Carbon County Open Space

04/27/2026

🎉Carbon County D&L TrailFest Is Back!🌿
Mark your calendars! Join us on Sunday, June 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lehighton Outdoor Center for the second annual Carbon County D&L TrailFest—a free, family‑friendly celebration of the D&L Trail and the vibrant communities it connects.

Enjoy a day filled with outdoor recreation, local businesses and makers, community partners, and hands‑on activities that highlight the unique blend of history, culture, and adventure that makes Carbon County and the D&L Trail so special. Whether you’re a longtime trail user or discovering the Corridor for the first time, TrailFest is the perfect way to kick off your summer. 🌞

04/27/2026

A great story!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!🌎💚

Introducing you to Carbon County’s Open Space Advisory Board which serves to guide the voter-approved $10M Open Space Grant Program. The county’s expert pane...

04/13/2026

Looking at the push to develop more housing for seniors, workers and everyone else in the Poconos, James Hamill gives the latest from the More Front Doors in...

04/13/2026

🌿✨ Happening Next Week: Dirt on the Trail: Director’s Cut! ✨🌿

Join us next Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM for the premiere of Dirt on the Trail: Director’s Cut—DLNHC’s annual virtual update on everything happening along the D&L Trail.

This year’s online presentation will cover:
📍 The latest updates across the 165+ mile D&L Trail
🗺️ Trip‑planning resources to help you explore with confidence
🚴‍♀️ Two brand‑new trip itineraries
🌟 Program highlights and Corridor news
🙌 Upcoming volunteer opportunities where you can get involved

Whether you’re a regular trail user, planning your next adventure, or simply love the D&L, this is the perfect way to stay connected.

👉 Details in the first comment.

04/13/2026

The blaze is located between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Lehigh Gap, south of Palmerton.

04/09/2026

⏰ This Sunday! Join Us for a Trail Tender Cleanup in Bristol 🌿
DLNHC is teaming up with Friends of the Delaware Canal for a Trail Tender cleanup this Sunday, April 12, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Bristol.

Volunteers will help remove litter and clear vegetation around a historic canal structure near downtown Bristol along Mill Street. It’s a great way to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and support a special piece of local history!

👉 Registration link is in the comments — we hope to see you there!

Bucks Beautiful

04/06/2026

Jim Thorpe learns there's a slight change of plans for their connection of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail. More tonight on the BRC 13 News Hour at 5:30 & 6:30pm.

01/27/2026

As we continue the Meet the Open Space Advisory Board series, we are excited to highlight Danadee Miller-Boyle, board secretary, this month!

"I am proud to be a part of the Carbon County Open Space Board serving as Secretary. I am a farmer’s daughter and part owner of a century plus preserved farm named "Fairyland Farms" in Franklin Township, Lehighton, PA. Living and working on the family farm has given me a true appreciation as to why it is important to save the farmland, forests, open space and protect the water resources in the county.

I deeply care about the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe and the beauty of the total landscape in the county. I am a retired USDA/Farm Service Agency Executive Director. I served Carbon, Monroe, Luzerne, Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties administering the federal farm programs for over 35 years. I believe it is so important to protect and preserve our farmland, open space and natural resources not only for today, but for the future tomorrow and many generations to come.

I want everyone to try to continue to be good stewards of the land in Carbon County. I want to try to continue to help make that difference!"

We thank you, Danadee, for being a great secretary to the board!

01/12/2026

The Spring 2026 Open Space Grant Round is open and accepting applications until March 31 at 4:00PM!

The application can be accessed through the county website at the link below. The program guidelines and a video guide are also available through the link.

The Open Space Grant Program can provide funding to municipalities and pre-qualified land trust organizations to preserve land that protects wildlife habitat, water resources, and forests. Carbon County municipalities and land trust organizations are the only eligible applicants to apply for funding from the program.

Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Anna Shigo, Open Space Coordinator, via email at [email protected] or by phone at 570-325-3671 extension 4466. We recommend meeting with the Open Space Coordinator to ensure your application is complete before submitting.

Open Space Advisory Board      The Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) will meet monthly (as needed) to:     Develop the criteria for the open space program Develop the application process for the open space program Develop a ranking system to evaluate the applications Make funding recommendation...