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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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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:
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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: November 02, 2007 at 13:54 EST