February 21st, 2010
Delaware Canal Park Outside of Philadelphia
There are a great number of cultural activities, events and major entertainment options to entice tourists and keep the residents of Philadelphia satisfied. In addition to this there are many geographic elements that remind one of nature’s beauty and also help to preserve some of our country’s historic and symbolic significance. This is definitely the case with the Delaware Canal Park, which is located in the countryside just outside of the city of Philadelphia. It provides a fantastic weekend escape for residents and a fabulous journey and experience for the guests in the Philadelphia hotels.
The park is 60 linear miles of natural beauty and interesting historic wonders. It covers the area around the Delaware River from Easton to Bristol. There are numerous spots in this long stretch for people to engage in and enjoy recreational activities and outdoor sports opportunities. This is the same are that was once occupied by mule teams who were pulling boats filled with cargo along the canal. This canal system was once an essential pathway from Philadelphia to New York Today many joggers, runners and bicyclists can be found reinforcing these same paths. In addition to the miles of shoreline along the river there are eleven river islands found along the park.
The river banks and islands are not the only places to find great opportunities for recreation and fun. The water itself offers plenty of options for activities such as canoeing, kayaking and fishing. There is even a tour boat that offers an interesting and informative, as well as fun and adventurous tour down the river. In addition there are camping grounds on the New Jersey side of the river, which many people from Philadelphia take advantage of during the summer months. This great national park contains the only remaining continuously intact canal system from the early towpath building days. It’s wonderful to read about or watch programs on American history, it is quite another to experience it live.
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