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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Scenic & Alternate Routes to the Park

Getting there is half the fun...

Though it is one of the larger national parks in the eastern United. States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area encompasses less than 20% of the length of the Delaware River and its valley, and only about 2% of the length of the Appalachian Mountains. In terms of history, nature, and recreation, the park is only part of the picture.

If you are planning an extended visit to this area, consider taking the "scenic route" to or from the park. It's more than scenery-- it's heritage, recreation, and the outdoors. It can take more time, but it is time well spent.

Information links on these pages will lead to state tourist agencies, state and county parks and historic sites, and other non-profit sites related to the cultural and natural history of the Delaware River Valley and this park.

National Parks along the Delaware River

 

PENNSYLVANIA STATE
Tourism | State Parks | Scenic Areas
Order a PA State map on line
PA state map and information by phone: (800) VISITPA
Is Pennsylvania Dutch Country Nearby?

PA Historic Sites (Warning: if you link to "PA Historic Sites" you might NOT be able to return to this site by selecting "Back")

NEW JERSEY STATE
 Tourism | State Parks | Historic Sites
Download New Jersey maps
NJ state map and information by phone: (800) VISITNJ

NEW YORK STATE
Tourism | State Parks | Historic Sites | Scenic Byways (Rt. 97)
Download NY State maps
NY state map and information by phone: (800) CALL NYS

Sketch of a hand underwater and reaching for a life jacket  

Did You Know?
... chief causes of water fatalities on the Delaware River are: (1) swimming without a lifejacket (PFD); (2) trying to swim across the river; and (3) swimming after drinking lots of alcohol. Wear a pfd and swim at lifeguarded beaches. DON'T drink-then-swim! NEVER TRY TO SWIM ACROSS THE RIVER!
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Last Updated: January 16, 2008 at 17:34 EST