The 12th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn sponsored by the Wildlands Conservancy will be held from June 20 to June 25.

This five-day trip stretches from the rapids of Upper Lehigh Gorge and will end at Hugh Moore Park, Easton. The trip includes whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. Participants have the option of registering for one or multiple days. Proceeds benefit Wildlands Conservancy.

Registration fees include camp site, shuttle service, catered meals, educational programs and entertainment. Registration costs for the trip: Members of Wildlands Conservancy – Day 1 (rafting) - $85, Days 2 & 3 - $55/day, Day 4 & 5 - $50/day; Non-members – Day 1 (rafting) - $95; Days 2 & 3 - $65/day, Day 4 & 5 - $60/day. Canoe, paddles and Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) are available for rent through Wildlands Conservancy for $12 per person/per day. Sojourners provide their own camping equipment. Pre-registration is required.

The Safety crew is supervised by Northeast PA Kayaking School and is comprised of members from the Lehigh Valley Canoe Club and National Canoe Safety Patrol. Rafts and safety guides are provided by Pocono Whitewater Adventures on Day 1 of the trip.

The Lehigh was the 2007 River of the Year in Pennsylvania.

For more information, contact Elizabeth McKinney, Development Manager, at 610-965-4397 ext. 26 or visit Lehigh River Sojourn webpage.

3/21/2008