Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Back-To-Back Storms Took Heavy Toll On Delaware Water Gap NRA

It could take "years" to clean up Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in the wake of back-to-back storms that downed thousands of trees, closed trails, and possibly damaged historic structures in the park that straddles the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border, according to Deputy Superintendent Keith Farrar.

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By NPT Staff - March 28th, 2018 9:56am

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Exploring The Parks: Dingmans Falls At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Straddling the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a 70,000-acre swath of forests cut by a river, with tributaries flowing in throughout the parkscape. It offers a quick and easy escape from urban areas of the metropolitan New York-New Jersey, as well as from the Philadelphia area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2018 1:42pm

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It's Maple Syrup Time At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

The National Park Service and the Millbrook Village Society will present a maple sugaring demonstration at Millbrook Village in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2017 3:00am

Meeting Set To Discuss Historic Properties Management Plan For Delaware Water Gap NRA

Public input is being sought for a Historic Properties Management Plan at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area that hugs the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border and which contains approximately 600 historic buildings.

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By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2017 8:41am

Amphibians On The Move At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Beginning today, River Road in Middle Smithfield Township between the headquarters of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Hialeah Picnic Area will close to traffic to protect amphibians that might be crossing the road.

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By NPT Staff - February 25th, 2017 3:00am

President Obama's Public Lands Legacy

Obama administration officials tout that the president has protected nearly 550 million acres of public lands during his tenure, but observers say those numbers tell an uneven story of how President Obama has stewarded the environment, and add that the Democrat can accomplish much more before he leaves the White House.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 3rd, 2016 4:12pm

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"Whitman By Fire" To Be Presented At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

"Whitman By Fire," a theatrical production that brings Walt Whitman's poetry to life, will be performed at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in August.

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By NPT Staff - July 3rd, 2016 2:30am

Some Regulatory Changes At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John Donohue has made some changes to the NRA's regulations, ranging from hours of operation to whether you can dive into waterfalls. The answer to that diving question is a most definite "no." More changes are listed below.

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By NPT Staff - May 27th, 2016 2:30am

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More Than 700 "Resilient" Acres Added To Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

A major victory toward long-term protection of the Delaware River has been realized with the addition of three new properties to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, further expanding the world-class park.

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By NPT Staff - April 22nd, 2016 2:00am

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Time For Amphibian Migrations At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Spring is working its way through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and that means you might encounter some road closures in the coming weeks so amphibians can safely cross roads.

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By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2016 2:30am

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