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WELL ON OUR WAY
Thursday, April 23, 2026Construction Update We are getting much closer to our long-awaited vision of water flowing once more in our beloved canal. The Lumberville Aqueduct is completed and the High Falls Creek sub-canal culvert should be completed by the beginning of 2026. The last project, a PennDOT road repair in Raubsville, is currently underway. We anticipate water […]
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Family-FriendlyTowpath Adventures
Tuesday, April 21, 2026Discover History on the TowpathAs temperatures rise and days get longer, it’s time to get outdoors and there is no better place than the Delaware Canal and Towpath. This 58.9-mile greenway is a great place to connect with nature and history. There are many interesting things to see on the canal, but we are highlighting […]
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Ancients In Our Midst
Monday, April 20, 2026The flora and fauna found along the Delaware Canal and towpath are a naturalist’s dream. From the majestic eagles to the elegant herons, the variety of birds found along this nearly 60mile park is impressive. So are the number of native plant species, from spring ephemerals to historic sycamores. However, we often overlook some of […]
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WITH GRATITUDE
Wednesday, June 4, 2025There are a few people who have made a lasting impact on the Delaware Canal, not only in its preservation but also in its promotion as a valuable public space.
We are dedicating this issue of our newsletter to two people, who during their long lives, had an enduring enthusiasm and energy for the Delaware Canal State Park.
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The Delaware Canal – The Inn Place to Be
Thursday, August 17, 2023Bucks County is rich in history, and we can trace much of that history and growth to the impact of the Delaware River and Canal. River towns became hubs of industry, and when the Canal opened for operation, it spurred additional investment. Mills, lime…
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The Magnificent Mule
Friday, May 19, 2023Few people who lived and worked along the Canal could imagine building a life without the mule. Mules, it is said, were the engines of the Canal. Or put another way, the workhorses moving coal from Mauch Chunk (present-day Jim Thorpe) to Bristol. Mules…
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Rediscovering The Towpath: The Legacy of William Francis Taylor
Monday, January 2, 2023Something new is brewing at Lock 11 in New Hope. A new exhibition commemorating the140th Birth Anniversary of William Francis Taylor will open in the old concession building next to the Locktender’s House at 145 South Main Street New Hope….
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The History and Preservation of Camelback Bridges
Wednesday, November 16, 2022Sommer’s Bridge Restoration—A Family Legacy Lives On The Canal has many tales to tell, and so do the bridges and buildings along the way. The Sommer’s Bridge is no exception. In its day, farmers, quarrymen, and the townspeople used this bridge. Today…
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