The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river in the eastern United States. Much of the river has been designated as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System , and portions are units of the National Park System, because of the outstandingly remarkable natural, cultural, ecological, scenic, recreational, and other values which the Delaware River possesses. The Delaware River Sojourn is an annual event, begun in 1995, combining canoeing, camping, educational programs, historical interpretation and more.
Canoeists spend two or three days on each of the upper, middle, and lower sections of the River.
The Sojourn is held in June, American Rivers Month , to celebrate the diverse resources of the Delaware River. Join us in this floating celebration to show your support for the Delaware River and to partake of the resources provided by the communities of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The Delaware River Sojourn is sponsored by a partnership of organizations with support from area contributors to help you learn and appreciate more about this superb resource. This year's sojourn is expected to be an eight-day event on the river, preceded by a day of special activities on the Upper Delaware. Canoeists may spend two days each on the upper, middle, and lower sections of the Delaware River, and venture into the Delaware Estuary.