Wildlands Conservancy to hold 28th annual Lehigh River Sojourn

The 28th annual Lehigh River Sojourn will be held June 8-11 and is Wildlands Conservancy’s guided paddling trip on the Lehigh River. This is a family-friendly adventure of whitewater rafting through the Lehigh Gorge in the Poconos, along with a canoeing or kayaking experience through the metro-wilderness reaches of the Lehigh River in the Lehigh Valley.

Each day meets at a different location (check website for meeting time each day):

Day 1: Meet at Pocono Whitewater, 1519 State Route 903, Penn Forest Township.

Day 2: Meet at Walnutport Canal Association parking lot, 309 Lehigh St., Walnutport

Day 3: Meet at Wayne A. Grube County Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Allen Township.

Day 4: Meet at Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton.

Participants may choose to register for one, some, or all of the four days.

Each day boasts a different get-outdoors experience on the water with unique views and experiences. This year’s sojourn includes educational programming each day regarding conservation and environmental education, camping at various parks and special events.

On Day 3, after the paddling adventure, sojourners are invited to the joint celebration of Northampton County Parks and Recreation’s 50th anniversary and Lehigh Valley Greenway’s 25th anniversary.

The closing ceremony on Day 4 includes the opportunity to explore the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor’s new National Canal Museum and meet Wildlands Conservancy’s animal ambassadors.

For details and registration, go to www.wildlandspa.org/lehighriversojourn/.

For information, contact Nicole Landis, nlandis@wildlandspa.org; 610-965-4397, ext. 145.