tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30631827363167949062024-03-06T03:32:35.667-05:00Delaware & Raritan Canal State ParkNews, Events, and Announcements for Patrons and Friends of the D & R Canal, New JerseyD&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-69335230073852734232009-12-05T12:47:00.023-05:002009-12-05T15:23:37.955-05:00Expanded Trail Network at Six Mile Run<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJHRIlR5pqQu5Qt70X4j0MDhcwtp8YT8s9pmcgWH9NAGr0FI5N0Vzm31Vst-m4YyeWsFraeFNMEhDpaE7nWyMsYOaRUi7mRcRjU0D7W7cg3CQ5vTKT9ibnlY0HzQ61dzlzCaN4KFjMVZ-c/s1600-h/TrailWork1_JORBA.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJHRIlR5pqQu5Qt70X4j0MDhcwtp8YT8s9pmcgWH9NAGr0FI5N0Vzm31Vst-m4YyeWsFraeFNMEhDpaE7nWyMsYOaRUi7mRcRjU0D7W7cg3CQ5vTKT9ibnlY0HzQ61dzlzCaN4KFjMVZ-c/s200/TrailWork1_JORBA.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411850097752147938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">The Six Mile Run Res</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ervoir Site trail system has seen change and improvement this year </span><span style="font-family:arial;">thanks to the hard work and dedication provided by volunteers from the Six Mile Run chapter of</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> JORBA (Jersey Off Road Biking Associati</span><span style="font-family:arial;">on). Working closely with park staff, the "two Jasons" - volunteer coordin</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ators and co-leaders - reworked, improved and, with the help of many volunteers, blazed approximately twenty miles of multi-use trails at the Six Mile Run site. This is a conside</span><span style="font-family:arial;">rable addition to the form</span><span style="font-family:arial;">er trail network that offered about 6-7 miles of trails for public use.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Regular par</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJxtth-Q4teHw7abFZqIkZJtzU3VqwlPWvX1rJgCBzymvYajuJ99650aPAoh75EI1o_i3VxSZI3QyEdCZim6TgMbDCZSRG2t5M_Z9dLHBHsRzLYZ9r0WobiF3X5Ui6IlVJ5FS_m2_wfkw/s1600-h/Trail1_JORBA.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJxtth-Q4teHw7abFZqIkZJtzU3VqwlPWvX1rJgCBzymvYajuJ99650aPAoh75EI1o_i3VxSZI3QyEdCZim6TgMbDCZSRG2t5M_Z9dLHBHsRzLYZ9r0WobiF3X5Ui6IlVJ5FS_m2_wfkw/s200/Trail1_JORBA.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411850292139958562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">k us</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ers will notice several changes including the discontinuation o</span><span style="font-family:arial;">f the former yellow trail, alterati</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ons to</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> the red tr</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ail and blue trails and t</span><span style="font-family:arial;">he addition of a new orange trail. Th</span><span style="font-family:arial;">e </span><span style="font-family:arial;">old yellow trail was often inaccessi</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ble and/or overly muddy due to its location in the low ly</span><span style="font-family:arial;">ing </span><span style="font-family:arial;">flood plain section of the</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> r</span><span style="font-family:arial;">un. As a resu</span><span style="font-family:arial;">lt a decision </span><span style="font-family:arial;">was </span><span style="font-family:arial;">made to close that portion of the trail network. In addition the former </span><span style="font-family:arial;">red trail that followed the elevated forested tree line was suffering from erosion while access to the trail head from</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> Canal Road had become a safety issue as traffic has steadily increased in the area over the years. So the red trail was reworked to avoid the eroded section and the new trail head is now located at the parking area on Jacques Lane.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:arial;">While the Park works to get a new trail map published for</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> public use, JORBA volunteer Rob Blash has produced a map that users can download and print from the organization's site (<a href="http://www2.jorba.org/images/6/64/SixMileRunStatePark_current_Nov_2009.pdf">click on map </a><a href="http://www2.jorba.org/images/6/64/SixMileRunStatePark_current_Nov_2009.pdf">image below to access th</a><a href="http://www2.jorba.org/images/6/64/SixMileRunStatePark_current_Nov_2009.pdf">a</a><a href="http://www2.jorba.org/images/6/64/SixMileRunStatePark_current_Nov_2009.pdf">t PDF file</a>).<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www2.jorba.org/images/6/64/SixMileRunStatePark_current_Nov_2009.pdf%22%3E"><br /></a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www2.jorba.org/images/6/64/SixMileRunStatePark_current_Nov_2009.pdf"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjg6c45bzI1zYW-7vQQMWFr0ADYjoty8gtd2BU1macZ0mH_KXvNA0BBRGHCtfLJ_H12Wsh6GYn8qvLTm414Fk2J3rqniLE0CDBqsDFnPEUX9NaWxlc9mtXpOf9_faiwWa6NnFdYKNIMlH9/s320/800px-SixMileThumbNail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411832419782246866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The park staff is pleased with the outcome of this overhaul to the site's trail system and happy to have established such a good working partnership with JORBA. The work and dedication their volunteers have put in at the site has been invaluable! Thanks to their efforts, an extended trail network at Six Mile Run is now open for use to the public.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><a href="http://www2.jorba.org/index.php?title=Six_Mile_Run_Reservoir_Site">Click here to learn more about the Six Mile </a></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www2.jorba.org/index.php?title=Six_Mile_Run_Reservoir_Site">Run trail system.</a></span>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-50632428530270668822009-12-04T14:02:00.014-05:002009-12-05T12:37:23.591-05:00New Life for the Barracks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9FMhadyixA0enhsqmQf4EdRhIbgols24VOpy10KxroHOiNKx9Ueahnua0uDItoLsjlpiQu6QWe0nRM4wjeEArwKAbfQ5BMe57DQkJhqkjhxFxEpFKA1QcDOctgWKy46TXf97_bkLsaevv/s1600-h/Basement8_2-26-09_150dpi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9FMhadyixA0enhsqmQf4EdRhIbgols24VOpy10KxroHOiNKx9Ueahnua0uDItoLsjlpiQu6QWe0nRM4wjeEArwKAbfQ5BMe57DQkJhqkjhxFxEpFKA1QcDOctgWKy46TXf97_bkLsaevv/s200/Basement8_2-26-09_150dpi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411806352627954338" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >It was September 1</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >999 when Hurricane Floyd blew through New Jersey.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Towns along the D & R Canal were inundated with water from New Brunswick to Trenton and many sites along the way were devastated. Among them was the well-l</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">oved </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">"Muletenders Barracks" in Griggstown. The building suffered major damage as the flood waters rose covering the entire first floor of the structure. That fall the building was closed and has remained so ever since.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Local Griggstown residents, friends org</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtE_ndgfUafK3OAX0ysArF3TblHaFWFtEOH5S3Sn7CNFfOafWKGUfNqktJrhFd_msJVxjehTs8Ymm5taZRKqr-Uznvk7mT0JTkpSRHMiMVYvxwnzGkmUxmAFX_CXvOWfup-38B0VOwaY59/s1600-h/OpenHall_Fireplace.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtE_ndgfUafK3OAX0ysArF3TblHaFWFtEOH5S3Sn7CNFfOafWKGUfNqktJrhFd_msJVxjehTs8Ymm5taZRKqr-Uznvk7mT0JTkpSRHMiMVYvxwnzGkmUxmAFX_CXvOWfup-38B0VOwaY59/s200/OpenHall_Fireplace.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411477503930441810" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">anizations and</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> p</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ark users were determined t</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">o see the building restored and mounted a cam</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">paign to that end. Letters were written, articl</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">es were published </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">and phone calls galore were made and although</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> ten years have passed, those determined efforts will soon be rewarded.<br /></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This past spring the daunting effort to re-purpose the heavily damaged building was begun. The interior was gutted and a new open, more flood resistant interior began to take shape. A concrete floor was poured, electrical outlets raised and all HVAC systems were moved from the crawlspace basement up to the second floor. The end result will no doubt please all th</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ose who dreamed of someday seeing the Barracks resurrected.<br /><br />Work is still i</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">n progre</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKfqtJlYuTsUytZqqeGZzqCD4excxkMxK_umJeBIM4rOTd_hms7hnxImjoZfxE_6SYCyRHdhEyapdKN4yH_S6WqQUi5Quafc7XAC4eDs359HTmNxUOQVbQOj4oYuP1gdA1XqovUY5iMAi/s1600-h/Gallery1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKfqtJlYuTsUytZqqeGZzqCD4excxkMxK_umJeBIM4rOTd_hms7hnxImjoZfxE_6SYCyRHdhEyapdKN4yH_S6WqQUi5Quafc7XAC4eDs359HTmNxUOQVbQOj4oYuP1gdA1XqovUY5iMAi/s200/Gallery1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411477221722049698" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ss but soon the contractors will complete their part and the building that has stood on the Griggstown Causeway</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> since the canal's construction (and perhaps longer) will stand ready to begin the next chapter of its story. The Park </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">hopes to celebrate this milestone sometime next year with a proper </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">"coming-out" party so make sure to check ba</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ck to our site often for updates, details and news! </span></span>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-32279832862819943582009-08-18T11:07:00.003-04:002009-08-18T11:21:29.272-04:00From Transportation Corridor to Scenic BywayWhen the "Ribbon of Life: The Delaware and Raritan Canal at 175" photo exhibit reaches Prallsville Mill on August 30, it will have a new component. A video presentation of current and historic pictures will be a part of the exhibit. Local photographer Ted Settle has photographed historic and natural aspects of the D&R Canal from Bulls Island to Trenton and from Bordentown to New Brunswick. His photos will be exhibited alongside historic views of the canal. View a preview here:<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyqlbYjnaf4m77ECpuaupQZrvyeg65CSKhT9ngZ9nRqYTwC0Q-sE9VYSv1jH8mwRW0DTaq_f0bxEC-5Oqr73w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-55099409677201705412009-06-10T14:50:00.002-04:002009-06-10T14:53:40.187-04:00Dine Out For The CanalDine Out for the Canal is a fundraiser arranged by the D&R Canal Watch in celebratio of the canal’s 175th anniversary. The event enables participants to show their support for the park by simply eating out! On two Tuesday and Thursday evenings this summer, twelve generous restaurants in towns along the D&R Canal will donate 15% of the meal cost directly to the park. Simply bring a “Dine Out” coupon to one of the participating restaurants on the specified dates and help the canal while enjoying a great meal!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">June 16 & 25 and July 7 & 23</span><br />Bell’s Tavern, Lambertville, NJ<br />Eno Terra, Kingston, NJ<br />Erini, Ewing, NJ<br />It’s Nutts, Titusville, NJ<br />Pauline’s Anna Rose Restaurant, West Trenton, NJ<br />Rocky Hill Inn, Rocky Hill, NJ<br />South Side Grille, South Bound Brook, NJ<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">June 25 and July 23</span><br />Lambertville Station, Lambertville, NJ<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">July 7</span><br />Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, Kingston, NJ<br />Hamilton Grill Room, Lambertville, NJ<br />Meil’s Restaurant, Stockton, NJ<br />Stockton Inn, Stockton, NJ <br /><br />For more information download the event flyer <a href="http://dandrcanal.com/pdf/Dine-Out_flyer_6-09.PDF">here</a><br /><br />Access and Print your coupons <a href="http://dandrcanal.com/pdf/Dine-Out_ID.PDF">here</a>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-34601968020011947742009-06-10T14:06:00.004-04:002009-06-10T14:55:06.878-04:00“Ribbon of Life: Delaware & Raritan Canal at 175”<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbv_J5E4CMKVmaeQcZTrNyF1qEIn7jx5pZ_XtVIEh-K8n-3AXCW57z5ao_DSaPAot1DqKSzkT_SaFmRn9EgtCfAM-OaNksWGFrERd-w8sLbDtZfEjGg_vcCYTgUO0qXwDHP7TKTGW3VSKC/s1600-h/RibbonsOfLife.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 90px; height: 60px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbv_J5E4CMKVmaeQcZTrNyF1qEIn7jx5pZ_XtVIEh-K8n-3AXCW57z5ao_DSaPAot1DqKSzkT_SaFmRn9EgtCfAM-OaNksWGFrERd-w8sLbDtZfEjGg_vcCYTgUO0qXwDHP7TKTGW3VSKC/s320/RibbonsOfLife.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345774408251523570" /></a><br />This year, the Delaware & Raritan Canal will celebrate its 175th anniversary. To celebrate, the D&R Greenway Land Trust, in partnership with the D&R Canal Commission and the Delaware River Mill Society, has curated an exhibition entitled “Ribbon of Life: Delaware & Raritan Canal at 175.” The exhibit includes historic images selected from the archives of the D&R Canal Commission and contemporary artwork depicting canal images. The historical exhibition includes sections depicting hand-colored photographic views of the towns and places of interest along the canal between 1871 and 1924, as well as a photographic collection of canal boats. Interspersed through the exhibition is contemporary canal artwork composed by regional artists who have been inspired by the canal’s beauty. <br /><br />The exhibit is on display at the Johnson Education Center, located at 1 Preservation Place (off Rosedale Road near Princeton), from May 18, 2009 to August 14, 2009. Beginning August 30, the exhibit will be on display at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ through September 30. Please contact the Delaware Mill Society at 609/397.3586 for hours and further information.D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-75832042985860847302009-01-10T13:40:00.002-05:002009-01-10T13:47:03.803-05:00BIRDING THE SEASONS ON THE D & R CANAL<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CVICKTA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="date"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on"></st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p>What a great way to help celebrate the 175<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the D&R Canal by getting out there and monitoring one of its most precious natural resources – the birds - the ones that reside year round - those that winter here, those passing through for the breeding season and those dropping by on their way north and south in their migration.
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<br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">So what is a <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">“Big Day”</span> anyway? <span style=""> </span>It is ONE big fun day of birding with a little extra challenge. For our purpose, we plan to do an inventory of all bird species seen along the canal on ONE day and see what we come up with. <span style=""> </span>We hope to cover the entire length of the main canal, feeder and adjacent park lands. <span style=""> </span>We will need volunteers to help lead field trips that day and to participate in different segments along the Canal.<span style=""> </span><st1:date style="font-weight: bold;" month="5" day="2" year="2009" st="on">Saturday, May 2, 2009</st1:date><span style="font-weight: bold;"> has been designated as the <span style="font-style: italic;">“D & R Big Day”</span>.</span><span style=""> </span>This is a time that likely will represent the greatest number of species based on migration and breeding patterns.<span style=""> </span>Please mark your calendars.<span style=""> </span>No one needs to be an expert – just a pair of eyes and the desire for a fun day!<span style=""> </span>If this has piqued your interest, please contact Arlene Oley (arobirder@aol.com) or the park naturalist, Stephanie Fox <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">(dnrnatualist@verizon.net)</span> at Park Headquarters.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">There will also be other field trips through the seasons with dates to be announced so make sure to keep checking the park website for updates.<span style=""> </span>Please look for an upcoming trip in late February/early March.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Please join us !!!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-71039357002961750992009-01-10T13:17:00.002-05:002009-01-10T13:27:12.516-05:00175 Years & Counting: Delaware & Raritan Canal, 1834 -2009On June 25, 1834 the Delaware and Raritan Canal was officially opened for public use. After a journey of several days that began in Bordentown, Governor Peter Vroom and entourage arrived via mule-drawn canal boat in New Brunswick to a 24-gun salute and parade. The group enjoyed a grand dinner that evening to celebrate the opening of this highly anticipated modern transportation system. It was expected that the new waterway would be a boon to the state's economy by providing new business, commerce and transportation opportunities. In April of 1834, a few months prior to the June ceremony, the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Hunterdon Democra</span>t published these enthusiastic words regarding the nearly completed D & R Canal:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">Those who are partial to this mode of traveling cannot fail to be pleased with this route. The scenery from Lambertville to Trenton is striking and beautiful with a fine view of the Delaware River, and passing through a fertile and well-improved region of country. The appearance of the whole country through which the Feeder runs is truly imposing, and a great part of it romantic and beautiful. The whole of this magnif- icent work will soon be completed; its enterprising and liberal advocates will be remembered with pride by Jerseymen, especially those who were mainly instrumental in its accomplishments will stand conspicuous, and will be ever regarded as benefactors in their country.</span></span><br /><br />Clearly, 19th century New Jerseyans appreciated the visionaries responsible for the canal project and welcomed this newaddition to their state. Then, as now, the D & R Canal was valued. Today of course the D & R is no longer a working transportation canal. Instead it has successfully transitioned to become a beloved park, recreation destination, water supply and historic site. To the 21st-century visitor and regular park user, it is no less appreciated. Our yearly visitation numbers stand as a testament to the canal’s continued favor as the D & R Canal State Park is among the state's most heavily used parks.<br /><br />This year will mark a Delaware and Raritan Canal milestone. It will be the 175th anniversary of the waterway's opening! A celebration of that landmark is in order. A committee has been formed and its members are currently busy planning a year-long canal commemoration the details of which can be followed throughout the year on the park website. While opportunities to learn about the waterway’s history and contribution to the state will be offered, it is the committee’s goal to showcase everything the D & R Canal State Park has to offer. Visitors will have a plethora of programming options and events from which to choose from hiking, biking, boating, birding and horseback riding to guided history and nature walks, art/photography shows, lectures, family picnics, camping/outdoor equipment expo and concerts.<br /><br />To start the year off, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Delaware River Mill Society</span> will host <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">“175 Year Celebration of the D & R Canal Art Show”</span> from <span style="font-weight: bold;">January 19th to the 31st.</span> The show will be open to the public daily from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. This artistic look at the canal will be mounted in the historic Prallsville Mills in Stockton and will feature contemporary artist's impressions and renderings of the waterway today. The show will include paintings, drawings, photographs and three dimensional work inspired by the historic sites and natures beauty along the feeder and main-stem canal. For those who want to showcase their D & R artwork or photography should contact the Delaware River Mill Society at (609) 397-3586 for full submission details.<br /><br />In addition to this kickoff art show and the usual programming offerings, there will be several unique happenings offered during the course of the year. In the spring park users will have an opportunity to show their support of the canal by taking part in an ambitious task - <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Hands Along the Canal</span>. This bold undertaking will attempt to line thousands of hand-holding park users along the historic towpath from Landing Lane to Trenton’s Cadwalader Park. Sponsored by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">East Coast Greenway, <span style="font-style: italic;">Hands Along the Canal</span></span> is scheduled to take place at <span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00 am on Saturday, May 9th.</span> Those of you who love and use the D & R should make sure to mark your calendars, pick a favored location and plan to be a part of this historic show of support for the park. Keep checking www.dandrcanal.com for updates and event details. <br /><br />Also in May canal aficionados, park users and all others will have an opportunity to meet the authors who have been inspired to research and write about the canal era and the D & R. The <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Canal Authors Extravaganza</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">will be held on Saturday, May 16th in Griggstown from 12:00 to 3:00 pm (exact location still to be determined).</span> This will be a chance to meet and speak with eleven canal authors including William McKelvey, Paul Muldoon <span style="font-style: italic;">(Pulitzer Prize winning poet)</span>, Richard Veit, Marie Murphy Duess, Linda Barth, Jeanette Muser and others. Lee Sullivan Hill and Linda Barth will read excerpts from the children’s books, the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Riverside Band</span> will be on hand to provide their brand of bluegrass inspired music and attendees will have the opportunity to view several videos about the D & R including the NJN production produced by Cliff Crawford. So get those canal books off their shelves and plan to get them autographed in person!<br /><br />These are but a few of the programs and special events that are planned for this milestone year so make sure to keep checking the park website for additions and updates throughout the year. This extended programming calendar and special events could not be accomplished without the assistance of the many friends groups and organizations that dedicate themselves to the<br />preservation and support of the D & R Canal State Park. Our staff is (as always) happy and grateful for their continued commitment and support!<br /><br />We look forward to an active and exciting year as we mark the canal’s 175th anniversary. We encourage everyone to help us celebrate. Come show your support for this treasured New Jersey historic site and surviving icon of the canal era!D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-26347840461923961642008-08-14T12:52:00.005-04:002008-08-14T13:27:40.484-04:00Welcome to the Newest Member of the D & R Family<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6IUlhYghqQMqVxkKowDh7jdd3mype46he1DKl_76z4O9ntt6LfvBRqcnTI44zktzIek0Ea_Br-RbVsgN7eyDg-QR-dCMD-qbZqA7UNYhwRj547mXnqDQBXlt-yzpqPLInMfhqkLJzf8S/s1600-h/TonyKallesser_1DayOld_Born8-8-08_web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6IUlhYghqQMqVxkKowDh7jdd3mype46he1DKl_76z4O9ntt6LfvBRqcnTI44zktzIek0Ea_Br-RbVsgN7eyDg-QR-dCMD-qbZqA7UNYhwRj547mXnqDQBXlt-yzpqPLInMfhqkLJzf8S/s320/TonyKallesser_1DayOld_Born8-8-08_web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234420161635567954" border="0" /></a>They say it is the luckiest day of the year and for the D & R Canal State Park superintendent it was indeed. After 29 hours of labor little Antonio Kallesser was finally born on 08-08-08. Little Tony (not so little - weighing in at 8 lbs 14 oz) is the apple of his parents eyes. The park staff couldn't be happier for his parents and look forward to meeting the newest member of the D & R family. Patricia will be out on maternity leave until the end of October but fear not, as any park issues will be aptly handled by stand-in superintendent David Donnelly (Superintendent of Washington Crossing State Park) and the remaining D & R staff. I'm sure all our park visitors join us in wishing the Kallesser family well. And little Tony...well he doesn't need any extra luck as his birthday date assures him of the luckiest of lives! Congratulations Mom and Dad!D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-12194979351321518362008-07-18T11:03:00.008-04:002008-12-09T05:14:32.224-05:00A Source of Inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJsgJ1ziK1Jr14hhBStwrM8zYEhvFuNzVK0sOwbdcjN9ZAuOVM7TdlWSEfhwohO3gT0aAEi3bttknwqgWkVNUUY017_yhC26knmU_6NbBRmGbh-iTmy8Hp0tVIj_dygKoz079cOPpJFu-n/s1600-h/WeepingBeechTrail_Portal_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJsgJ1ziK1Jr14hhBStwrM8zYEhvFuNzVK0sOwbdcjN9ZAuOVM7TdlWSEfhwohO3gT0aAEi3bttknwqgWkVNUUY017_yhC26knmU_6NbBRmGbh-iTmy8Hp0tVIj_dygKoz079cOPpJFu-n/s320/WeepingBeechTrail_Portal_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224381435189733234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">When was the last time you allowed your imagination to take you to another place? Parks often offer unexpected flashs of inspiration into the world of playful creativity - a place our children rarely seem to visit these days. Such a "flash" overtook me recently when viewing the above photograph snapped at the Mapleton Preserve in Kingston. It occurred to me that any wanderer along the path might come to this spot and assume they'd stumbled upon a portal into some mystical world filled with inhabitants only found in an epic, long-ago story. Or, another might wonder if by stepping past the weeping branches a different time and place would reveal itself.<br /><br />Parks are special places that not only offer visitors places to boat, hike, camp or bike but also can simply provide a place to close out the noise of our stress-filled days and allow our thoughts to wander to another place. For some they offer quiet niches for mediation and contemplation. While others find locations where, alone with their thoughts and the majesty of nature, works of writing, music, art or even glimmers of ideas to change our world for the better are inspired!</span>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-20167735450447040412008-07-15T14:12:00.007-04:002008-12-09T05:14:32.331-05:00Camping Season<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKqmlM9A0TftWgS6s2UaLtqkksSmYZXLsA7kkznHiMKQrJZPc0lLlWKehwAfYFFhaOnv4utjr7i1geIPuALMnRoVoFQ8Y0QIxMcUwo_g56rEuA2COFToBUJ0RyHQzF2qM3HNZ3IhgjCVy/s1600-h/f3fdfa7f-6463-43dd-b3ed-8857cfae24d8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKqmlM9A0TftWgS6s2UaLtqkksSmYZXLsA7kkznHiMKQrJZPc0lLlWKehwAfYFFhaOnv4utjr7i1geIPuALMnRoVoFQ8Y0QIxMcUwo_g56rEuA2COFToBUJ0RyHQzF2qM3HNZ3IhgjCVy/s400/f3fdfa7f-6463-43dd-b3ed-8857cfae24d8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223316551182507890" border="0" /></a>Thank goodness funding was restored to the NJ State Park system, as it has been one of the busiest D&R camping seasons yet! Bulls Island has been entirely booked almost every weekend this summer as families look for recreation and vacation opportunities closer to home. Rest assured that weekday spots are still available. Camping at "The Island" offers patrons a number of natural, historic, and recreational activities, including boating, fishing, picnicing and hiking along the canal. Details about park related events at Bulls Island can be viewed on the website (www.dandrcanal.com) or can be obtained by calling the Bulls Island Park Office. Reservations, too, can be made by calling the office (609.397.2949). Please keep in mind that camping reservations can be arranged for no more than 14 consecutive nights, but must be made for a minimum of 2 nights.D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-34379647012900306302008-07-01T15:15:00.005-04:002008-12-09T05:14:32.666-05:00A Different Type of Canal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3baOrzVeUVbPcoSBqQzxDfP68LF9FBglAMEIS2cnhLTFgD9vXvy3vEG7WcaQCuLnuN4R5CqoeIqbmtpk4eMj-6YXUXVxx4MVIw-VBO7NmFsw7-Aa68FnznuNaI_8J9iXR8XQep4CLN5LH/s1600-h/Donaukanal_bei_Ro%C3%9Fauer_L%C3%A4nde.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3baOrzVeUVbPcoSBqQzxDfP68LF9FBglAMEIS2cnhLTFgD9vXvy3vEG7WcaQCuLnuN4R5CqoeIqbmtpk4eMj-6YXUXVxx4MVIw-VBO7NmFsw7-Aa68FnznuNaI_8J9iXR8XQep4CLN5LH/s400/Donaukanal_bei_Ro%C3%9Fauer_L%C3%A4nde.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218127966406907890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The Danube River and Canal (in Vienna) has been, and continues to be, a major navigation route in Europe. The word "canal" is slightly misleading here, as the flume is actually rapidly flowing, deep, and full of water. It is commonly known to the Viennese as the "Viennese arm." Urban development in the 19th century imposed regulation of the river arm and a new bed was built with rock side slopes and high quay walls. In the 20th century, tracks for the city train and modern traffic routes were laid alongside the canal banks. The canal now acts as a popular relaxation spot for local Viennese, especially in the summertime.<br /></div>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-81445256506038534782008-06-27T18:34:00.003-04:002008-12-09T05:14:32.773-05:00An International Perspective<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptOwT3I4dnfEc1S0igqJ7QpVOqr74Ov_OGWvl7otkFJNVfydhKfKgS5gkAIJwnm9hMucEWP-33Cu7ekNw1XytuRJzeM7nJdIZ-sbQfvyAb1AhSIIX7Il0LWVgaCJXvF2uVeji26s_K5ZS/s1600-h/boel_hedin2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptOwT3I4dnfEc1S0igqJ7QpVOqr74Ov_OGWvl7otkFJNVfydhKfKgS5gkAIJwnm9hMucEWP-33Cu7ekNw1XytuRJzeM7nJdIZ-sbQfvyAb1AhSIIX7Il0LWVgaCJXvF2uVeji26s_K5ZS/s400/boel_hedin2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216694761323427330" border="0" /></a><br />Long before the D&R Canal was constructed, canals were a common means of transport in most European countries. <span class="articlePreamble txtL">The Göta Canal was one of the largest civil engineering projects ever undertaken in Sweden. The Canal stretches from Sjötorp on Lake Vänern to Mem on the east coast. </span><span id="defaultframework_ArticleBody1_IntroductionSpace" class="GreyHeadline"><span class="GreyHeadline"> The canal connects Stockholm and Gothenburg by water. Together with other canals in Sweden, it helps create “Sweden's Blue Ribbon.”<br /><br /></span></span><span class="articleBody">The Göta Canal was largely built by 58,000 billeted soldiers from 16 different regiments. During the 22 years building was in progress, about 60,000 men, including a company of Russian war prisoners and a number of civilian workers, worked a total of about 7 million man-days, each of 12 hours. <p>Most of the Canal was excavated by hand using iron-shod wooden spades. Work mainly consisted of digging, blasting and dressing stone. Baltzar von Platen also introduced several new techniques using various equipment from England. A number of highly skilled English foremen were recruited.</p> <p> </p></span>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-78021841757407558612008-06-16T14:02:00.002-04:002008-06-16T14:11:00.782-04:00D&R Greenway Trust Panel Presentation<div style="text-align: justify;">Help to preserve entire communities through protection of historic land and structures in NJ by attending the D&R Greenway Land Trust panel presentation on Thursday, June 19th at the Johnson Education Center (1 Preservation Place, Rosedale Road, Princeton). The panel will focus on the current art exhibition at the center, which attempts to connect art and the preservation of historic sites in the Princeton area. Speakers include: Dorothy Guzzo speaking about "Sustainability and Building" and Linda Meade speaking of the significance of "Our Historic Landscape" to D&R Greenway's preservation mission.<br /><br /><br />Light Refreshments will be served at 6:30pm and the program will begin at 7:00pm. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call (609)924.4646 to reserve your spot!<br /></div>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-64199392807548644082008-06-14T13:40:00.012-04:002008-12-09T05:14:32.967-05:00Photography At the Mapleton Preserve<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1iX3Dj86zcRg1qlyjSWqf1b7qC_jbFpNBOeoRkz4DuCbvGwWhRWHIRi4FJ1nAwDIkodVhXEYNaiKotBZ01QnRCkRZuQCwrW7jZ9OrvO6LZlb4f6Wn7uMtvL7Lcg9CojjHYHh-IO5AOco/s1600-h/Gnarled_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1iX3Dj86zcRg1qlyjSWqf1b7qC_jbFpNBOeoRkz4DuCbvGwWhRWHIRi4FJ1nAwDIkodVhXEYNaiKotBZ01QnRCkRZuQCwrW7jZ9OrvO6LZlb4f6Wn7uMtvL7Lcg9CojjHYHh-IO5AOco/s320/Gnarled_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215885387288543170" border="0" /></a>The first gathering of the D & R Summer Photography Group met on the 14th of June and got right to work capturing images at the Mapleton Preserve. While the morning sun burned hot and the air was thick, the group spent an hour out at the preserve snapping shots and learning about the property that was once the home of Princeton Nurseries. The group also discussed the goals for the summer and pulled together a tentative schedule for the next 5 sessions. While the dates have been finalized. They are as follows:<br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Six Mile Run Trails</span>: Saturday, June 21 @ 9 am</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Kingston's Canal Sites</span>: Thursday, July 10 @5:30pm<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Bulls Island and/or Prallsville Mill Site in Stockton</span>: Saturday, July 26 @ 10am<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Lambertville's Canal and Architectural Sites</span>: Thursday, August 7th @ 6pm<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Titusville and Washington Crossing</span>: Wednesday, August 13 @ 1:30pm<br /></li></ul>Interest participants can still join the group for some or all of the sessions. If you are interested in joining just call the park office and speak to Vicki (or leave a message for her). Or, simply send an email <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">(dnrhistorian@verizon.net)</span> requesting to join the group and make sure to include your contact information (phone number and email address).D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-71023747844620910182008-06-10T12:06:00.007-04:002010-12-20T23:28:36.969-05:00D&R Canal Photography Group<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGf1bGTEElOJhZ8snKjTB5ubSPOnpoO2L-mKry9G5lX82U4Ri1AR7IZL9-6NrmMFvu8NPuc3fF37UI312AW0zfhW9NN20MPXkIIk_IoQG5xOZGqj-DrLwT5E6NiHd03h1UfUIWVTt1B5C/s1600-h/Photographer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGf1bGTEElOJhZ8snKjTB5ubSPOnpoO2L-mKry9G5lX82U4Ri1AR7IZL9-6NrmMFvu8NPuc3fF37UI312AW0zfhW9NN20MPXkIIk_IoQG5xOZGqj-DrLwT5E6NiHd03h1UfUIWVTt1B5C/s320/Photographer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211803442110573762" border="0" /></a>This summer the park is offering a platform for photographers of all levels to meet, discuss, and photograph various aspects of of the D&R Canal. Beginning in mid-June, co-facilitators Vicki Chirco and Maggie Charleroy will lead participants on photography excursions to various locations in the park. (Such areas might include nature and landscape photography at Six Mile Run, architecture and historic site photography in Kingston, Mapleton Preserve, and/or Bulls Island.) Each outing will be a "themed" session and the group will focus on shooting subjects and scenes related to the targeted objective, whether it be nature or history related. At end of the summer session, participants will have an opportunity to display their best work at the D&R Canal main office in Princeton and possibly at the historic Prall House in Stockton. Those interested in joining us should contact the park office to register.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The group's first meeting will be held on Saturday, June 14 @ 10 am at the Park's main office located in Kingston, New Jersey (145 Mapleton Road, Princeton, NJ 08450). There is room for more participants so if you're interested in joining the group do call to get your name on the list. The number is: (609) 924-5705.<br /></div>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-13096866605930320842008-06-05T10:55:00.007-04:002010-12-20T23:28:12.586-05:00Canal Bike Tour Routes<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXYTDNoizkKaNHaZHZHJd-UxzhplFxk64TyYxdldxl0kLzmASSiqaMob_cVBxRlQWb7iMxmi8vuNlPgnUgmvw8APhaQdtGhWIMZ_DjwanoBGLrXy9GwSeltq05lMgmFBsf3jl8Dqr1QPz/s1600-h/summer01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXYTDNoizkKaNHaZHZHJd-UxzhplFxk64TyYxdldxl0kLzmASSiqaMob_cVBxRlQWb7iMxmi8vuNlPgnUgmvw8APhaQdtGhWIMZ_DjwanoBGLrXy9GwSeltq05lMgmFBsf3jl8Dqr1QPz/s320/summer01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208413913567153762" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the past, the D&R Canal has offered biking tours from various points and of various lengths of the canal. These guided tours offer park patrons a chance to learn about the history of the canal through focused discussion of natural resources and historical structures (mill houses, locktender houses, locks, etc.) at specific points along the canal. This summer, seasonal Maggie Charleroy is planning bike tours on selected weekends in July and August. In the past, the bike tours have varied in length, ranging from short 7 mile trips to longer 15 mile tours. The guided rides began at different points along the main canal and its feeder along the Delaware River including Blackwells Mills, Griggstown, Washington Crossing and Bulls Island. As planning continues, we are interested in knowing what <span style="font-style: italic;">you </span>think about the possibility of bike tours. What distance(s) would you like to see offered? What areas would you like to see included? Please post any comments or feedback (on past or future bike tours) that you may have! See you on the trails!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The list of bike rides is now posted on the D & R Canal State website. Check them out at: <a href="http://dandrcanal.com/programs.html">http://dandrcanal.com/programs.html</a>. Not only will you see the list of bike rides, but all the program offerings for July and August!<br /></div></div>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-91787637128124053012008-06-03T13:53:00.003-04:002008-12-09T05:14:33.510-05:00Did you know...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtirQ2f77DE8fBECa-y-PyS5ggP8BV83udZ5eiBUhWmFC7sOg0Kh9ba11taa9q0ZXtV_xvODb8Mdie8y_5ukBtU3H7QPpYE_rykzirevGSaOOArKpR_ctIubKBSqYBC-dSxaUnIRkbcwL/s1600-h/cholera-remedies.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdtirQ2f77DE8fBECa-y-PyS5ggP8BV83udZ5eiBUhWmFC7sOg0Kh9ba11taa9q0ZXtV_xvODb8Mdie8y_5ukBtU3H7QPpYE_rykzirevGSaOOArKpR_ctIubKBSqYBC-dSxaUnIRkbcwL/s400/cholera-remedies.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210325126701145522" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In the summer of 1832, an epidemic of asiatic cholera was responsible for the deaths of a considerable number of people in Princeton and the vicinity, including many laborers working on the Delaware and Raritan Canal.<br /><br />The disease is spread by infected water and contaminated food. In 1832 there was a widespread epidemic of cholera in Europe, which eventually came to the port of New York and soon spread to many other cities and towns in the United States. On August 15, 1832, the New York Evening Post reported that four laborers on the Delaware and Raritan Canal were found dead in one of the shanties along the line of excavations a few miles north of Trenton. The newspaper speculated that four laborers were attacked with cholera simultaneously and were able only to reach their beds, where they were later found in a state of putrefaction. The newspaper also related that no one wanted to go near the decomposed bodies for fear of catching the disease. Finally, some people were induced, by the offer of a large reward, to undertake the burial of the dead bodies, after which they burnt the shanty to the ground.<br /></div>D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063182736316794906.post-43613486655430364492008-06-03T12:02:00.005-04:002008-12-09T05:14:33.646-05:00New Blog!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5M4pjqvevZCVDUdCTJLi46tWbXH29o1ptYRLqL30Q6XI19pwUPIx_RPygKtEgtR9o1wJ4BWTWYa5e-fZNZp_qj0t_eGeYPG6EKWfzjcYx7vQEGxJnF0SkoXTwyD34TjlL8RKRmUdtaZwE/s1600-h/MuleTeam_BWM_72dpi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5M4pjqvevZCVDUdCTJLi46tWbXH29o1ptYRLqL30Q6XI19pwUPIx_RPygKtEgtR9o1wJ4BWTWYa5e-fZNZp_qj0t_eGeYPG6EKWfzjcYx7vQEGxJnF0SkoXTwyD34TjlL8RKRmUdtaZwE/s320/MuleTeam_BWM_72dpi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210326811085410482" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the new D&R Canal Blog, a place to learn about events, news, and happenings at the D&R Canal State Park. We hope this will be a forum not only for you to learn about the canal and park events, but also to discuss your experiences while visiting. Have you seen a unique species of bird along the towpath or perhaps beaver activity? Post a picture and a distinct description. Did you participate in a program or attend an event you particularly enjoyed or disliked? Write a comment to accompany the initial event posting. Make sure to check back frequently to learn about the canal and all canal happenings! We hope to see you on the trails!D&R Canalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183450597744212338noreply@blogger.com4