Highlights
of the 2006 Delaware River Sojourn: "A Long Drink of Water"
The theme for the 2006 Delaware River Sojourn is a Long Drink of Water, which recognizes the river's vital role in supplying drinking water to millions of people, including two of America's largest cities. The Delaware is the longest un-dammed river east of the Mississippi, stretching 330 miles from the confluence of its East and West branches in Hancock, N.Y. to the mouth of the Delaware Bay where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. The river, indeed offers a Long Drink of Water.
Please note that this
itinerary is still subject to change; adjustments to daily plans can be made even after the Sojourn is underway due to weather and river conditions. If the river flows are determined to be too high for safe boating, there will be alternative activities offered, with planned meals and camping still provided. Detailed
daily plans, including information about meals, programs, campsites, and driving
directions will be sent upon registration and also can be viewed on the Sojourn web site.
SUNDAY,
JUNE 18, 2006 (DAY 1) Kick Off
(8 scenic miles with Class 1 and 2 rapids)*
Meet at 11 a.m. for registration and lunch at Lander's Minisink Ford Base (N.Y.). Enjoy an afternoon paddle from Ten Mile River Landing (N.Y.) to Minisink Ford (N.Y.) Dinner and Kick Off Program at the Zane Grey Museum, followed by a campfire and refreshments back at Lander's Minisink Ford Base.
MONDAY,
JUNE 19, 2006 (DAY 2)
(12 miles with Class 1 and 2 rapids)*
Paddle from Lander's Minisink Ford Base to Lander's Knights Eddy Base (N.Y.). Float down the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River keeping an eye out for bald eagles. At end of the day, drive to the next camp site at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort (Pa.) in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
TUESDAY,
JUNE 20, 2006, (DAY 3)
(13 miles, generally smooth water with a few riffles and Class 1.5 rapids)*
Paddle through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a highly scenic section of the Delaware where the river bisects Kittatinny Ridge -- once a popular resort area where the rich rode steamboats on moonlight cruises. Learn about Native Americans who lived here.
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 21, 2006 (DAY 4)
(13 miles, generally smooth water with a few riffles and Class 1 rapids)*
Paddle from Shawnee (Pa.) through the Delaware Water Gap to Driftstone (above Belvidere, N.J.) and learn about the marvelous geology of the ridges that tower above the river here.
THURSDAY,
JUNE 22, 2006 (DAY 5)
(9 miles, generally smooth water with Class 1 rapids and one Class 1+ rapid)*
Paddle from Pt. Pleasant (Pa.) to Lambertville (N.J.). The beautiful scenery continues along with an abundance of wildlife. Ride the steamboat "SPLASH" and enjoy ice cream on the mule-drawn canal boat in New Hope (Pa.). Camp at Tohickon Valley Park (Pa.).
FRIDAY,
JUNE 23, 2006 (DAY 6)
(13 miles, generally smooth water with Class 1 and Class 1+ rapids)*
Paddle from Fireman's Eddy (Lambertville) to Morrisville (Pa.). Washington Crossing State Park and the striped bass fishery are some of the highlights Sojourners take in as they paddle through our nation's cradle of liberty. Drive down river to camp at Palmyra Cove Nature Park (N.J.).
SATURDAY,
JUNE 24, 2006 (DAY 7)
(9 miles, flat water with a portage to tidal water)
Explore the Schuylkill River from Manayunk to Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia. Highlights include a tour of the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. Dinner at the Palmyra Cove Nature Park camp site.
SUNDAY,
JUNE 25, 2006 (DAY 8)
(10 miles, mostly flat water)
Paddle the Cooper River from Cherry Hill (N.J.) through Cooper River Park to Camden, N.J. and back. The day's adventures will include a tour of the historic landmark Pomona House. The day ends with an ice cream celebration at Maria Barnaby Greenwald Memorial Park.
*
Class 1 rapids -- relatively easy, Class 2 rapids -- moderate
UPDATED June 9, 2006
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