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Tourism to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River contributes $21 Million to local economy

Report shows visitor spending supports 157 jobs in nearby communities BEACH LAKE, PA – A new National Park Service report shows that 327,000 visitors to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in 2023 spent $16.6 million in communities near the…

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UDC Announces Honorees for 36th Annual River Valley Awards

Photo: John Conway, Distinguished Service Award BEACH LAKE – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will honor those who have enhanced the quality of life or protected the resources of the Upper Delaware River Valley at its 36th Annual Awards Ceremony…

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UDC to Host Sept. 5 Presentation on Upper Delaware Oral History Project

Photo: Alejandro “Alex” Garcia-Maldonado and Avery Ohliger NARROWSBURG — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation on the “Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Oral History Project” on Thursday, September 5, at 7 p.m. at the Upper…

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Step Back in Time During a Vintage Baseball Game on August 24 in Lackawaxen, PA

BEACH LAKE, PA – On Saturday August 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River cordially invites the public to a nineteenth century baseball exhibition featuring the Mountain Athletic Club and the Elizabeth Resolutes.  The free game…

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PA Director of Outdoor Recreation Named Keynote Speaker for River Valley Awards

Photo: Nathan Reigner spoke at the Yough River Park in Connellsville, PA on August 23, 2023 after Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (second from left) announced the official launch of a new Commonwealth of PA Office of Outdoor Recreation directed by Reigner….

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UDC Raft Trip Hosts 76 Paddlers

NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council’s (UDC) 36th Annual Family Raft Trip attracted 76 guests on August 4th to paddle the Upper Delaware River from the Ten Mile River Landing in the Town of Tusten to Lander’s Minisink Base in…

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“The Upper Delaware” Summer 2024 Newsletter Available

NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) announces the release of the Summer 2024 issue of its newsletter, “The Upper Delaware.” Featured articles include: “Upper Delaware Bridges Under Repair and Study this Summer”; “UDC Names Awards Banquet Keynote Speaker”;…

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UDC Seeks Nominations for 36th Annual River Valley Awards by August 23

Photo: 2023 River Valley Award recipients: Seated from left: Dan Rutledge for Damascus Township Park, Tom Coacci, Heather Jacksy, Cecilia Coacci, Rosie Starr, Ramona Jan, Jim Greier, Nathaniel Pereira-Mendoza, Cathy Daboul. Top row: Tom Zibinski, Nancy Luby, Andy Boyar, Richard…

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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Offers Free Bilingual Guided Nature Hike

Beach Lake, PA Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is celebrating Latino Conservation Week by offering a guided nature hike in Spanish and English on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at Sullivan County’s Minisink Battleground…

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UDC to Host August 1 Talk on Upper Delaware Basin USGS Stream Gages

NARROWSBURG — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation titled “USGS Streamgaging Networks: Funding, General Methodology, and Data with a Focus on the Upper Delaware Basin” on Thursday, August 1, at 7 p.m. at the Upper Delaware…

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