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The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area (LHV) is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Based in Scranton, the heritage area encompasses the watershed of the Lackawanna River in Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Luzerne counties. Lackawanna Heritage Valley Map. In 1991, the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority was established and it became the first State Heritage Park in Pennsylvania.

Outdoor Adventure Train Excursion – June 18th, 2022

Join Lackawanna Heritage Valley and our friends from the Steamtown National Historic Site as we ride both the rails and the trails this Father’s Day weekend for our inaugural Outdoor Adventure Train Excursion! We’ll take a scenic, summer ride along the rails of the former Delaware & Hudson RR for an outdoor afternoon adventure along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail that you won’t want to miss! Choose between hiking or biking excursions for an extra special day in the Lackawanna Valley!

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