Carry-In Kayak Access Site River Access Site With Ramp And Parking Marinas- Open To Public (fees may apply) Mapping by FisherWorks Consulting

110.9 Amico Island, NJ (Lat 40 02 09 Lon 74 59 06), beach 110.8 Linden Ave at Pleasant Hill Park, PA (Lat 40 02 27 112 Hawk Island, NJ (Lat 40 02 43 Lon 74 57 38), fuel (9 am to 6 pm), pump out, dock and ramp access (1/3 mile walk), parking, port-o-potties, picnic, shore fishing, Lon 74 59 31), surfaced ramp, parking, small dock, rest- (kayak accessible), restrooms, showers, picnic, ice, bait and tackle, boat parts & supplies, refreshments, closes at dusk, food at adjacent marinas, Mapquest dir to: Norman rooms, picnic, shore fishing, hrs 6 am-10 pm, convenience 856-461-1415. Ave and River Dr, Riverside Park, NJ 08075. store and bait shop nearby, MapQuest dir to: 9100 N Dela- (Lat 40 02 14 Lon 74 58 38), fuel, pump out, restaurant, ice, mechanic, shower, Andalusia ware Ave, Phila, PA 19136. 111 Riverside, NJ 112.5 107 Palmyra Cove Nature Park, NJ (Lat 40 00 33 Lon 75 02 609-461-1077. Mansion 31), beach access, parking, restrooms, water, picnic, shore fishing, 108 PFBC Tacony, PA (Lat 40 01 11, Lon 75 01 58), (Lat 40 01 50 Lon 74 58 44), fuel, pump out, restaurant, slips, dry hrs 9 am to 4 pm, driving dir: From Phila, cross Tacony Palmyra surfaced ramp, parking, port-o-potties, shore fishing, hrs 110.7 Dredge Harbor Boat Center, NJ stack, parts, service, boat sales, pool, recreation area, bathroom and showers, 856-461-1194. Bridge, take extreme left lane just past Toll Bldg for Souder St/Mar- 7 am-9 pm, closed Dec-Mar, driving dir: I-95 north to ket St exit, turn L, go two blocks to Temple Blvd, turn L, turn R to Toll Cottman Ave (Exit 30), R on State Rd, R on Bleigh St, R on 110.6 Clarks Landing, NJ (Lat 40 01 53 Lon 74 58 48), pump out, restaurant, 856-461-2700. Bldg parking lot, just before toll plaza. Cross parking lot behind Toll Milnor, L on Princeton to rd end, R to ramp. I-95 south to Bldg on the left, continue on narrow road under bridge to parking lot Exit 30, L on Bleigh, then see above. 100 Philly Marine Center, PA (Lat 39 57 18 Lon 75 08 21), fuel, pump out, restaurant, shower, laundry, of Ed center, beach launch in front of center. From NJ, take RT73 transient slips, 215-931-1000. 106 PFBC Frankford Arsenal, PA (Lat 40 00 26 Lon 75 to last traffic light before bridge, R on Souder St, follow above dir. 100.2 Mural 03 21), surfaced ramp, parking, small dock, port-of-potties, 99.7 Piers Marina, PA (Lat 39 57 02 Lon 75 08 26), fuel, transient slips, ice, restrooms, shower, laundry, 91.4 Fort Mifflin, PA (Lat 39 52 31 Lon 75 12 34), dock access shore fishing, hrs 5 am to 10 pm, Dec-Mar 8 am-5 pm, 215-351-4101. (call ahead; dock may be locked), parking, restrooms, drinking wa- MapQuest dir to: 5625 Tacony St, Phila, 19135. 99.5 Penn’s Landing, PA (Lat 39 56 38 Lon 75 08 26), dock to access Old City and Independence NP, ter, camping, rustic lodging, hrs Mar-Nov 10 am to 4 pm, Wed to (Lat 39 58 51 Lon 75 03 57), sur- transient dock; call one day ahead, 215-923-9129. Sun or by appt, (215-685-4167), MapQuest dir to: 1 Fort Mifflin Rd, 105 Pennsauken, NJ faced ramp, parking, dock, shore fishing, Mapquest dir to: Phila, PA 19153. 99 Wiggins Park, NJ (Lat 39 56 31 Lon 75 07 51), transient docking; see web site for daily fees over 7 River Rd and Derousse Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, then hrs and overnight fees, 856-541-7222. RiverLink Ferry available to Penn’s Landing. 91 RiverWinds Point, West Deptford Township, NJ (Lat 39 51 follow Derousse to ramp. 46 Lon 75 12 27), beach access, parking, adjacent to RiverWinds 95.1 William Hargrove on Big Timber Creek, NJ (Lat 39 52 26 Lon 75 07 16), fuel (9-5 weekdays, 8-6 (Lat 39 52 38 Lon 75 10 Community Center, Mapquest dir to: Grove Rd and RiverWinds 93 West Deptford Twp, NJ weekends), ramp with dock (kayak accessible), restrooms, ice, mechanic, shower, 856-931-4004. 47), surfaced ramp, parking $10, dock, port-o-potties, Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086, then follow RiverWinds Dr to launch shore fishing, hrs 6:00 am to 8:30 pm; gate closes at 8:45 95 West Creek, NJ (Lat 39 52 23 Lon 75 07 18), slips; no launch, restaurant close by, 609-744-7333. (bear right down narrow road at RiverWinds Community Center). pm or dusk, closed Dec-Mar, driving dir: from north, I-295 Private Boat Clubs - Amenities Open To Public (fees may apply) 7 Walnut Street Bridge on Schuylkill River, PA (Lat 39 57 Red Bank Ave (Exit 22), L on 2nd, R on Center St to ramp 15 Lon 75 10 46), dock access (yield to tour boat), roadway parking (from south, I-295 Red Bank Ave (Exit 22), L on Red Bank 107 Wissinoming Yacht Club, PA (Lat 40 00 43 Lon 75 02 58), fuel available, 215-331-4530. only, shore fishing, nearby food and lodging, MapQuest dir to: S Ave, L on 2nd, R on Center St. 25th St and Locust St, Phila, PA 19103, dock is accessed by foot 1 102 Farragut Sportsmen Association, NJ (Lat 39 57 26 Lon 75 06 03), transient docking, gas and pump block north of 25th and Locust. out may be available, 856-365–9772. 5 Bartram’s Garden on Schuylkill River, PA (Lat 39 56 01 95 Westville Power Boat Club on Big Timber Creek, NJ (Lat 39 51 54 Lon 75 07 15), visitor dock, Lon 75 12 29), dock access, parking, restrooms, shore fishing, refreshments and grilled snacks, 856-456-9479. hrs sunrise to sunset (gate is then locked), MapQuest dir to: Bar- tram’s Garden, 54th and Lindbergh Blvd, Phila, PA 19143. Or see http://www.bartramsgarden.org/information/directions.html

107 Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Tacony-Palmyra Bridge

Philadelphia Skyline from the Delaware River

Large vessel commercial traffic on the Delaware River

99.4 Adventure Aquarium

The Tidal Delaware River presents a host of SAFETY challenges for motor, sail and paddle craft: • Be alert for big, fast ships, especially in the shipping lane and anchorages. • Ships and the tugboats accompanying them generate large wakes. • Be aware of the changing tide. The river reverses its flow direction four times daily. • Kayakers on the tidal Delaware should be experienced. Open canoes without flotation are not recommended. • Do not boat alone. Be sure to be visible to other boaters, and be aware of what is around you (including behind you). • Look out for floating debris, especially after heavy rain. • Much of the river is urbanized with ports and industry. River walls and piers may present obstacles. 94 Philadelphia sports complex • Be prepared for adverse weather such as wind, rain and cold. • Homeland security is an issue around bridges, ports, pipelines and other facilities. Keep clear of security risk areas, and be prepared to communicate with Coast Guard, marine police and other security personnel. 99 Battleship USS New Jersey Museum

PFBC, www.fishandboat.com

DCNR, www.dcnr.state.pa.us

DEP, www.depweb.state.pa.us

PA Environmental Council, www.pecpa.org

Tidal Delaware River Water Trail- www.tidaltrail.org Stewardship 99.3 Walt Whitman House, once owned by the famed poet, is now a National Historic Landmark and a museum to Whitman’s life, Help care for the land, water and cultural resources along the Tidal Delaware River 856-964-5383. Tidal Delaware River Water Trail by respecting wildlife, nature and other people. “Leave No Trace,” a national outdoor ethics 99.1 Susquehanna Bank Center & Wiggins Park attract music program, provides some guidelines to minimize your impact. For lovers. Concert goers flock to the Center’s outdoor amphitheater. Water Trail more information about “Leave No Trace” outdoor ethics, visit Visit www.livenation.com. A smaller venue, Wiggins Park offers free www.Lnt.org. concerts and other activities along the waterfront promenade. Visit Leave no trace for camping and day use: www.ccparks.com. Philadelphia Section 1. Plan and prepare. 2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces. 99 USS New Jersey, America’s most decorated battleship, serves River Miles 113-90 3. Dispose of waste properly. as a museum offering tours of the ship and overnight stays. Visit 4. Leave what you find. www.battleshipnewjersey.org. 5. Minimize campfires.

T 6. Respect wildlife. 98.8 Gloria Dei (Old Swedes Church) is PA’s oldest church, R ID 7. Be considerate of other visitors. built by the Swedes. It was among the first to bring Christianity to E Africans and Native Americans. Visit www.nps.gov/glde/. AL IV Map & Guide D R Wildlife Along The River ELAWARE 97.7 SS United States became the fastest passenger ship ever www.tidaltrail.org Aquatic, wetland and upland areas in and along the Delaware built and the largest built in the U.S., upon her maiden voyage in Estuary provide a rich variety of habitats for invertebrates, fish, 1952. Boat tours are not available, but it is visible from the river. birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Freshwater tidal marshes www.ss-united-states.com. located in the water trail area provide important feeding areas for migratory birds, especially red-winged blackbirds; waterfowl such as 94 Sports Complex features Citizens Bank Park (Phillies), Lincoln Water trails are recreational waterways on a lake, river or ocean between specific points, pintails, black ducks, mallards and blue-winged teal; and wading Financial Field (Eagles) and the Wachovia Complex (Flyers and Sixers, containing access points and day-use and/or camping sites for the boating public. Water trails birds. Freshwater wetlands also provide migration, spawning and and other events). The sports complexes are visible from the river but nursery areas for anadromous fish such as shortnose sturgeon, not accessible by river. emphasize low-impact use and promote resources stewardship. Explore this unique Pennsyl- American shad and American eel. 92 Red Bank Battlefield is the site of a Revolutionary War battle vania water trail. This three-map set focuses on the river from Trenton to Marcus Hook. Private land won by American troops. Troops wounded during battle were brought to the Whitall House, a field hospital. Call ahead to inquire about Much of the shoreline along the tidal Delaware is urbanized and access from the river. Visit www.nj.searchroots.com/Gloucesterco/ privately owned. Plan and make stops on shorelines open to the redbank.html. For your safety and enjoyment: public. Respect the privacy and rights of landowners by obtaining permission before entering any privately owned land. Avoid loud 91.3 Fort Mifflin is “the fort that saved America.” Although • Always wear a life jacket. behavior and making loud noises. Remember that sound carries the American Army was defeated here during the Revolutionary War, across water much more clearly than on land. Share the same the battle gave Washington’s troops time to make camp in Valley • Obtain proper instruction in boating skills. courtesy that you would want others to provide. A friendly wave or Forge. The fort contains 14 restored historic structures, barracks and • Know fishing and boating regulations. quiet greeting is always welcome. officers’ quarters. Call ahead 215-685-4167 to arrange access from the river. Visit www.fortmifflin.us. • Be prepared for river hazards. Acknowledgements See Philadelphia-to-Marcus Hook section for description of the • Carry proper equipment. Schuylkill River points of interest.

FOR MORE INFORMATION The Tidal Delaware River Water Trail project was created as a Recreational Information partnership among the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation web possible when moving through this area. Also, watch out for ferry Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Pennsylvania Department of The Tidal Delaware River Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and many others. This site at www.gophila.com showcases things to see and do for boaters and tour boat activity near Penn’s Landing and Bristol . Steer and others in the multi-county region. The tidal Delaware River flows over the fall line between the clear of utilities and other structures such as pipelines. project was financed by grants from DCNR and from the Pennsylvania Piedmont Plateau and the Coastal Plain as it passes between the Department of Environmental Protection’s Coastal Zone Manage- Visit South Jersey web site at www.visitsouthjersey.com/index. cities of Trenton, New Jersey and Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Here Fishing Opportunities ment Program. asp to learn more about what to see along the tidal Delaware. the river meets a tidal surge that rises and falls over the next 130 or The Outdoor Club of South Jersey is the largest outdoor club in more miles before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The Delaware Springtime fishing in the Delaware River around Philadelphia Along The Way NJ and provides an active schedule of safe, organized paddling trips. deepens and widens as it crosses the flat, sandy reaches of the Coastal includes action for striped bass and channel catfish. The anadromous See www.ocsj.org for activity schedules. Plain, allowing for the passage of larger ocean-going vessels. striped bass makes an appearance in the river based on water Points of interest are listed on the map with this icon and their Shipping and trade routes existing since the early days of American temperature and available prey. The striped bass usually show up 99 corresponding river mile. Check National Canoe Safety Patrol for on-water safety training, history support vibrant port and industrial centers. Colonial-era in significant numbers in late March or early April to spawn. The and to learn safe, effective paddling techniques. The patrol also Andalusia mansion features Greek Revival architecture town centers such as Bordentown, Bristol and Philadelphia continue type of water areas that the striped bass prefer for spawning include 112.5 performs river rescues and assists. See www.ncspldc.org. and was home to the nation’s most powerful early 19th-century strong current, rocky shorelines or hard-packed gravel or sand. The to thrive into the 21st century, and offer opportunities to experience banker, Nicholas Biddle. The house contains American and European The Philadelphia Canoe Club has been in existence since best time to catch stripers is during an incoming or outgoing tide. history and culture. Revolutionary War battlefields including Fort furnishings once owned by Biddle, while the grounds include graperies 1905, and is a dedicated group of canoeists and kayakers. See Striped bass in the Delaware range from about 7 inches to about Mifflin and Red Bank hug the river banks. Near the river’s edge are and a modern rose garden. Visit www.andalusiahousemuseum.org. www.philacanoe.org. the mansions and estates of famous Americans such as William Penn 42 inches. The Delaware River Yachtsmen’s League works to promote true and Walt Whitman. Throughout the summer and into the fall, the fishing is good is a turn-of-the-century Italianate house that 111 Glen Foerd Yachtsmanship on the Delaware River, and surrounding territory. See The industrial and residential water pollution that plagued the for channel catfish, white catfish and even some carp fishing. In served as a country home for wealthy Philadelphians. Buildings http://www.dryl.org. tidal Delaware in the past century has been steadily ameliorated by late May through September there are opportunities to catch both on the grounds include the mansion, rebuilt boathouse and 100- an engaged citizenry empowered by the Clean Water Act. This Act yellow and white perch. The white perch are more plentiful than the year-old carriage house. The lush grounds also feature a variety of is allowing the river towns and boroughs to turn the river back into yellow perch. Fishing for largemouth bass can be excellent in the Schuylkill River Water Trail Map guides paddlers along the non-tidal flowers, shrubs and trees, including 300-year-old white oaks. Visit portion of the Schuylkill River. Visit www.schuylkillriver.org/ a “front yard” for public recreational uses such as boating, fishing, shallow areas between the piers where the river meets the hustle and www.glnefoerd.org. birding, walking trails and other eco-tourism and heritage activities. bustle of Center City. At the mouth of the Schuylkill River, you’ll find Paddling.aspx for maps. anglers targeting smallmouth bass. Waterfront stadiums, aquariums, entertainment amphitheatres, 108 Disston & Sons Complex is a former saw factory. For more Kayak Rentals museums, restaurants and more can be found in the larger cities than 100 years, Henry Disston & Sons was America’s leading saw such as Trenton, Camden and Philadelphia. Boating And Paddling Safety Tips maker. Visible on the shoreline at Unruh Street are old grindstones Schuylkill River Development Corporation offers kayak tours Many ecological resources are found along the river. Wetlands by Hidden River Outfitters, www.hiddenriveroutfitters.com and • Wear your life jacket. Some 80 percent of all recreational boating used in the manufacture of Disston saws. and forested riparian edges offer important fish and wildlife habitat, Schuylkill Banks River Tours, www.schuylkillbanks.org. presented fatalities happen to people who are not wearing a life jacket. including food and shelter for anadromous fish, waterfowl and wading Palmyra Cove Nature Park encompasses 250 acres of by SCA Americas, on the lower Schuylkill River in Center City. • Expect to get wet. Even the best paddlers sometimes capsize or 107 ecological treasures including woodlands, wetlands, a tidal cove and Tours run May-November. Advance reservations required. Call birds. As fish return in greater numbers, there are opportunities swamp their boats. Bring extra clothing in a waterproof bag. river shoreline. More than 250 bird species have been observed there. 1-888-Riv-Phil. to catch striped bass, smallmouth bass, American shad, catfish and • Be prepared to swim. If the water looks too hazardous to swim in, The Environmental Discovery Center includes interactive displays and white perch. don’t go boating. educational workshops. Visit www.palmyracove.org. • If you capsize, hold on to your boat, unless it presents a life- In case of emergency Floating The River threatening situation. If floating in current, position yourself on 105 Griffith MorganH ouse is a Pennsauken museum dedicated For distress calls, contact captain of the Port Delaware Bay, commanding The tidal Delaware is a working river, with a buoy-lined shipping the upstream side of the capsized boat. to the local community’s history including artifacts from the last officer of the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay: lane and anchorages plied by muscular tugboats that tow container • Scout ahead whenever possible. Know the river. Avoid surprises. 300 years, fossils and items from the Lenni-Lenape culture. Visit • Marine radios are recommended. Use VHF channel 16 for • Be prepared for the weather. Get a forecast before you go. ships full of produce, raw materials and manufactured goods. But http://historiccamdencounty.com/gm3.shtml. distress calls. recreational powerboaters and sailboaters have a long-established Sudden winds and rain can turn a pleasant trip into a risky, un- • If you need to use a cell phone, call 215-271-4940 for the search presence on the river, including a well-developed network of pleasant venture. 104 Richmond Power Station was built by the Philadelphia and rescue controller, 24 hours per day. • Wear wading shoes or tennis shoes with wool, polypropylene, pile boat clubs, marinas and boat access ramps. The Delaware River Electric Power Company in the early 20th century. It once housed Other emergency contacts include Marine Police: Yachtsmen’s League includes 29 boat, yacht, sailing and canoe clubs or neoprene socks. the world’s largest Westinghouse turbo-generator. The plant is • Never take your boat over a low-head dam. • NJ Marine Police, 609-387-1986. as member organizations. Private marinas offer boating berths, fuel, now closed. • Philadelphia Marine Police, 215-685-1766. pumpout facilities and other services. • Portage (carry) your boat around any waterway section about which you feel uncertain. • Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental The tidal Delaware River presents a host of safety challenges for 102 Ore Pier at Port Richmond Rail Yards is a last vestige of Control, 302-739-9913. motor, sail and paddling craft. Large commercial boats traverse the • Never boat alone. Boating safety increases with numbers. the once-great Richmond Coal Wharves. Extending 875 feet into the shipping lane that runs the length of the tidal river (lane marked by • Keep painter lines (ropes tied to the bow) and any other ropes river, Pier 18 carries two railroad tracks and was used for loading coal Calling 911 on the river coiled and secure. green and red buoys). These ships can be fast-moving and cannot and ore. The now-defunct Wharves encompass a mile of shoreline and Calling 911 on the river works, but the use of a cell phone from a boat • Never tie a rope to yourself or to another boater, especially stop or slow down easily. In addition to avoiding ships, recreational 12 abandoned piers. has many disadvantages including: a child. boaters need to be alert for the large wakes generated by ships. • Frequently misdirected to police or fire departments, which may • If you collide with an obstruction in a kayak, lean toward it. This Kayakers can paddle the main-stem tidal Delaware, but a high level 101 Delaware Power Station was built by the Philadelphia delay any water rescue response. will usually prevent capsizing or flooding the boat. Electric Company in 1920 to avert a predicted power shortage. Its • Area geography may limit or block a cell phone signal, making the of expertise is required to negotiate wakes, including those churned • File a float plan with a reliable person, indicating where you are by maneuvering tugboats. In addition to large ships and wakes, last turbine units were silenced in 2004. cell phone unusable. going and when you will return. Remember to contact the person • Caller’s location cannot be determined using radio direction finders. boaters must contend with river hazards such as tides and currents, when you have returned safely. boat traffic both large and small, floating debris, river walls, piers 100.2 Flag Mural, one of Philadelphia’s famous murals, is the • A cellular call cannot be monitored by other boaters. and bridge abutments. only one visible from the Delaware River. Painted after the tragic • It may not be possible for the caller to be contacted by rescue Pennsylvania Boating Regulations events of September 11, 2001, the flag is 2,881 square feet, about boats or aircraft. The tidal surge up the Delaware River is so powerful that the one square foot for each World Trade Center victim. For these reasons, use of marine radio VHF channel 16 for distress river changes direction four times daily. Boaters, particularly those • One wearable, Coast Guard-approved life jacket (personal flotation divice calls is recommended. in human-powered craft, must consider the changing tides. Boaters Campbell’s Field houses the Camden Riversharks baseball PFD) in serviceable condition and 100 Other important contacts: should carefully review daily tide change forecasts for specific river team, with views of the Philadelphia skyline and Ben Franklin Bridge. of the appropriate size is required • Coast Guard at www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/d5/default.htm (for sections they plan to traverse. Paddlers should plan their one-way or www.riversharks.com. roundtrip excursions so they paddle with the tide the entire length for each person in your boat. If navigation notices). your boat is 16 feet or longer, one • For boater safety classes, contact 1-800-336-2628 of their trip. Paddlers need a high level of caution, planning and Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center and Rutgers-Camden throwable device (seat cushion 99.8 or www.5nr.org (click on boating safety courses). Center for the Arts (separate buildings) feature performing and visual experience to be sure that the tidal current is traveling with them or ring buoy) is required. Canoes • Burlington County Bridge Commission, 856-829-3002. arts, and showcase a range of artists and performers of international from start to finish. Before you get on the river, make sure you and kayaks, regardless of length, prominence and local celebrity. Visit www.waltwhitmancenter.org Camping on the river have clearly identified rest stops and emergency bailout locations are not required to carry a throw- along the way. and www.rutgerscamdenarts.org Fort Mifflin at river mile 91.3: Camping and rustic lodging in old able device. barracks, 215-685-4167. Boaters negotiating powerful tides and currents may also face • Life jackets must be worn by all stiff headwinds that can both tire and chill. Small boats and 99.6 Independence Mall historical area houses the Liberty Bell, children 12 years old and younger Independence Hall, Independence Visitors Center and the National paddlers crossing the river should know where the shipping lanes on all boats 20 feet or less in length while under way, and on all are located. They should monitor ship traffic to be sure the lane Constitution Center, the only museum dedicated solely to our nation’s canoes and kayaks. Others are strongly encouraged to wear a life guiding document. Visit www. constitutioncenter.org. is clear, and cross directly and expeditiously. Be sure to be visible. jacket at all times on the water. Boaters should stay out of the river during a big rain or thaw that • All boats must display an anchor light (a white light visible for The Liberty Bell most famously chimed to announce the first public raises water volumes and increases the amount of river debris such 360º) when at anchor between sunset and sunrise. Boats can use a reading of the Declaration of Independence. It was named the Liberty as logs and ice. Water quality may also be poor or even hazardous lantern or clip-on battery-powered unit to meet this requirement. Bell by groups trying to abolish slavery. near combined stormwater-sewer overflow discharge points (large • All powered boats must show running lights between sunset and sewer pipes) after rainstorms. sunrise. Between sunset and sunrise, unpowered boats must carry Independence Hall is where the Declaration of Independence Additional Coast Guard regulations restrict boaters from operating a white light (visible for 360º), installed or portable, ready to be was adopted and U.S. Constitution was drafted. It features George within prescribed distances from certain vessels. Maintain at least displayed in time to avoid a collision. Washington’s original “rising sun” chair, used as he presided over the 500 yards distance from larger vessels, and get permission to come • All motorboats are required to carry a sound-producing mechanical Constitutional Convention. Visit www.nps.gov/inde/. within 100 yards of naval vessels and escorted ships. In addition, device audible for a half-mile. Athletic whistles meet this boating is restricted on certain river sections during events such requirement. 99.5 Penn’s Landing, where William Penn first touched ground, as fireworks displays, regattas and specific work projects. Boaters • All motorboats must be registered, regardless of where quickly became a hub of maritime activity. Today the riverfront are encouraged to carry marine radios and monitor VHF channel 16. they launch. park features historic ships such as the Gazela, USS Becuna, and Emergency telephone contact numbers are listed under the “In case • Unpowered boats using Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission USS Olympia; The Great Plaza Amphitheater overlooking the river; of Emergency” section. access areas must either be registered OR display a valid launch Independence Seaport Museum; World Sculpture Garden; Veterans Do not anchor in the shipping lane, at designated large ship permit. Launch permits can be purchased on the web at Memorial Park; Moshulu Ship Restaurant; Chart House Restaurant; and anchorages or under bridges. Other places to avoid include active www.fishandboat.com Click on “Permits & Forms” and then “Boat the Hyatt Regency Towers. Visit www.pennslandingcorp.com. port, industrial and pipeline facilities. It is recommended that you Registration.” maintain a 25- to 50-foot distance from such areas, and do not • Operating watercraft, including kayaks, and rafts, under the 99.4 A dventure Aquarium & Camden Children’s Garden are tie on to private piers. The area between the Walt Whitman and influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. The law is strongly family attractions. Enter the realm of fish, birds and mammals from Ben Franklin bridges has particularly heavy ship traffic, anchorages, enforced for user safety. For further information on boating around the world at the aquarium. Visit www.adventureaquarium. terminals and piers, and along this stretch the shipping lane is regulations, contact the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission at org. Then, explore the children’s garden next door. Visit www. not marked. Stay alert and aware and stay in the shallowest water www.fishandboat.com camdenchildrensgarden.org.