• Winter sunrise, Kittatinny Ridge

    Delaware Water Gap

    National Recreation Area NJ,PA

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  • Areas closed or newly opened

    Childs Park opens May 25. Dingmans Falls, Blue Mt Lakes/Skyline and unpaved Old Mine roads are open. STILL CLOSED PA: Mt. Minsi spur trails closed due to falcon nesting; Hornbecks & Adams Trails closed; McDade Trail closed trail miles 24.5 to 27.5 More »

Volunteering for Partners & Cooperators

Partners and cooperating organizations of the park
in which volunteers can serve:

Interpretation of Natural History to the Public
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) PA

Interpretation of Cultural History to the Public
(Docents in historic houses, historic craft demonstrators)
Millbrook Village Society NJ (Millbrook Days)
Walpack Historical Society NJ (Van Campen Inn)
M.A.R.C.H. NJ (Montague Association for the Restoration of Community History)

Historic Preservation
Friends of Marie Zimmermann (Planning/caretaking a historic home of Crafts Movement Artist)

Recreation
Mohican Outdoor Center NJ (Appalachian Mountain Club)
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) PA

 

Volunteering or interning directly for the park
Park Volunteer Coordinator (570) 426-2443 (e-mail)

Did You Know?

The "AT" symbol routed on a wood sign on a tree.

... that the Appalachian Trail (AT) runs more than 25 miles through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The AT crosses the Delaware River and the Water Gap on a walkway on the Interstate-80 bridge. With bus service to New York and Philadelphia nearby, a hike on the AT is only a ride and a backpack away! More...