Do I need to register for anything else to use the rental?

Yes. This MMY paddleboard rental is an add-on; every participant must also register through the Wildlands Conservancy or the Delaware & Lehigh Sojourn page.

What age can participate with a rental board?

The minimum age for this rental option is 12; younger paddlers should check Wildlands event details for age-specific rules.

How long is the paddle and what's the difficulty?

The section is approximately seven miles and typically takes 3–4 hours; it’s beginner-friendly but requires sustained paddling and basic balance.

Yes. Breakfast and lunch are provided by Roasted and St. Luke’s Health Network as part of the Sojourn event programming.

What is the cancellation or refund policy?

Cancellation and refund policies are set by the Wildlands Conservancy event page; check their Sojourn listing for current terms.

Paddle the Lehigh River Sojourn: 7-Mile Board Rental & River Cleanup (2026) | SUP | Water Activities

Q: Is gear included with the rental ticket?

Yes. The MMY add-on includes a paddleboard, life jacket, and paddle delivered to the launch point; staff will fit life jackets before launch.

The Lehigh River Sojourn 2026 Paddleboard Rental Add-On launches from the Route 33 Boat Launch in TATAMY Borough, Pennsylvania, offering a guided seven‑mile paddle through the Lehigh Valley between Bethlehem and Easton. This add-on ticket gives you a paddleboard, life jacket, and paddle delivered to the launch point and pairs easy, flat-water strokes with skyline views of the Steel Stacks, braided islands, and riverside habitat. Paddlers meet at 8:45 a.m., start a comfortable downstream rhythm, and typically finish in three to four hours while stopping for a short cleanup near the river’s lower reaches. The experience is structured around community stewardship: morning yoga with Miss Melanie, watershed outreach from Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards, and complimentary breakfast and lunch provided by Roasted and St. Luke’s Health Network. You’ll paddle past the hulking red-brick profile of Bethlehem Steel’s Steel Stacks and through urban green corridors where herons, kingfishers, and mink slip away into willow-lined shoals. Because this is an official add-on, every participant must also register with the Wildlands Conservancy or the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor’s Sojourn page; the rental ticket covers only the gear. Groups are capped at twenty for the MMY rental option, and Miss Melanie’s team delivers gear to the Rte. 33 access so you start on the water instead of hauling boards upriver. Bring quick-dry layers, sun protection, and a sturdy water bottle; the organizers provide life jackets but double-check fit before launch. Photographers should favor low-angle shots near islands for reflections, and early light on the Steel Stacks turns the brickwork into dramatic texture. Expect wildlife sightings—great blue herons, kingfishers, turtles—and occasional barges that remind paddlers this corridor carries both recreation and industry. The route’s islands and shoals are composed of alluvial deposits and urban riparian plantings that shelter nesting birds and provide natural pickup sites during the scheduled cleanup. After the paddle, free overnight camping and entertainment at the Walnutport Canal Association create a festival atmosphere that stretches stewardship into social connection. This is a singular way to experience the Lehigh—active, practical, and civic-minded—where you leave the river cleaner than you found it and return with a clearer sense of place. Beginner paddlers with basic balance can handle the distance if they pace themselves; bring snacks and hydrate between checkpoints to maintain energy. The organizers emphasize safety and conservation education throughout the float, so pay attention during the watershed briefings to learn how local volunteers and agencies keep the Lehigh navigable and healthy. Whether you reserve a board through MMY or join as a paddler through Wildlands, this section of the Sojourn delivers easy mileage, urban-industrial scenery, and a tangible chance to contribute to a river worth protecting. Bring curiosity and respect.

About Miss Melanie Yoga

Miss Melanie Yoga is a Clinton, New Jersey-based paddleboarding and wellness provider specializing in stand up paddle board (SUP) experiences that blend mindful movement, guided instruction, and community events. The business offers guided paddle tours, SUP yoga classes, flotation sound baths, meditation and movement sessions, seasonal themed paddles, rental services, and paddle-and-hike outings across nearby waterways including Spruce Run Reservoir, Lake Nockamixon, and the Lehigh River.

Sessions are tailored for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, with complimentary lessons included in rental bookings and guided events. SUP Yoga classes combine a short paddle with anchored yoga flows, while Full Moon and sound bath events add immersive sound healing and guided relaxation while floating. Social paddles and holiday-themed outings such as Halloween costume paddles emphasize community connection, family-friendly fun, and volunteer-friendly cleanups.

Equipment rental includes board and basic gear so participants can explore at their own pace. Group experiences range from 90-minute social paddles to two-hour sound baths, and many events provide clear location details like Haycock Boat Launch, Spruce Run, and Lehigh River Rte. 33 boat launch.

Miss Melanie Yoga builds credibility through consistent local offerings in Hunterdon County and neighboring Bucks County waterways, led by experienced instructors and guest practitioners. The business emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and accessible wellness, making paddleboard-based yoga and sound healing approachable for individuals, families, and small groups seeking outdoor recreation and restorative experiences. Events typically note required items such as headlamps, layered clothing, and permission for dogs and children when allowed by site rules and safety.