When is a river not a river? When it’s a cash cow.
This winding large river is border on either side by trees . An army of them , coloring the landscape with a wash of green through the bounce and summer , or shades of combust orange , lily-livered , and red inautumn . This Eden of riverbank merriment is well within reach , just acouple of hours from Manhattan . This is theUpper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River , and it ’s not just beautiful , it ’s practical too : the river situation has contributed $ 21 million to the local thriftiness , according to a new report from theNational Park Service .
The river , which winds across the border between New York and Pennsylvania , had over 300,000 visitor in 2023 , who spent a sum of $ 16.6 million in the park and surrounding areas . Add that total to the 157 jobs that were supported by that outlay and the cumulative benefit to the local economy sits at about $ 21 million .
A admixture of historical fact and gorgeous nature ca-ca the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River a particularly special place . former - timey - trivia fanatic and base nerds will love the country ’s oldest existing conducting wire respite bridgework , and outdoorspeople come for fishing , canoe , and soaking in the scene at the last major undammed river in the easterly United States .
Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
iterate visitant ( or one clock time visitor who are scarily dedicated and athletic ) can ferment towards the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River“Take a Hike!”patch by completing six local hikes , and then ( even scarier ) filling out all of the associated forms and paperwork . American bald eagles can sometimes be spotted in the surrounding areas too , so keep an eye out .
Plan forward and make ariver tripout of your sojourn . fit the piddle levels , charge the necessary gear wheel and prophylactic equipment , and set out to see the towering trees and shining water supply by deal , tube , kayak or canoe . The National Park Service always recommend that you wear upon a biography singlet when in the area of the river . Find more safety information and plan your triphere .
Photo courtesy of National Park Service
Photo courtesy of National Park Service
