What a Year for Lackawaxen River Trails!

4 boat launches! We have 4 new boat launches on the Lackawaxen River thanks to significant community support, many funders and grantmakers, partnership with local government, and lots and lots of collaboration. What a journey we celebrate, and it has only just begun! On October 20th we officially opened the Indian Orchard river access on

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Lackawaxen River Sojourn on for 2025

The Lackawaxen River Sojourn is the first step in an effort to host annual events using the new river accesses between Honesdale and Hawley with a fourth river access planned for late 2025 in Indian Orchard (Texas Township) between Honesdale and White Mills. Please email [email protected]

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Sycamore Point Park Dedicated in Honesdale

Sycamore Point Park Completed! For the second year in a row, a public river access on the Lackawaxen has been created October 18, 2024 – The nearly decade-long effort to develop the riverfront in Honesdale at the confluence of Dyberry Creek and the Lackawaxen River was realized this fall. The county-owned park and river access

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Introducing: White Mills River Access Park

White Mills River Access Park is Here! Large crowd of supporters & dignitaries on hand for ribbon cutting celebration October 27, 2023 – On a warm, sunny late-October morning, dozens of state and local trailblazers helped cut the ribbon on White Mills River Access Park. The new river access including a concrete precast boat ramp,

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Get Ready to Get Going in 2023

Happy New Year, Trail Fans! An update on where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. January 4, 2023 – We hope you have noticed our billboards scattered around Wayne and Pike counties. The message applies to both projects and people. First, we are really ready to get going on construction

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Lackawaxen River Trails Receives Two Awards for 2022

Two Organizations Recognize Efforts, Success of Lackawaxen River Trails October 5, 2022 – It is with great pride that the Lackawaxen River Trails accepts not one, but two awards for 2022 from organizations that support the region through heritage and environmental protection. In September, the PA Route 6 Alliance awarded the Lackawaxen River Trails with its Heritage

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New Poster Features Lackawaxen River Inhabitants

River-inspired Art Supports Trail Development Efforts July 5, 2022 – Artwork featuring birds, frogs, insects, a turtle, riparian vegetation and more is now available to adorn your wall at home, office or place of business to support Lackawaxen River Trails. The new poster is designed by  Honesdale-based artist Jeff George who is widely known for

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Funding Secured for 4th River Access

Additional Funding Secured for a 4th Lackawaxen River Access PA Fish & Boat Commission Announces roughly $250,000 for Indian Orchard site May 12, 2022 – Lackawaxen River Trails is proud to announce that the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) has awarded Wayne County nearly $250,000 to construct a fourth river access between Honesdale and

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Critical Funding Awarded

Critical Funding Awarded for Lackawaxen River Accesses Two locations could see construction in 2022 thanks to state funding January 3, 2022 – With the new year will come new, major improvements at two river accesses in Wayne County, all part of a larger effort to develop a river trail system connecting Honesdale, White Mills and

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Adventure Auction

What? An Adventure Auction to benefit Lackawaxen River Trails When? The auction opens at noon, November 18th. Closes at 9 pm, November 21st.  How? To register as a bidder, simply click on the link below and you’ll be ready to go. https://www.biddingowl.com/lackawaxenrivertrails On Facebook, follow Lackawaxen River Trails, the auction link will be posted on our page.

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