The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association recently designated the D & L Trail in Carbon, Luzerne, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties as a Great Greenway/Trail through its Great Places in Pennsylvania Program.

The program, which was launched in 2014, recognizes unique and memorable places throughout Pennsylvania.Great Places have a sustainable vision for the future and serve as a model for other communities.A Great Greenway/Trail is linear parcel of land or right of way set aside to preserve/protect open space, scenic landscapes, historical resources, natural resources and plant/animal habitats.It is easily accessible, serves to connect people and places, is used by people of all ages, is an economic generator for communities, and is often a focal point for social events and festivals that bring people together.