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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational RiverWatercolor of historic Lackawaxen, PA
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
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Plan to spend at least one full day for summer river trips. Bring extra clothing/rain gear, sunscreen and hat, sunglasses with strap, drinking water and snacks (no glass containers). Wear old sneakers or river shoes to protect your feet. Be sure your life jacket is properly fitted and wear it while on the river. Children 12 years and under are required by law to wear life jackets at all times.

Remember that most land along the Upper Delaware River is privately owned. Please respect rights of property owners.

Plan to spend about 1 hour at the Zane Grey Museum and at the Roebling Bridge. The 20-minute Zane Grey Museum tours are limited to 10 persons/tour; a wait may be expected at times. Groups should make reservations in advance.

A family enjoys rafting on the Delaware River
Boating
Raft, canoe, kayak, or tube the Delaware River
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Anglers fish for shad in the big eddy at Narrowsburg NY
Fishing
Experience a world-class fishery
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Zane Grey sitting on a fence post
Zane Grey
Prolific western author Zane Grey began his writing career relating stories of the Delaware River
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American Shad  

Did You Know?
The American Shad are a saltwater fish that migrate from the Atlantic Ocean up the Delaware River to spawn in the spring. Fish reach the upper portions of the river by early to mid May. After spawning many of the weakened adult Shad die, usually in late June and into July.

Last Updated: August 14, 2006 at 12:53 EST