John's Hiking Site

It's dangerous to go out in the wilderness on an overnight trip without these things.

Better safe than sorry, bring a first aid kit.

MEDICAL KIT

You need to be able to make fire. The easiest way is to bring some cheap disposable plastic cigarette lighters with you. Always bring a few for backup even though they rarely break, not even if they get wet. I usually bring three but I have never even had to use the backup lighters, but since they weigh practically nothing it's OK.

FIRE

You need to bring a pack of mosquito coils, otherwise your trip will be quite miserable.

BUG PROTECTION

You should carry at least 50 feet of high quality very strong string. You can use this to make a shelter or to trap small animals for food. But mostly it's always something you need for the most unforeseen reason.

STRING

Leatherman tools have the great pliers, but Swiss army knives have all those little useful gadgets.

TOOL

I used to carry stove fuel with me up the mountain just like everybody else until I saw someone using a wood powered Trailstove. I bought one and haven't used anything else since. It always works perfectly and you don't need to bring any fuel with you.

BACKPACKING STOVE

1. FIND BRANCHES. Cut down two thickly vegetative branches 2-3 ft long (60-90 cm) from a fir or similar tree.

2. TIE STRING. Tie a string about 2 ft long (60 cm) around the base of the branch at a branching near the cut off end, in the branch.

3. TIE STRING AGAIN. Tie string again around the base but on the opposite side of the branching. This ensures that the string is fixed in any direction.

4. ATTACH TO SHOE. Tie string to the front of your shoe. Make sure it goes through the front shoe lace threading holes. Make sure all ends and sides of the branch are pointing up away from the ground.

5. ANGLE. Your shoe should be able to flip up to an angle of around 30 degrees. This is very important, the snowshoes must pivot around your toes and drag in the back. If the snow shoes don't pivot the front ends will go into the snow and you can't move forwards.

6. WALK. If you have done everything right you will be able to walk on the snow with your emergency snowshoes.

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Settlement patterns, from Native Americans to today's immigrants, continue to change the patterns in the tapestry known as the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. It began because of the magnificent scenery and the discovery of the widest range of natural resources found anywhere in the world. Unmatched extraction of natural resources changed the landscape but nature prevailed in many places, erasing any sign of industry and in some cases even of the communities that once existed. Unsurpassed recreational opportunities lead one through bucolic countrysides, rugged mountains and lush valleys as well as through teeming communities filled with over 50 types of ethnic flavor. Visit sites offering a look into these stories, recreation of every kind, breathtaking scenery and a trail system that links many of the attractions together. Enjoy ethnic and musical celebrations, walking tours through communities with rich and colorful histories, and museums describing the industries, people and wildlife that share this special place.

Write to
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
10 East Church Street, A-208
Bethlehem, PA 18018

Getting There
PLANE - We are an hour north of the Philadelphia airport. You can land in a Corridor airport by booking a flight into the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport or the Lehigh Valley International Airport.

CAR - One (ten in the future) Landing (VisitorCenter) is currently open, in Easton, Pennsylvania. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Located on the Delaware River, Interstate 78 and 22 pass Easton and Interstate 80 passes through Carbon and Luzerne Counties, an hour to the north of Easton. Interstate 81 intersects Interstate 78 an hour's drive to the west. Call for specific directions. While visiting Two Rivers Landing in Easton, plan to visit the Crayola Factory and the National Canal Museum in the same building.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Amtrak has two stations within the Corridor, one in Bristol and one in Doylestown. There is bus service from Philadelphia and New York City to various communities throughout the Corridor.

Weather & Climate
We have four seasons and the temperature varies 10 degrees from one end of the Corridor to the other on any given day. The winters are harsher in the two mountainous northern counties (Luzerne and Carbon) than in the southern-most county (Bucks).

Accessibility
Our heritage and parklands range from the tiny historical societies and old homes to sophisticated museums. It is best to check with each site for special needs.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

Each site, park, recreational activity and event has its own fee structure

CAMPING

Various Camping Opportunities
A wide range of lodging and camping opportunities are available within the Corridor, from a gilded age bed and breakfast to primitive camping opportunities.

LODGING

Various Lodging Opportunities
A wide range of lodging and camping opportunities are available within the Corridor, from a gilded age bed and breakfast to primitive camping opportunities.

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
TWO RIVERS LANDING
Open All Year Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Better safe than sorry, bring a first aid kit.		MEDICAL KIT
You need to be able to make fire. The easiest way is to bring some cheap disposable plastic cigarette lighters with you. Always bring a few for backup even though they rarely break, not even if they get wet. I usually bring three but I have never even had to use the backup lighters, but since they weigh practically nothing it's OK.		FIRE
You need to bring a pack of mosquito coils, otherwise your trip will be quite miserable.		BUG PROTECTION
You should carry at least 50 feet of high quality very strong string. You can use this to make a shelter or to trap small animals for food. But mostly it's always something you need for the most unforeseen reason.		STRING
Leatherman tools have the great pliers, but Swiss army knives have all those little useful gadgets.		TOOL
I used to carry stove fuel with me up the mountain just like everybody else until I saw someone using a wood powered Trailstove. I bought one and haven't used anything else since. It always works perfectly and you don't need to bring any fuel with you.		BACKPACKING STOVE