Greetings from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Stop to look at the waterfall.

Sincerely,
Chaikera

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Once touted as a scenic wonder of the world, the Delaware Water Gap is a mile-long stretch of the Middle Delaware River that slices through two mountains. The park includes the river and 67,000 pristine forested acres where visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing and water sports in one of the cleanest rivers in the country.

State(s): New Jersey Pennsylvania,

Established: 1965

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