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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Welcomes Jessica Weinman as Acting Superintendent
Release date: Immediate Contact(s): Kristina Heister kristina_heister@nps.gov (570) 729-8251 ext 2225 Jessica Weinman will arrive on February 3, 2020 as the acting superintendent of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. She will serve in this position until approximately May 30,…
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Welcomes New Administrative Officer
Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River welcomes Michelle Blockberger as the new Administrative Officer. Michelle has over 15 years of experience in federal service and has served as an Administrative Assistant at Upper Delaware S&RR since…
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Upper Delaware S&RR News Release Release date: Immediate Contact(s): Ingrid Peterec ingrid_peterec@nps.gov (570) 685-4871 x6609 Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River invites you to participate in a national day of community service on September 28th Beach Lake, PA – On…
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Welcomes New Chief Ranger
Release date: Immediately Contact(s):Kristina Heister Kristina_heister@nps.gov 570-729-8251 ext. 2225 Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River welcomes Keith Winslow as the new Chief Ranger. Ranger Winslow has over 16 years working for the National Park Service and…
Zane Grey Museum to Temporarily Shut Down for Refurbishment
Photo caption: Overlooking the Delaware River, the Zane Grey Museum tells the story of western writer Zane Grey. BEACH LAKE, PA – The Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, PA will be shutting down early this season for a much needed…
Virtual Internship Opportunities with the Federal Government (including UPDE): Apply July 1-31
The Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) is the largest virtual internship program in the world! This year they will offer nearly 3,000 positions with 50+ federal agencies. VSFS offers unique mentoring and exposure to job opportunities within the U.S. government….
Free Fun for the Entire Family at the 15th Annual Zane Grey Festival
Upper Delaware S&RR News Release Contact(s): Susie Kaspar, Park RangerRelease date: 7/01/19 susie_kaspar@nps.gov 570-685-4871 x 6610 Free Fun for the Entire Family at the 15th Annual Zane Grey Festival Beach Lake, PA – The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational…
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Seeks Volunteers to be Watershed Stewards
Upper Delaware S&RR News Release Release date: May 13, 2019 Contact: Jessica Newbern, Biologist JNewbern@nps.gov; (570) 729-7842 ext. 3301 BEACH LAKE, PA – If you are someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, consider yourself to be a “people person”,…
Statement from Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River on the Resumption of Full Operations
Release date: January 28, 2019 Contact(s): Kristina Heister, Superintendent; 570-729-8251 x2225 Beach Lake, PA – With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River will resume regular operations on Tuesday January 29, 2019. The…
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown
Beach Lake, PA – During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, trails and grounds at…