Delaware Canal State Park

10/14/2026

Class 3 and 4 whitewater boating conditions will be available on Bucks County’s Tohickon Creek Saturday and Sunday, November 7th & 8th, 2026, when we release water from Lake Nockamixon into the creek.

The releases provide suitable whitewater boating conditions downstream through Ralph Stover State Park from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day.

📷 Photo courtesy of Brian Hare.

Learn more here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-plans-whitewater-release-into-tohickon-creek-for-annual-boa

09/29/2026

Join us for a late afternoon stroll on the towpath on Mon., Oct. 12th, starting in Tinicum Park @ 4:30 PM 😊 🦆 🍂 🕸️

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/awe-walk-1270

📸 photo courtesy of Judy Greger

09/25/2026

This is a remarkable film -- if you haven't watched it yet, there is a free screening included in the registration for this panel discussion 🐛 🦋 🐛

Join Dr. Doug Tallamy, Sam Jaffe, and Laura Reeves for a live panel on The Extraordinary Caterpillar, moderated by NYT's Margaret Roach. Register before Oct 14 and bring your questions!

09/22/2026

⚠️ ⚠️ We are cancelling Trail Day due to the forecast for high winds & rain. Might rescheduled for a date in October so stay tuned! ⚠️ ⚠️

Join us for another National Public Lands Day! This year we are excited to be part of the High Rocks PARKnership initiative that is bringing together a variety organization to show our park some love!

INFO: https://buff.ly/0fc9hvi

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

If you want to help out the Tohickon Valley PARKnership @ High Rocks, there are still 5 volunteer days to choose from! More details and registration info. here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/high-rocks-parknership-121624266705?fbclid=IwY2xjawUY0IpwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUNzM0JBUXVuSDg5ekZCVlZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZailEa_KJADt-QvxMW3U4h2H2Ray5vDJ-0mF-AfAbjhOHOd2jQCvFhNDhS8_aem_iW6J6lAtxBzWk4iug-mE0g&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

A group of mission-aligned non-profit and government organizations is coming together in this special parknership to restore the habitat in this favorite Bucks County destination. The Tinicum Conservancy is leading the project, in close partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation o....

09/08/2026

⚠️⚠️ ADVISORY - MP 47.2 - Rodges Run Culvert - Starting on 9/08/2026, a hired contractor will be conducting repair work on the Rodges Run sub-canal culvert located south of the Durham Aqueduct. The work will take place during the week. Intermittent short-term trail closures are expected when equipment is being moved down the towpath. For public safety, turn around at the closure and do not attempt to get by it. The trail is anticipated to be open on weekends. ⚠️⚠️

09/02/2026

Several people have recently asked me for an update on Beech leaf Disease -- here is a great video from the Learn Your Land YouTube channel that explains the spread of BLD, etc.

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08/28/2026

Ever wanted to know more about the rocks around you? There’s still some room left for this coming Monday Rocks program on Aug. 31st @ Ringing Rocks Trailhead in Upper Black Eddy.

Not everything that glitters is gold - sometimes it’s feldspar! Join a state park naturalist for a hike while we talk about the most common mineral group on Earth. Register here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/monday-rocks-feldspar