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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaInterstate 80 at the Water Gap.
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Frequently Asked Questions
 
A sketch of two mountains and river between them
Park Bulletin:
How the Gap Formed (a basic explanation)
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Grayish outcrop of quartzite rock
Park Bulletin:
Advanced 18-stop Geology Tour of Mt. Tammany NJ
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A low long steamboat passing  a riverbank with canoes on it  

Did You Know?
... that a century before this recreation area was formed, the Delaware Water Gap was touted as a Wonder of the World, and drew vacationers via rail lines from Philadelphia and New York City. There were trails to stroll, verandas for viewing the gap, and a steamboat for moonlight cruises.
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Last Updated: March 13, 2008 at 13:13 EST