Lehigh River whitewater releases originate at the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Francis Walter Dam, about seven miles upstream from White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Releases usually begin at 1 AM and conclude at 1 PM. This places water at the whitewater launch sites from about 7 AM until mid-afternoon.
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Whitewater Lehigh River Dam Release
Lehigh River whitewater releases originate at the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Francis Walter Dam, about seven miles upstream from White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Releases usually begin at 1 AM and conclude at 1 PM. This places water at the whitewater launch sites from about 7 AM until mid-afternoon
Race Street Run
The Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John is renewing a footrace series known as the “Race Street Run”. This popular dual race, 4-mile and 15 Kilometer, will be held on July 3, 2010
Whitewater Lehigh River Dam Release
Lehigh River whitewater releases originate at the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Francis Walter Dam, about seven miles upstream from White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Releases usually begin at 1 AM and conclude at 1 PM. This places water at the whitewater launch sites from about 7 AM until mid-afternoon.
Steam Engine #425 Excursion to Jim Thorpe
The Reading & Northern Railroad has committed to run a steam trip with steam engine # 425 from Duryea to Jim Thorpe and Port Clinton on Saturday June 26th. More info call 570-325-8485 or click here
Bear Mountain Butterflies – Grandparents Day First Fridays
First Fridays – one grandparent admitted free with each fullprice child admission. Door prizes all day! For more info click here.
Black Bear Triathlon
| The race takes place at Beltzville State Park in Lehighton, PA. This year the race will take place on two days offering an entire weekend of triathlon and festival-style activities with both Sprint and Olympic Distances for 2010. |
Bear Mountain Butterflies – Radical Reptile Program
Carbon County Environmental Education Center presents its fascinating Radical Reptile Program. Jeanie Carl will introduce us to many varieties of PA snakes and help distinguish between fact and myth. $3 per person, 4-5pm. Reservations preferred. Appropriate for ages 5 and older
Jim Thorpe Earth Day Festival
With arts and crafts, food, great music (free and ticketed including a headline show at the Opera House) Jim Thorpe has been doing this event since before Earth Day became cool again. It’s a tradition!
For more info: call Shelli 570-325-2079 or click here for more information.
June 5: National Trails Day!
Mark your calendar. This year’s National Trails Day event promises to be one of the best yet. The D&L is planning a bike ride through Lehigh Gorge State Park that will end with a large trail dedication to celebrate the new section of trail between Glen Onoko and downtown Jim Thorpe. Participants can choose whether to ride the 20+ mile trip through the park, take a shorter ride, or just attend the dedication. We are still working on the specifics, but the ride will probably begin in the morning in White Haven, and the dedication will be in the early afternoon…read more…
