BUSHKILL, PA — The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWG) was awarded $20,625 from the 2016 Active Trails grant program. The grant will be used to conduct the “Active Adventures: Find your Path to Wellness” program in 2016. The program will be carried out by the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry.

The DWG is one of 25 national parks selected to receive a 2016 Active Trails Grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. Now in its eighth year, the Active Trails program supports healthy living by getting people out and active in national parks through projects promoting recreation and exercise. Since 2008, the National Park Foundation has granted more than $3.35 million through its Active Trails program. As of early 2015, Active Trails has engaged more than 12,000 volunteers and 740 project partners.

Through this grant, PEEC will partner with expert teachers in Tai Chi, yoga, meditation and mindfulness to teach introductory programs and bring active lifestyle programs to the Park.