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Tourism to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River contributes $24,211,000 to local economy
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…
Hook, Line, and Fishing Clinic on the Upper Delaware
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…
Let’s Go Birding!
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…
Step Back in Time During a Vintage Baseball Game
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…
Avery Ohliger is the Recipient of the Excellence in Volunteer Service Impact Award
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….
Water Safety Challenge Coin Awarded to Translators of Water Safety Messaging
BEACH LAKE, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River congratulates Flor Blum, Alvin Leung, Michael Portnov, Achim Kopp, and Alex Wrona for receiving the Upper Delaware Water Safety Challenge Coin Award. These five individuals volunteered their time and language…
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River hosts the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festival
BEACH LAKE, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, and the Zane Grey’s West Society will host the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festival. The free festival will be held on the grounds of Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania…
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Announces Introduction to Fly Fishing Program
Lackawaxen, PA –The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is providing a FREE Introduction to Fly Fishing Program on Sunday, July 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Zane Grey Museum located in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. This four-hour educational program…
Do You Wear It?
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…
NYC DEP to Develop New Contract for Final Connection of Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Tunnel Following November’s Project Pause
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…