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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Lightscape: The Night Sky
 
Full moon in a cloudy sky, over a ridge
Moonrise over Walpack Ridge seen from Headquarters in Bushkill PA.

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Image of the week's night sky and Weekly Night Sky Information from McDonald Observatory at the University of Texas.
 
La observación de los cielos
Universo Online y Avisos semanales para mirar las estrellas (en español) de Universo Online/U.S. Naval Observatory.

 
A view of Earth from outer space
Activity Booklet:
Jr. Space Ranger
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Sketch of a hand being scratched by the claws of a bear  

Did You Know?
... that Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is home to hundreds of black bears. The bears are usually peaceful, but they are still large, wild animals that can maul a person. Don't approach or annoy bears! Don't let your dog chase a mother bear or her cubs! NEVER FEED A BEAR!
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Last Updated: November 02, 2007 at 13:54 EST