Where the Two Rivers Meet

Where the Rivers Join.

This is the end of my original goal for this blog. I have taken the journey along the Lehigh River, from Francis E. Walter Dam all the way to the city of Easton. Here the Lehigh meets the Delaware our countries longest river without man made obstruction. The area offers much of the same as many of the sites along my journey, but has some new features.
       One of the new features here is the fish ladder, pictured below. It allows migratory fish access to the Lehigh, blocked by the dam. Two viewing windows allow you to try to get a glimpse of a passing shad or if you are lucky enough a lamprey. I have only ever seen suckers, but I have heard that the others do pass through. When this was first installed it was a very nice structure. Sadly with vandalism and weathering, the viewing windows are not in the best state. I think they are still neat though.
       Easton has boat launches on both rivers. The Lehigh in this area is flat water, due to the dam, and can be navigated even by the beginner. The Delaware is a little bit rougher and I would suggest that if you are just a beginner, with any type of watercraft, you do not start here. With the dam, like any on the Lehigh, there is a caution for all boaters. Read the signs and listen to them, you don't want to find yourself going over one even if you are the most experienced kayaker in the world.
       Like I have cautioned about sites around Allentown, Easton has crime. Lock doors and be cautious if you are by yourself. A major caution for this area especially along the Delaware. Watch your step, needles can be found on the bank and I have paddle by individuals shooting up on shore. Both drug users and homeless can be found in this area so stay on the main D & L path and do not deviate unless with others. Mostly just use common sense people. 

Delaware Canal.

Fish Ladder.

Fish Ladder.

Viewing Windows.