• Winter sunrise, Kittatinny Ridge

    Delaware Water Gap

    National Recreation Area NJ,PA

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  • Season Starts!

    Childs Park opens Thursday, May 23. Dingmans Falls Visitor Center opens Saturday May 25, and will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday the rest of the summer. The road to Dingmans Falls is open but is single lane at one point and NO BUSES or RVs ARE ALLOWED More »

Archive of Back Issues 2006

2006 (Volume 28)

Visiting Treasures
Clyde and Nikki Butcher (STG: Summer/Fall 2006 Vol. 28 No. 1) The professional photographer and his wife visit the park. .

Flood ... Again, June 2006 (STG: Summer/Fall 2006 Vol. 28 No. 1) Heavy rainstorms bring the park its third major flood in 22 months. RELATED PAGES IN THIS WEBSITE: Major Floods in this park (under Stories).
Additional material
• Photo Gallery: The June 2006 Flood Pictures taken by park staff throughout the park, including aerial views.

Update on Park Projects (STG: Summer/Fall 2006 Vol. 28 No. 1) Childs Park PA, Valley View Group Campground, and other ongoing park projects. A report from the park's civil engineer.

Employee Spotlight: An "Enviable Career": Deputy Superintendent Doyle Nelson Retires (STG: Summer/Fall 2006 Vol. 28 No. 1) Ranger closes out a federal career of more than 30 years.

Did You Know?

A small steamboat passing a beach with rowboats

... 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. More...