Rail Trail Newsletters Online
Go Green! Request to receive your newsletter rather than via post. CLICK HERE
Renewing Northeast Pennsylvania’s historic pathways as recreational trails for all to enjoy…
May 2023
The D&H Rail-Trail Swale project on April 29 (rain date May 6) took place in order to improve a trail section surrounded by wetlands in Ararat that was damaged by beaver activity, flooding, and…
February 2022
Northern D&H Improvements Underway – The new pedestrian bridge project at Stevens Point that crosses the Starrucca Creek is underway. The railroad bridge was removed around…
June 2022
Governor Tom Wolf and PennDot Secretary Yassmin Gramian announced the funding for only 64 projects in Pennsylvania, with the only Susquehanna County project being awarded to the Rail-Trail Council…
September 2022
On July 14th, 2022, the Rail-Trail Council held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the debut of the Stevens Point Bridge. This pedestrian bridge was funded in part by the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program that…
December 2022
As you are probably aware, our offices are located in Union Dale, PA inside the Cables General Store Building that our organization owns. For years, we have shared the downstairs space with our delightful neighbors…
February 2021
D&H named PA’s 2021 Trail of the Year The Rail-Trail Council was notified that the D&H Rail-Trail was designated PA’s 2021 Trail of the Year by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources…
May 2021
The D&H Distance Run Is Back! After a year off, we know many are anxious to get back to ‘real’ running races. The 12th annual D&H Distance Run—a half marathon and 5K will be held at 9 AM on Sunday, September 12th…
February 2020
Forest City Trailhead Wifi – Wifi was recently installed on the Forest City Trailhead thanks to a partnership. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Award – a five thousand dollar award from the Doppelt Family Trail Development Fund…
May 2020
The Trails Are Open – The D&H and O&W Rail-Trails are open as well as the Endless Mountains Trail. Please use
social distancing recommendations of at least 6 feet unless traveling in family groups. Try to avoid crowded areas. Please keep your…
August 2020
This race is great for those new to distance running or those training for the Steamtown Marathon and other long-distance runs. If you or your company is interested in becoming a D&H Distance Run 2020 Sponsor email us @ trails@nep.net for more information…
November 2020
Nancy Ross, founding director of the Rail-Trail Council will receive the 26th annual Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award on November 19 at a virtual awards ceremony. Nancy will be honored for her more than 30 years of dedication to…
April 2019
The Carbondale Connection – With our bike ride that celebrates the connection of the D&H Rail-Trail and Lackawanna River Heritage
June 2019
Forest City Trail Town Festival
The Agnes Flood and the D&H Rail-Trail
Susquehanna Studio Open July 6–7
Caboose Restoration: Full Speed Ahead
October 2019
2019 D&H Distance Run
The Vandling Subway
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Award
Hometown Pride Award
Mar 2018
Forest City Trail Town Festival August 4, 2018
Lanesboro & Jefferson Junctions
Pipeline Update
D&H Phase II Trail Construction
Read newsletter…
July 2018
Trail Construction UpdatesForest City Coal and the Railroads Rail-Trail and Lanesboro Awarded Transportation Grant Send in your Raffle tickets for the Quilt Raffle! Print them out here… RAFFLE TICKETS
Projects in Motion – RTC Capital Campaign
Switchback Trails
Forest City Trail Town Celebration
Winter Trail Days
Read newsletter…
Aug 2017
Pipeline Project Status Report
Projects in Motion – RTC Capital Campaign
Geocaching on the Trail
YOGA HIKE TO PANTHER’S BLUFF
Read newsletter…
May 2017
D&H Rail-Trail to Close for Pipeline Work
Trail Construction Updates
Herrick Center: A Look at the Past
Support Rail-Trail through AmazonSmile
Read newsletter…
Jan 2017
First Annual Fat Bike Event
“We Love Winter” Trail Events
FROZEN! Ice Harvesting and the Railroads
Meet Trail Tender Bob Sadauckas
Read newsletter…
Trail Towns
Starrucca Viaduct Sign Unveiling
D&H Caboose Restoration Plan— Volunteers Needed!
Cross-Country Ski Clases
Read newsletter…
Aug 2016
9th Annual D&H Distance Run/5K
Donors Still Needed for Starrucca Viaduct Sign
New Bike Rack & Sign on the D&H Trail
Rail-Trail Design Grant for Northern D&H
Read newsletter…
Mar 2016
Our 25th Anniversary & Art on the Trail
“Bridge of Stone” Historical Signage
Upcoming Trail Events
Quilt Raffle
Read newsletter…
Rail-Trail Turning 25
Hauling Trains over Ararat
Winter Trail Days Events
What’s New on the Trails?
Read newsletter…
Sep 2015
Bridges Ribbon-Cutting
D&HDistance Run/5K Marks Its 8th Year!
Jefferson Division: A Success Story
Thompson Ramp Repair
Read newsletter…
Jul 2015
D&H Bridges Ribbon-Cutting
D&H Distance Run/5K
Trainsonthe D&H
Are You Ready to Be a Trail Tender?
Read newsletter…
Apr 2015
New Website for D&H Distance Run
Unstoppable on the D&H
Winter Trail Days 2015
Endless Mountains Trail Update
Read newsletter…
$1Million in Trail Funding!
Two Bridge Projects Completed
Winter Trail Days
Give the Gift of Membership
Read newsletter…
Oct 2014
Our Best D&H Distance Run Yet
Two More Bridges!
Welcome to the Delaware and Hudson
Thanks Again to NEP Sno-Trails
Read newsletter…
Apr 2014
Art on the Trail
Simpson: The Railroad Years
Heritage Explorer Bike Tour & Festival
D&H Distance Run
Read newsletter…
Bridge Work Complete
Grants Announced for Three More Bridge Projects!
Linde Corporation Donates Services
Kuni Holbert Receives Ben Franklin Award
Read newsletter…
Oct 2013
6th D&H Distance Run a Success!
Brandt’s Station on the D&H Railroad
D&H Forest City Bridge Project Underway
Explore the Northern D&H Rail-Trail
Read newsletter…
Aug 2013
D&H Distance Run
Volunteers Needed—Join Our Team!
Cabins on the D&H
Walk with “Friends”
Read newsletter…
Apr 2013
Phase II Trail Improvements—Finally!
Volunteers Needed—Join Our Team!
D&H Wyes
The Jefferson Divison
Read newsletter…
D&H Distance Run
Erie Railroad Beginnings
Streambank Beautification Project
Winter Trails Days
Read newsletter…
Aug 2012
Trail Bridges Repaired
Lackawanna Heritage Valley & RTC Partnership
New Bicycle Law
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
Mar 2012
DCNR Trail Grants
Endless Mountains Trail Feasibility Study Complete
PVR & RTC—A Partnership That Makes Sense
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
4th Annual D&H Distance Run
D & H Paddy Shacks
New Bridge Deck
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Unavailable…
May 2011
Rail-Trails Celebrates 20 Years!
Jefferson Branch, D&H Forest City
Cable’s Deli Opened May 11th
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
D&H Run ~ Another Great Success
Snowmobile Season Near! Endless Mountains Trail
Was It All Real?
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
August 2010
D&H Distance Run: Sept. 12, 2010
Coal Colossus
Making the Connection – Community Fall Walk Series
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
April 2010
R-T New Office Open House: Nature Walk, Exhibits, Activities & Ice Cream
First Annual Heritage Explorer Bike Tour; Just Men, and Boys…
Making the Connection; Endless Mountain Study
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
Cable’s Store to be New Office; Trail Tenders Ice Cream Social;
Getting There Was Half the Fun; D&H Distance Run; Making the Connection;
Jefferson Junction Turntable Unearthed; Snowmobiling in the Endless Mountains;
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
July 2009
PA’s First Private Wild Plant Sanctuary Designated;
Discover the D&H Tours; Senior Projects on Trail;
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Unavailable…
March 2009
Great PA Cleanup; Trail Tenders Meeting; Trail Construction News;
Second Annual D&H Distance Run; The Mile Posts Along the Trail;
Rail-Trail Mascot Revealed! Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
D&H Distance Run a Great Success; Trail Tenders Workshop set for November;
Jackie Smith Completes Trail Project; Visit the Tree Trail;
Trail Construction Update; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
June 2008
Half-Marathon Planned, Volunteers Needed;
Discover the D&H Tours and Activities; The Age of a Dream…
Membership Campaign Continues; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
March 2008
Half-Marathon Planned, Volunteers Needed;
Go Paddle Your Canoe; Discover the D&H Tours;
Membership Campaign Continues; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
Rail-Trail Council Begins Fund Drive for Next 10 Miles;
“Old & Weary!” Railroad History; Volunteers & Trail Tenders Needed;
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
May 2007
Discover the D&H! Rolling Thunder; Discover the D&H Rail-Trail Tours;
The Great PA Cleanup; Forest City Reforested;
Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
January 2007
Trail Construction Update; Discover the D&H Rides & Hikes;
Spring Projects – Volunteers Needed for Trail Cleanups & Tree Plantings;
Upcoming Railroad History on TV; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
D&H Rail-Trail Grand Opening on September 23, 2006;
Grants Will Bring Trail Improvements; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
April 2006
“The Burning of Rome”; Work Starts on D&H;
Fund Drive to Begin; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
Rail-Trail Construction Back on Track; Rail-Trail Honors Friends of Trail;
Join Us at Forest City Old Home Week; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
FINALLY – 10 Mile Rail-Trail Goes to Bid; Brandt Bridge Gets Decked;
“Natural” Riverbank Project; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…
June 2004
Stourbridge Lion 175th Anniversary; Restoring the Canaan Township Trail;
Thank You Girl Scouts!; Thank You Members – New & Renewing
Read newsletter…