Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Land Protection

Activities

• Recreation on the Delaware River – The shoreline of the river is mostly privately owned, but the waterway is open to public use, from numerous public access sites. Recreational opportunities include boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. While swimming is available, the river is swift and the rocks are slippery making it dangerous.
• Delaware and Hudson Canal – Between 1825 and 1829, the Delaware had Hudson Canal was a water route from the anthracite coal mines of Pennsylvania to the markets on the Hudson River. The U.S. Department of the Interior has designated the Delaware and Hudson Canal a National Historic Landmark and an NHL bronze plaque has been placed on the aqueduct.
• Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct - Believed to be the oldest suspension bridge in the United States, retaining its original elements.
• Zane Grey Museum – Zane Grey moved to Lackawaxen in 1905. From his home on the Upper Delaware, Zane began his writing career, becoming known as the “Father of the Western Novel”.
• Bird Watching – The Upper Delaware is a good location for Eagle watching. The clean running water provides food and the tall trees along the shoreline, offer perching and nesting sites. The river way is the largest wintering site of Bald Eagles in the northeast. East of Pond Eddy a wheelchair accessible bird blind, Eagle Observation Area, along New York 97.
• Hawk’s Nest - The Hawk's Nest is a scenic location outside Port Jervis, New York high above the Delaware River on New York State Route 97. Its name is derived from the birds of prey that nest in the area. The location is also known for its winding roads and scenic overlooks in the Delaware River Valley.