About Us - History

In 1933 the National Portland Cement Company purchased about 300 acres from several farms near Nazareth, Pa.

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By 1935 the company had completed construction of a cement plant and began mining the adjacent limestone for use in cement manufacturing. Soon after the mining started, the quarry began to flood, and it became necessary to pump water out to keep the quarry operating.

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When mining operations were stopped during WWII, the water rose again. When the company was ready to resume mining after the war, the quarry was completely flooded and had to be pumped dry.

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The quarry continued supplying limestone until the 1970s when National Portland Cement went out of business.
When operations ended and the pumps were shut off, the quarry, now as deep as 100 feet in some areas, flooded again, becoming a 50-acre lake.

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In 1980, the property was purchased and converted into one of the largest fresh-water scuba diving facilities in the country. Dutch Springs is spring fed from an underground aquifer that seeps through the limestone, filtering it to provide 20 to 30-foot visibility — which makes it ideal for scuba diving.

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In 2006 Dutch Springs announced their newest addition, the new division named NorthStar Adventure. The new division specializes in experiential education and facilitated teamwork programs. In February 2006 the Sky Challenge, half rock wall and half ropes course was completed.

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In May 2006 NorthStar Adventure added a 10 element low ropes course, the tools necessary in order for groups to accomplish their goals.

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In the winter of 2007 NorthStar Adventure added a new program geared towards girl scouts and welcomed on board Kari Hunyadi and her 3 dogs used in educational demonstrations for Dog Sledding.

In the summer of 2007 NorthStar Adventure added another rock wall. The new rock wall was constructed solely for our expanding and highly regarded Climbing Merit Badge with the Boy Scouts and our High Adventure Badge with the Girl Scouts.

Today, NorthStar Adventure is the greatest choice in the Lehigh Valley to help clients to become more empowered and motivated.

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4733 Hanoverville Rd Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-759-2270
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