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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Celebrating 50 Years of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act
Photo: The Upper Delaware River flowing past lush forested landscapes. Credit: David B. Soete BEACH LAKE, PA – In the days of fur trappers and pioneers, free-flowing rivers were the lifeblood of commerce, transportation and fisheries across…
NPS Welcomes Aquatic Ecologist to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Staff
Photo: Andrew Weber named as the aquatic ecologist for Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. BEACH LAKE, PA – Superintendent Kristina Heister announced the appointment of Andrew Weber to the position of “Aquatic Ecologist” at Upper Delaware…
National Public Lands Day Community Volunteer Event
2018 NPLD Corwin Farm Saturday, September 22nd join volunteers to remove invasive plants and weeds from the D&H Canal bed at the NPS Corwin Farm Ranger Station. Click on the flyer link for more information.
