updates Brochure With Upper Delaware Council Grant

Step Back in Time During a Vintage Baseball Game

Avery Ohliger is the Recipient of the Excellence in Volunteer Service Impact Award

Do You Wear It?

NYC DEP to Develop New Contract for Final Connection of Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Tunnel Following November’s Project Pause

Registration Open for the 2025 Delaware River Sojourn: June 14-20