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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Notes a Timeless Rite of Spring, the Spawning Run of American Shad

Photo caption: American shad (Alosa sapidissima). Photo credit: The Pew Charitable Trust An ancient and impressive wildlife migration is occurring in our midst. The spring spawning run of American shad in the Delaware River is a timeless rite of spring…

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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Encourages Participation in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day on May 15th

Photo Caption: Wallenpaupack Primary School teachers enthusiastically participating in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day” 2019. Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River invites the public to help save lives by showing their support for water…

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Ten Mile River Access Closed to Trailered Boat Launching Beginning this Season

Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is announcing that, beginning this recreation season, the Ten Mile River Access will be closed to trailered boat launching and retrieval. When the site opens to the public this year,…

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Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance

Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and Pennsylvania Governors Administration to close any non-life sustaining…

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along side the Delaware River on Route 97

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River to Correct Canal Era Property’s Name and History

Contact(s):    Acting Superintendent Jessica Weinman jessica_weinman@nps.gov (570) 729-8251 ext. 2225 POND EDDY – “What’s in a name?” asked William Shakespeare. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”   After research uncovered historical inaccuracies,…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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home of Zane Grey, a National Park Service historic building

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…

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