Parks

Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. The clean water of the Delaware, the last major undammed river in the eastern United States, supports a healthy ecosystem and offers tranquility and excitement.

Map showing location of park.

Two baseball teams of approximately 9 players each stand next to a cardboard standee of a young Zane Grey. One team wears a dark navy uniform with red lettering, the other with a mostly white uniform. In addition to the players are a couple referees.

Step Back in Time During a Vintage Baseball Game

2025-08-11

On Saturday August 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River cordially invites the public to a nineteenth century baseball exhibition featuring the Flemington Club of Neshannock and the Elizabeth Resolutes. The free game will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Lackawaxen, PA.

Middle-aged man hands a certificate to a younger man.

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

2025-08-01

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 in the Youth & Young Adult Category for his work digitalizing, transcribing, and indexing Upper Delaware oral history files.

Park ranger hands a young woman a coin-like medallion, both women smile.

Water Safety Challenge Coin Awarded to Translators of Water Safety Messaging

2025-07-24

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 skills to translate important water safety messaging as a resource for non-English speaking river users.

MAn in black cowboy hat, suspenders, and red neckkerchief stands in front of boy who swings a rope lasso over his head.

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River hosts the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festival

2025-06-18

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River and the Zane Grey's West Society will host the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festiva on the grounds of Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This free festival offers fun for the entire family with activities, live birds show, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, and more.

Illustrated poster of different birds flying around a backyard with a city in the background

Fishing and Birding Events

2025-06-09

Learn about birding and fishing on the Upper Delaware River with events on World Migratory Bird Day and Free Fishing Day. Both events are free to the public and offer activities such as birding and fishing tips, casting practice, crafts, and junior ranger activities.