Delaware River Sojourn

05/29/2026

We're excited to see the return of the Rising Nation River Journey down the Delaware River this summer!

Every four years since 2002, the Lenape Nation has celebrated its ancestral lands with a month-long canoe paddle for 330 miles down the Delaware, starting in Hancock, N.Y., on the

05/29/2026

Thanks to the Pike County Courier for running the Sojourn's news release!

Paddlers of all ages and experience levels can still register for the 31st Delaware River Sojourn taking place June 20-26. The Sojourn is a guided paddling and ...

05/22/2026

The Delaware River Sojourn is featured in the May 2026 edition of Wallenpaupack Life! The segment starts ~10:13 and ends ~17:25. If your curiosity is piqued after watching, be sure to check out the link in the comments to learn more. Hope to see you on the river with us this June!

May rains took a break for this year's Wayne County Canoe Classic a...

05/22/2026

Interested in joining the 2026 Delaware River Sojourn, taking place June 20-26, but have not registered yet? It's not too late!

The Delaware River Sojourn, a guided paddling and camping adventure on the Delaware River, combines on-water experiences and educational opportunities. Paddle equipment is provided, and river guides teach basic instruction and keep paddlers safe on the water. Participants may sign up for the entire trip or for the day(s) of their choice.

This year's itinerary includes three days in the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, a day in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and two days paddling the Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River, including a chance to paddle the site of George Washington's historic crossing. The trip will culminate with a paddle on the river's tidewaters near northeast Philadelphia.

Check out the links in the comments to a news release issued today and to the Sojourn website for registration, itineraries and more. Spots are filling, so we encourage folks to register soon!

Cheers for a great holiday weekend!

04/25/2026

Happy Earth Week and TGIF!

Registration for the 2026 Delaware River Sojourn: Our Nation’s River is officially OPEN!

Happening June 20-26, this year’s Sojourn will feature three days of paddling in the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, one day in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, two days in the Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River and one day in the tidewaters. Paddles range from 8 – 13 miles, with a total of nearly 75 river miles paddled in seven days.

The Sojourn is geared for folks of all ages and experience levels. Folks can register for the entire trip or for the day(s) of their choice. Paddling equipment, river safety guides, meals, daily shuttling, camping locations and educational programming are all included in the daily fee.

Please visit the links in the comments to learn more & to register. We’ll be sharing more details about this year’s trip in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned. Thanks & have a great weekend!

03/27/2026

Happy Friday!

Check out the planned paddle stretches and camping locations for the 2026 Delaware River Sojourn.

Registration opens next month - we can't wait to see you on the river in June. Have a great weekend!

2026 Delaware River Sojourn: June 20-26
"Our Nation's River"

• Friday, June 19: Camp opens at Ten Mile River Scout Camps, Narrowsburg, N.Y.

• Saturday, June 20: Ten Mile River Access (N.Y.) to Highland Access (N.Y.); 9 miles; camp at Ten Mile River

• Sunday, June 21: Skinners Falls (N.Y.) to Ten Mile River Access (N.Y.); 11.5 miles; camp at Ten Mile River

• Monday, June 22: Pond Eddy (N.Y.) to Airport Park (Matamoras, Pa.); 13 miles; camp at Worthington State Forest, N.J.

• Tuesday, June 23: Smithfield Beach (Pa.) to Delaware Beach (Knowlton Twp., N.J.); 13 miles; camp at Worthington State Forest, N.J.

• Wednesday, June 24: Delaware Beach (Knowlton Twp., N.J.) to Riverton Park (Lower Mt. Bethel Twp., Pa.); 8 miles; camp at Washington Crossing State Park, N.J.

• Thursday, June 25: Fireman's Eddy (N.J.) to Yardley (Pa.); 8.5 miles; camp at Washington Crossing State Park, N.J.

• Friday, June 26: Pleasant Hill Park (Pa.) to Neshaminy State Park (Pa.) and back with the tide; 10 miles; no camping, Sojourn over

03/24/2026

Check this out! The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for folks to fill out the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS). This survey, which is completed once every five years, helps ensure the interests of paddlesports boaters are represented and their participation is recorded. Learn more at the link in the comments!

02/17/2026

After this winter (and we're not even out of February yet), who's ready for June? We are dotting the i's and crossing the t's on our 2026 itinerary - please stay tuned! Registration will open in April.

In the meantime, enjoy these pics of a cold and icy Delaware River, taken this month. The river is beautiful no matter the season!

12/10/2025

Check this out! Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources just announced the nominees for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The Delaware River won this year, and for next year, a Delaware tributary is in the running: the Lower Schuylkill River!

Let's show the Schuylkill River some support. Visit the links in the comments to:

-->Vote for the Lower Schuylkill by January 16, 2026

--> Learn more about its nomination and the other rivers in the running

-->Read the DCNR news release

11/03/2025

Please Save the Dates!

The 31st Delaware River Sojourn is happening June 20-26, 2026! Join us for this paddling + camping adventure on "Our Nation's River" - more info to come!