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UDC Welcomes Public on August 4th Raft Trip
NARROWSBURG – All are invited to join the 36th Annual Family Raft Trip sponsored by the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) on Sunday, August 4. Advance reservations with payment are due by July 26.
Enjoy a scenic paddle from the Ten Mile River (TMR) Landing in the Town of Tusten to Lander’s Minisink Base in the Town of Highland.
Check-in and park between 9-10 a.m. at Lander’s Minisink Base located at 3909 State Rt. 97, Barryville, NY 12719. The last shuttle bus will depart for the TMR launch site at 10 a.m. Lander’s River Trips will provide the rafts, paddles, life jackets, safety instructions, and transportation.
The UDC’s deeply discounted group rate is $30 for ages 13 and up, and $20 for ages 5-12 for online payments or deduct $1 per ticket to pay by check or cash.
When reserving, please provide complete contact information for the rafting party, all guest names, and the ages of any minor children under 18 for whom there is a parent/guardian liability waiver to complete.
Visit www.upperdelawarecouncil.org for a fillable reservation flyer which also includes the UDC’s PayPal link. Direct questions to UDC Administrative Support Stephanie Driscoll at (845) 252-3022 or stephanie@upperdelawarecouncil.org.
This 10-mile itinerary takes an average of four hours, depending on the river level, wind, and each group’s desired pace. Minimum occupancy per raft is four people. Parties of less than four will be matched at the UDC’s discretion. Children must weigh a minimum of 40 lbs. and be able to swim.
For optimum safety, all UDC participants will be required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device when they are on the water for the duration of the trip. Pack a picnic lunch and plenty of drinking water. Dress to get wet, wear sunscreen and foot protection, and avoid bringing valuables. Small coolers and waterproof bags for items such as cameras and keys may be tied into the raft. No glass containers are allowed.
The Upper Delaware Council is a non-profit organization working since 1988 in partnership with the National Park Service to conserve the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River for the benefit of present and future generations.
Its voting members are the local New York towns and Pennsylvania townships which border on the river, as well as the State of New York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Delaware River Basin Commission in a non-voting capacity.