https://www.nps.gov/dewa News releases from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. en-us https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/old-mine-road-north-construction-2026.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:11:00 EST The Old Mine Road, a scenic and historic 375-year-old route on the New Jersey side of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, will undergo significant repairs starting on April 6. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/old-mine-road-north-construction-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winterservices2026.htm Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:09:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will implement typical winter service levels. During annual low staff seasons, the park takes this action to ensure visitor safety. Information on sites that will remain open, receive no winter maintenance, or close until spring outlined. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winterservices2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/visitor-spending-impact-2024.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:13:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 4.1 million visitors to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in 2024 spent $164 million in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $211 million. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/visitor-spending-impact-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nj-man-drowns-in-delaware-river-sept-2025.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:08:00 EST National Park Service rangers and emergency responders recovered a body of a NJ man near Kittatinny Point on Tuesday, September 3rd. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nj-man-drowns-in-delaware-river-sept-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rabidraccoon2025.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:58:00 EST A raccoon tested positive for rabies last week after being reported for strange behavior near the Smithfield Beach commercial launch. The park urges visitors who have had physical contact with wildlife to notify park staff and seek medical attention immediately. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rabidraccoon2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/body-of-pennsylvania-kayaker-recovered-on-delaware-river.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:06:00 EST On Wednesday afternoon, National Park Service rangers from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and rescue teams from Bushkill Fire, Warren County EMS and New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau responded to a call involving a capsized kayaker, where they recovered the body of a 54-year-old Blakeslee, PA man. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/body-of-pennsylvania-kayaker-recovered-on-delaware-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/summer-kickoff-2025.htm Thu, 22 May 2025 12:34:00 EST Employees at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are working hard to prepare facilities ready for a busy summer season. The 70,000-acre national park unit in PA and NJ and was the 20th most-visited national park unit in the country in 2024 with over 4 million visits recorded. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/summer-kickoff-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/park-shuttles-summer-2025.htm Thu, 22 May 2025 12:11:00 EST The River Runner Shuttle, which stops at river accesses within the park, will be available for visitor use on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/park-shuttles-summer-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/high-water.htm Fri, 09 May 2025 09:06:00 EST Due to rising water levels in the Delaware River, the National Park Service (NPS) at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area announced today that the river and all access points within the park will be closed until levels recede below 15’ at the Montague, NJ gauge. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/high-water.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winter-closures-fee-season-2025.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:07:00 EST Winter closures around the park will be lifted and the sites reopened. Fee sites start charging fees on Tuesday, April 15. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winter-closures-fee-season-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/tractor-trailer-wreck-temporarily-closes-route-209-through-park.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:01:00 EST A tractor trailer overturned on Route 209 through the park today, closing a section of road. Tractor trailers are prohibited on park roads. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/tractor-trailer-wreck-temporarily-closes-route-209-through-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dewa-fees-2025.htm Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:21:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is proposing several changes to the park’s fee system and is seeking public input on the proposal during a 30-day public comment period beginning December 16, 2024.  The proposal includes an increase in fee amounts, a two-week extension of the fee season, changes to the annual pass purchases, and the addition of two new fee sites. The last fee increase was implemented in 2015. If approved the fee changes would go into effect in April 2025. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dewa-fees-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/2025-winter-services.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:45:00 EST Visitor services and maintenance operations are reduced during the winter months when staffing levels and visitation are at their lowest. Some roads and visitor use sites are closed and others will receive reduced maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/2025-winter-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/childs-park-reopening-oct-2024.htm Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:33:00 EST George W. Childs Park (Childs Park), in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, will re-open to the public at noon on October 2, 2024, following a short opening ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/childs-park-reopening-oct-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/old-mine-road-reopen-2024-gaoa.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:43:00 EST The southern portion of Old Mine Road, between Worthington State Forest and Millbrook Village, on the New Jersey side of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is set to re-open on September 20 after receiving a major upgrade with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/old-mine-road-reopen-2024-gaoa.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/art-contest-2025.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:06:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is sponsoring a student art contest in collaboration with Friends of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Peters Valley School of Craft, and Pocono Environmental Education Center to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/art-contest-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/august-26-drowning.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:17:00 EST National Park Service rangers and dive team members from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and rescue teams from Bushkill, Dingmans and Westfall Fire Departments, and Lehman Township EMS responded to a call from Pike County Dispatch regarding a drowning at Bushkill Access on the afternoon of August 26, 2024.   https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/august-26-drowning.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/august-10-river-advisory.htm Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:28:00 EST Due to rising water levels in the Delaware River the river and all access points within the park are closed until levels recede below 15’ at the Montague, NJ gauge. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/august-10-river-advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/structural-fire-in-park-7-5-2024.htm Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:27:00 EST NPS and local emergency services responded to and extinguished a small structural fire in the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/structural-fire-in-park-7-5-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/missing-swimmer-recovered-6-29-24.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:26:00 EST At around 7 pm this evening, NPS and volunteer search crews recovered the body of 24-year-old man from the river near Milford Beach. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/missing-swimmer-recovered-6-29-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/search-for-missing-swimmer.htm Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:12:00 EST NPS and volunteer crews engaged in a search for a missing man who was last seen swimming in the Delaware River at Milford Beach on Saturday afternoon around 3:15 pm. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/search-for-missing-swimmer.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/science-summer-camp-2024.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:52:00 EST Science Summer Camp is a fun and family-friendly way to learn about natural resources in the park and surrounding areas. Avoid the summer "brain drain" and earn stamps by attending the six activities! https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/science-summer-camp-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/summer-kickoff-2024.htm Mon, 20 May 2024 12:47:00 EST Employees at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have been busy gearing up and getting facilities ready for a busy summer season. Visitors should make sure they have up to date information on seasonal conditions before visiting the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/summer-kickoff-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/shuttle-summer-2024.htm Wed, 15 May 2024 05:38:00 EST The River Runner returns for summer Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/shuttle-summer-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/fees2024.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:10:00 EST Sites are reopening and fee season begins for the 2024 season on Monday, April 15. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/fees2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/gaoa-old-mine-road-rehab-2024.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:11:00 EST Sections of Old Mine Road will be rehabilitated with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/gaoa-old-mine-road-rehab-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/hiker-bit-by-rabid-raccoon.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:31:00 EST A visitor at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was bitten by a raccoon while hiking on the McDade Recreational Trail between Bushkill Access and the Valley View Campground on March 14. The racoon later tested positive for rabies. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/hiker-bit-by-rabid-raccoon.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/weather-and-safety-advisory-1-9-2024.htm Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:46:00 EST High winds, heavy rainfall, and snow melt may cause hazardous conditions including power outages, downed trees, and creek, stream, and roadway flooding. Excess caution is advised while traveling in the area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/weather-and-safety-advisory-1-9-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-and-weather-advisory-12-18-2023.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:45:00 EST Heavy rain and high winds overnight Sunday into Monday created hazardous conditions within the park. Roadway flooding from mountain runoff, downed trees, and high river levels have closed some areas. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-and-weather-advisory-12-18-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winter-2024.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:28:00 EST Visitor services and maintenance operations will be reduced during the winter months when staffing levels and visitation are at their lowest. Routes providing critical access to and through the park will take priority. Some areas will receive no winter maintenance or be closed for the season. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winter-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/closure.htm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:10:00 EST Milford Beach will be closed to the public from sunrise to sunset on October 4, 2023, for a multi-agency, multi-hazard response exercise. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/childs-park-restoration-work.htm Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:15:00 EST Contractors are making progress on the final stage of restoration at George W. Childs Park. The site remains closed to visitors during construction but is tentatively scheduled for reopening in spring or summer of 2024. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/childs-park-restoration-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-safety.htm Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:01:00 EST The National Park Service reminds all boaters and paddlers that due to high water over the next several days, wearing a properly fitted and fastened, United States Coast Guard-approved life jacket is required at all times while on the Delaware River. Swimming is also prohibited at park beaches due to hazardous conditions. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dingmans-campground.htm Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:42:00 EST New operators are looking forward to providing memorable camping experiences to new generations and to continuing long-standing traditions for returning guests. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dingmans-campground.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-offers-free-summer-science-camp.htm Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:14:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area hosts Science Summer Camp, an educational summer program held on six consecutive Fridays in July and August. The program is free to attend. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-offers-free-summer-science-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/recovery.htm Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:07:00 EST The body of Jose Madera Martinez, 19, of Paterson, New Jersey, was recovered by NPS search crews around 11:15 am on Sunday, July 16, from the waters of the Delaware River near Kittatinny Point within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/recovery.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-crews-search-delaware-river-for-missing-swimmer.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:17:00 EST National Park Service rangers and Search and Rescue Team members from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River are engaged in a search for a missing swimmer who was reported to be struggling in the water while swimming in the Delaware River at Karamac at around 8 pm on Thursday evening. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-crews-search-delaware-river-for-missing-swimmer.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/df-trail-repairs.htm Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:34:00 EST On Monday, July 17, the trail crew at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will begin the final stage of repairs to the Dingmans Falls boardwalk trail. During construction, the boardwalk trail will be closed on weekdays and an alternate route will be available for use. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/df-trail-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/old-growth-forests.htm Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:47:00 EST The public is invited to join Superintendent Sapp and members of the Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN) at the Lower Hornbecks Creek trailhead for a special initiation ceremony on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 10 am. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/old-growth-forests.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/fee-transition.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:03:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is transitioning to a cashless fee system at Smithfield, Milford, and Turtle Beaches. Fee collection booths at those three sites will only accept credit/debit card payments when employees are on duty. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/fee-transition.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/work-begins.htm Tue, 30 May 2023 09:36:00 EST The final stage of restoration at George W. Childs Park in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area starts May 30 and is anticipated to continue through the fall. The site remains closed to visitors but will tentatively re-open in the spring or summer of 2024. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/work-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/summer-2023.htm Mon, 22 May 2023 11:04:00 EST Employees at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have been busy gearing up and getting facilities ready for a busy summer season. The 70,000-acre national park unit in PA and NJ and was the 14th most-visited national park unit in the country in 2022 with 4.4 million visits recorded. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/summer-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/2023-shuttle.htm Mon, 22 May 2023 10:54:00 EST The National Park Service, in partnership with Monroe County Transit Authority (MCTA), offers three different shuttle services to help reduce congestion in busy areas and help visitors, and their gear, get around. The shuttles operate within the park between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/2023-shuttle.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/advisory.htm Mon, 01 May 2023 08:30:00 EST Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area want to remind anyone thinking about a river trip during the week of May 1, 2023 that additional safety requirements are in effect. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/trt.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:10:00 EST Do you know a local educator who loves nature or history and is searching for a unique professional development opportunity this summer? If so, then Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has the perfect position. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/trt.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/fees2023.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:46:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area announced today that sites that were closed for the winter will officially re-open on Friday, April 14. Expanded amenity fees will go into effect on Monday, April 17 and will be collected until mid-October. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/fees2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/graffiti.htm Sat, 01 Apr 2023 06:11:00 EST Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area want to thank the public for the outpouring of tips related to the recent vandalism at George W. Childs Park in Delaware Township, PA. Those responsible for the graffiti on the Brooks Woolen Mill ruins and the original 1892 date stone have been identified, located, and charges are pending. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/graffiti.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/childs-park-vandals.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:18:00 EST Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are seeking tips from the public about recent vandalism at George W. Childs Park in Delaware Township, Pennsylvania. Areas damaged include the historic Brooks Woolen Mill ruins and the original date stone. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/childs-park-vandals.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/test-boring-209.htm Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:56:00 EST US Route 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will be closed between Route 739 and Raymondskill Road from 8 am to 4 pm on Monday, February 27 so that contractors can safely conduct geotechnical test borings under the road. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/test-boring-209.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/23-amphibians.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:05:00 EST Motorists can expect River Road within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to be closed on several evenings between now and mid-April to protect breeding amphibians. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/23-amphibians.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/lifeguards.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:51:00 EST The park is currently recruiting lifeguards and lead lifeguards to staff park beaches during the 2023 summer season. Lifeguards will be stationed at one or more of the park’s three beaches, including Smithfield and Milford Beaches in PA and Turtle Beach in NJ. Applications are due by April 14, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/lifeguards.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/2023cvpermits.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:38:00 EST Legislation allowing limited use of US Route 209 through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by some commercial vehicles was signed into law by President Biden as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, on December 29, 2022. Until the new law expires on September 30, 2026, eligible operators of local commercial vehicles with 4 or fewer axles may obtain a permit to use US Route 209 through the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/2023cvpermits.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/leasing.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:54:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to lease two historic properties in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/leasing.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/leasing-opportunities.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to lease two historic properties in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/leasing-opportunities.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winter2023.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:58:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides year-round recreational opportunities, however visitor services and maintenance operations are reduced during the winter months when staffing levels and visitation are at their lowest. This includes the closure of some roads and visitor use sites and reduced maintenance at others. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winter2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nj-salt-storage.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:08:00 EST The park intends to replace an existing salt storage shed with a safe, effective salt storage facility that prevents environmental impacts. The public can review the designs for the new facility and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office online during a 30-day review period from November 7 to December 6, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nj-salt-storage.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/sapp-super-2022.htm Fri, 04 Nov 2022 03:30:00 EST National Park Service Northeast Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Doyle Sapp as the next superintendent of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has served there as acting superintendent since August, when he stood in for the departing Sula Jacobs. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/sapp-super-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/watergate-complete.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:49:00 EST The restoration of 20 acres of wetlands and 800 feet of Van Campens Brook at the Watergate Recreation Site on the NJ side of the park was accomplished by removing dams and ponds and returning the area to its natural topography. The restoration re-established the natural flow of both surface water and groundwater, allowing wetlands to flourish and stream quality to improve. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/watergate-complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/childs2022.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:29:00 EST A contract has been awarded for the next phase of restoration and construction work at George W. Childs Park (Childs Park). Work to repair storm damage will begin Fall 2022 with construction continuing through 2023. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/childs2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps_duicheckpoint_9-2-22.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2022 03:28:00 EST Park rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will conduct a sobriety check point on the Pennsylvania side of the park on Friday evening, September 2, in an effort reduce the number of impaired drivers on park roads and keep motorists safe. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps_duicheckpoint_9-2-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/vrp.htm Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:33:00 EST US Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are seeking information from the public to aid an ongoing investigation into recent vehicle break-ins within the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/vrp.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-dive-team-recovers-body-of-teenage-boy-from-delaware-river.htm Sun, 24 Jul 2022 07:41:00 EST NPS Dive Team recovers body of teenage boy from Delaware River https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-dive-team-recovers-body-of-teenage-boy-from-delaware-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dingmans-falls-trail-repairs-begin-monday-july-18.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:22:00 EST Dingmans Falls Trail repairs begin July 18. The Boardwalk trail will be closed weekdays with an alternate route available. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dingmans-falls-trail-repairs-begin-monday-july-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/crews-search-delaware-river-for-missing-swimmer.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:18:00 EST Crews Search Delaware River for missing swimmer. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/crews-search-delaware-river-for-missing-swimmer.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-camping.htm Tue, 24 May 2022 10:56:00 EST Starting May 27, visitors who wish to use any of the 62 primitive river campsites along the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will have to make a reservation and pay a $16 per site/per night fee. The fee and reservation system has been successfully piloted at 6 river campsites on the Pennsylvania side of the park known as Alosa since 2015 and is now being expanded to include all river campsites in the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-camping.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dye-tracer.htm Sun, 22 May 2022 08:53:00 EST The park is conducting a dye tracer study along US Route 209 near mile marker 17 beginning May 20 to determine the pathway water stakes underground. You may notice areas along the Delaware River near the study area where water has a temporary bright fluorescent yellow-green color. Although the dye used is highly visible, it is a commonly used, environmentally friendly, non-persistent, biodegradable, non-toxic dye that is often used in fish hatcheries. The color will disappear in a matter of hours to days as it dilutes and degrades. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dye-tracer.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/route209cvperits.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:16:00 EST 2022 commercial vehicle permits for US Route 209 will be available for purchase by qualifying commercial vehicle operators beginning April 27, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/route209cvperits.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/04-22-2022-npw_dewa.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:59:00 EST National Park Service Director Chuck Sams visited Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as part of a cross country tour during National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/04-22-2022-npw_dewa.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/spring-2022.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:59:00 EST Sites that were closed for the winter will officially re-open on Friday, April 15, though some were opened earlier due to favorable conditions. Expanded amenity fees will go into effect on Monday, April 18 and will be collected until October 10. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/spring-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/route209-opens.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:12:00 EST A 5-mile section of US Route 209 that was closed on March 17 will re-open on April 1 with two sections of single-lane traffic controlled by temporary traffic lights. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/route209-opens.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-to-close-us-rte-209-in-northern-section-of-park.htm Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:17:00 EST  A section of US Route 209 between Raymondskill Road and Route 739 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will be closed as of 8:30 am today due to a damaged culvert that has increased erosion of the slope between the road and Delaware River near Mile Marker 17. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-to-close-us-rte-209-in-northern-section-of-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/gaoa209.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:01:00 EST Extensive repairs to a seven-mile section of US Route 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will begin the week of March 7 and are expected to be completed by the end of the year. The work is funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and is part of an overall project estimated at over $21 million to completely rehabilitate 14 miles of the primary north-south artery and emergency access route through the park over the next two years.  https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/gaoa209.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/amphibian-closure-2022.htm Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:29:00 EST Motorists can expect River Road within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to be closed on several evenings over the next 6 weeks to protect breeding amphibians. The trigger for the road closures will be forecasts calling for evening rain with mild temperatures. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/amphibian-closure-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/gaoa2021.htm Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:00:00 EST Great American Outdoors Act project to revitalize seven miles of US Route 209 will begin in the spring. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/gaoa2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winter-operations-2022.htm Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:38:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides year-round recreational opportunities, however visitor services and maintenance operations are reduced during the winter months when staffing levels and visitation are at their lowest. This includes the closure of some roads and visitor use sites. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/winter-operations-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rrfc-2021.htm Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:47:00 EST News Release: NPS Hosts River Ramble Fall Classic on November 14, 2021 https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rrfc-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/construction-update.htm Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:31:00 EST The National Park Service project to repair several bridges and a culvert on US Route 209 in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is nearing completion and is expected to be wrapped up soon. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/construction-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/road-and-trail-open-october-22.htm Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:50:00 EST Work is completed on the historic stone culvert on Mountain Road and on the Buttermilk Falls Trail. The road and trail will re-open on October 22, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/road-and-trail-open-october-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/bushkill-bridge-repairs-on-us-route-209-in-national-recreation-area.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:25:00 EST Due to bridge construction along US Route 209, the McDade Trail will be closed from Bushkill Village to Bushkill Access until approximately the end of November as a safety measure for visitors. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/bushkill-bridge-repairs-on-us-route-209-in-national-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/sobriety-check-point.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:28:00 EST Park rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will conduct a sobriety check point on the Pennsylvania side of the park on Friday evening, August 13, in an effort reduce the number of impaired drivers on park roads and keep motorists safe. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/sobriety-check-point.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/historic-buildings-strategy.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:06:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area released today a draft Historic Buildings Strategy (HBS) for a 30-day public review and comment period. Comments will be accepted from July 12 through August 10, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/historic-buildings-strategy.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/announcement.htm Fri, 07 May 2021 11:39:00 EST Find out where to go and what to do in the park in 2021. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/bridge-repairs-to-begin-on-us-route-209-in-national-recreation-area.htm Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:57:00 EST Bridge and culvert repair work on US Route 209 within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is anticipated to start on April 5, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/bridge-repairs-to-begin-on-us-route-209-in-national-recreation-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/watergate-wetland-restoration-project.htm Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:51:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has begun construction work for the Watergate Wetlands Restoration Project. The project will restore wetlands, floodplains, and a stream at the Watergate Recreation Site in Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey by removing man-made dams and ponds, creating a wetland meadow complex in their place, and reestablishing the connection between Van Campens Brook and its floodplain. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/watergate-wetland-restoration-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-road-amphibian-closure.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:39:00 EST Motorists can expect River Road within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to be closed on several evenings in March and April to protect breeding amphibians. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-road-amphibian-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-implements-mask-mandate.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:47:00 EST To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-implements-mask-mandate.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-prepares-for-winter-storm.htm Thu, 24 Dec 2020 07:43:00 EST A long period of moderate to heavy rain is expected throughout the area, beginning the afternoon of December 24 and continuing into early Christmas morning. Forecasters are calling for rainfall amounts of 1.5” to 3″ with localized amounts up to 4″ possible. Strong winds with gusts of 40-50 mph could cause scattered power outages and downed trees. The combination of strong winds, high humidity and daytime temperatures, and heavy rainfall will cause rapid snow melt and could lead to flash flooding on streams and in low-lying areas and in areas with poor drainage. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly on Friday evening causing freezing on wet roads and other surfaces. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-prepares-for-winter-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/news-release-announcing-reduced-winter-services-and-snow-removal-priorities-for-2020-2021.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:30:00 EST Reduced winter services and priority snow removal routes for the winter of 2020-2021 have been announced. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/news-release-announcing-reduced-winter-services-and-snow-removal-priorities-for-2020-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-final-visitor-use-management-plan-for-delaware-water-gap-and-middle-delaware-river.htm Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:43:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) releases the final Visitor Use Management Plan (VUM Plan) for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-final-visitor-use-management-plan-for-delaware-water-gap-and-middle-delaware-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-runner-and-hiker-shuttles-suspended-for-2020-season-at-delaware-water-gap-nra.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:21:00 EST Monroe County Transit Authority (a.k.a. Pocono Pony), in consultation with its National Park Service partners, has decided to indefinitely postpone the Transit in the Park bus system in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-runner-and-hiker-shuttles-suspended-for-2020-season-at-delaware-water-gap-nra.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-seeks-public-comment-on-watergate-wetlands-restoration-project.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:59:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is seeking public input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Watergate Wetlands Restoration Project. The park proposes to restore wetlands, floodplains, and streams at the Watergate Recreation Site in Warren County, New Jersey by removing man-made dams and ponds, creating a wetland meadow complex in their place, and reestablishing the connection between Van Campens Brook and its floodplain https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-seeks-public-comment-on-watergate-wetlands-restoration-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-nra-increases-recreational-access.htm Wed, 27 May 2020 06:10:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is increasing recreational access in some areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-nra-increases-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/old-mine-road-rehabilitation-project-update-road-closure-and-paving-set-for-mid-may.htm Thu, 07 May 2020 09:54:00 EST National Park Service officials announced today that the final phase of construction on the section of Old Mine Road between mile markers 13 and 14 (Flatbrook Hill) is set to begin on Monday, May 11, 2020. It is anticipated that 5 days of full closure will be necessary to complete the final paving work. The full closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 11 and continue through Friday, May 15. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/old-mine-road-rehabilitation-project-update-road-closure-and-paving-set-for-mid-may.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/life-jackets-mandatory-for-all-river-users-due-to-high-water.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:56:00 EST Due to high water and rising river levels, wearing a properly-fitted and fastened US Coast Guard-approved life jacket is mandatory for all river users within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Life jackets are required to be worn any time the river level at the Montague gauge reaches 8 feet. As of 5 pm today, the river level is hovering around the 8-foot mark and is expected to crest at 16 feet by Saturday morning before dropping again over the next few days. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/life-jackets-mandatory-for-all-river-users-due-to-high-water.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-temporarily-suspends-amenity-fees.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:50:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area announced the temporary suspension of amenity fees in accordance with direction from Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt issued on March 18. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-temporarily-suspends-amenity-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/update-delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-is-further-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:58:00 EST Effective April 10, all backcountry campsites on the Appalachian Trail and on the Delaware River within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are closed until May 22. Most outdoor spaces in the park remain open and accessible to the public in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance. Park rangers remain on duty. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/update-delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-is-further-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-is-further-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2020 07:14:00 EST In response to orders issued by Pennsylvania’s Governor Wolf and New Jersey’s Governor Murphy and guidance from the CDC and local, county, and state public health officials,Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-is-further-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:18:00 EST In response to Executive Orders 107 and 108 issued by New Jersey’s Governor Murphy and guidance from the CDC and local, county, and state public health officials, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:17:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, 2020, all public buildings are closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/road-repairs-announced.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:28:00 EST Road work resumes March 17 on the section of Old Mine Road between Millbrook and Flatbrookville, NJ. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/road-repairs-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-announces-reduced-winter-services-and-priority-snow-removal-routes.htm Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:50:00 EST Reduced winter services, road and site closures, and hours of operation have been announced for the 2020 winter season (January 2-April 15). https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-announces-reduced-winter-services-and-priority-snow-removal-routes.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/sula-jacobs-named-superintendent.htm Thu, 19 Jul 2018 09:52:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Sula Jacobs as the next superintendent of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/sula-jacobs-named-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/storm-damage-update-news-release.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:40:00 EST NPS employees continue to inventory damages and assess needed repairs in the wake of winter storms Riley and Owen. Many park trails are close due to public hazard. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/storm-damage-update-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/amphibian-news-release.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:25:00 EST NPS will close River Road on warm, rainy spring evenings to protect breeding amphibians. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/amphibian-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/closures-and-public-use-limits-enacted-to-protect-peregrine-falcons.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:28:00 EST Site closures and restrictions on some recreational activities have been enacted to protect peregrine falcons in the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/closures-and-public-use-limits-enacted-to-protect-peregrine-falcons.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/2018-maple-sugaring-at-millbrook-village-on-march-10.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:46:00 EST Rangers and volunteers will demonstrate traditional maple sugaring activities at Millbrook Village. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/2018-maple-sugaring-at-millbrook-village-on-march-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/superintendent-john-j-donahue-announces-retirement.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2017 06:24:00 EST Superintendent John J. Donahue announced he will retire from the National Park Service on December 3, 2017, capping off a 38-year federal career that took him to numerous national park units in several different roles. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/superintendent-john-j-donahue-announces-retirement.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/vehicle-break-ins.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:15:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue announced that park rangers are actively investigating several thefts from vehicles that happened within the park in the past week. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/vehicle-break-ins.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-offers-free-fathers-day-photography-workshop-at-millbrook-village.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2016 04:40:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue invites the public to a special photography workshop dedicated to Dad on June 19. This Father’s Day, capture family memories and sharpen your photography skills while exploring historic Millbrook Village on the NJ side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-offers-free-fathers-day-photography-workshop-at-millbrook-village.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/body-of-ny-man-recovered-from-delaware-river.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2015 13:38:00 EST Park rangers recovered the body of Darius L. Vinson of Far Rockaway, NY, from the Delaware River just north of the I-80 toll bridge today at approximately 2 pm. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/body-of-ny-man-recovered-from-delaware-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-hosts-ready-set-wear-it-event-at-milford-beach-on-may-16.htm Mon, 11 May 2015 11:25:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue invites the public to join National Park Service staff, partners, and volunteers in setting a world record for the most lifejackets worn on a given day at a water safety outreach event on Saturday, May 16. The event will be held from 11 am until 2 pm at Milford Beach, in Milford, PA. The program is free and fees to enter Milford Beach will be waived for participants during the program. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-hosts-ready-set-wear-it-event-at-milford-beach-on-may-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-extends-preliminary-public-input-period-on-visitor-use-management-plan.htm Fri, 01 May 2015 15:27:00 EST The preliminary public input period for the Visitor Use Management Plan (VUM Plan) has been extended until May 15, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-extends-preliminary-public-input-period-on-visitor-use-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/Culvert-Repairs-Planned-for-Route-209-near-Sand-Hill-Creek.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:26:00 EST Culvert repair work on US Route 209 near Sand Hill Creek in Middle Smithfield Township will begin in early May. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/Culvert-Repairs-Planned-for-Route-209-near-Sand-Hill-Creek.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/national-park-service-visitors-contribute-195-million-to-local-economy.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:38:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,041,672 visitors to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in 2014 spent $133 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 2013 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $195 million. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/national-park-service-visitors-contribute-195-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/NPS-Is-One-Step-Closer-to-Acquiring-550-acre-Mosiers-Knob-Property.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:25:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is one step closer to acquiring 550 acres in Smithfield Township, PA, known as Mosier’s Knob. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/NPS-Is-One-Step-Closer-to-Acquiring-550-acre-Mosiers-Knob-Property.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/NPS-Hosts-Junior-Ranger-Day-at-Smithfield-Beach-on-April-26.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2015 17:07:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue invites kids of all ages to join park staff, partners, and volunteers for a Junior Ranger Day celebration on Sunday, April 26, 2015, from 10 am to 2 pm at Smithfield Beach. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/NPS-Hosts-Junior-Ranger-Day-at-Smithfield-Beach-on-April-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/National-Park-Service-Seeks-Public-Input-on-Visitor-Use-Plan.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:27:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area wants your input so that park managers, partners, and stakeholders can plan appropriately for the next century. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/National-Park-Service-Seeks-Public-Input-on-Visitor-Use-Plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/Park-Plans-for-Next-Century.htm Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:43:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and the National Park Service (NPS) will commemorate its 100th anniversary in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/Park-Plans-for-Next-Century.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dingmans-and-valley-view-campground-operator-selected.htm Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:46:00 EST NPS announces selection of John Lonergan to operate Dingmans and Valley View Campgrounds https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/dingmans-and-valley-view-campground-operator-selected.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-trail-bridges-to-be-installed.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:36:00 EST The installation of three long- awaited trail bridges in the park will begin on December 15th. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-trail-bridges-to-be-installed.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/victorian-christmas-celebration-set-for-millbrook-village.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:14:00 EST The National Park Service and the Millbrook Village Society will present two events to celebrate the holiday season at Millbrook Village: Victorian Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 6, and Christmas Carol Service on Sunday, December 7. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/victorian-christmas-celebration-set-for-millbrook-village.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/octivities-program-at-millbrook-village-scheduled-for-october-25.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:42:00 EST The annual “Octivites” program at Millbrook Village will be held Saturday, October 25, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/octivities-program-at-millbrook-village-scheduled-for-october-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/news-releases.htm Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:42:00 EST The temporary hunting season closure in the park (Lehman Township) has been lifted by the PA Game Commission. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/news-releases.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/black-bear-century-ride-slated-for-park-roads-on-october-11.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2014 08:17:00 EST The Black Bear Century Bike Ride will be held in the park on Saturday, October 11, 2014. While no roads will be closed for this event, both motorists and cyclists are asked to be cautious and to be observant of one another while sharing the roads. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/black-bear-century-ride-slated-for-park-roads-on-october-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/tour-de-pike-bicycle-ride-set-for-park-roads-this-sunday.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:01:00 EST Superintendent John Donahue announced today that the Tour de Pike Bicycle Ride will take place in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on Sunday, September 28, 2014. No road closures are scheduled for this event. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/tour-de-pike-bicycle-ride-set-for-park-roads-this-sunday.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/volunteers-recognized-for-service-to-national-park.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:50:00 EST On Saturday, September 6, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area held its annual Volunteer and Partner Appreciation Luncheon at the Montague Grange Hall #140 in Montague, NJ. “We are very grateful for all of the work accomplished by our volunteers and partner organizations. There are just some things the park would not be able to do without their valuable knowledge and assistance,” said Superintendent John J. Donahue of the volunteer corps. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/volunteers-recognized-for-service-to-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rev3-triathlon-slated-for-park-roads-on-september-14.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:46:00 EST The cycling and running legs of the Rev3 Triathlon will take place in the park on Sunday, September 14, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rev3-triathlon-slated-for-park-roads-on-september-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/park-receives-ticket-to-ride-grant.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2014 17:09:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is one of 65 national parks selected to receive a 2014 Ticket to Ride grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/park-receives-ticket-to-ride-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-road-opens-sooner-than-expected.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 10:04:00 EST River Road reopened sooner than expected. The first phase of patching and paving work on River Road in Middle Smithfield Township has been completed well in advance of the predicted completion date. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-road-opens-sooner-than-expected.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rangers-to-present-free-public-programs-in-honor-of-founders-day.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:34:00 EST Celebrate the 98th birthday of the National Park Service with several free special programs planned for August 23. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rangers-to-present-free-public-programs-in-honor-of-founders-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-road-to-close-for-repairs-beginning-august-18.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:30:00 EST Superintendent John J. Donahue reminds motorists that River Road within the park will be closed for repairs beginning August 18 as part of a Pavement Improvement Project that started in the park in May. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/river-road-to-close-for-repairs-beginning-august-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/park-road-repair-projects-to-start-august-18.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:12:00 EST The long awaited “emergency relief for federally owned roads” (ERFO) project will start on August 18, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/park-road-repair-projects-to-start-august-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-proposals-for-campground-operation.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:30:00 EST The National Park Service has issued a prospectus for proposals to provide a concession operated campground within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The proposed Concession Contract will be for a term of ten (10) years. The current Concession Contract between the National Park Service and the existing concessioner expires on December 31, 2014. Proposals must be received by September 25, 2014, to be considered. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-proposals-for-campground-operation.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-bridge-and-pavement-projects-to-begin-in-may.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:49:00 EST NPS plans Raymondskill Creek/ McDade Trail bridge replacement and road and parking lot pavement overlay project starting in May. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/nps-bridge-and-pavement-projects-to-begin-in-may.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/ranger-receives-aaward.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:28:00 EST Park Ranger Michelle Schonzeit has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Harry Yount Award for the Northeast Region of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/ranger-receives-aaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/power-line-construction-in-park-enters-critical-phase.htm Fri, 07 Feb 2014 04:56:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue announced today that due to construction activities associated with the Susquehanna to Roseland Transmission Line project, the recreational use of some park facilities will be restricted between February 8 and February 28, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/power-line-construction-in-park-enters-critical-phase.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/112113-victorian-hjolidays.htm Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:36:00 EST The National Park Service and the Millbrook Village Society will again offer two free events to celebrate the holiday season at Millbrook Village in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/112113-victorian-hjolidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/110613-river-ramble.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:09:00 EST The River Ramble Fall Classic will take place in the park on Sunday, November 10, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/110613-river-ramble.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/103013-sr-line-restricts.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:16:00 EST Due to the construction of the Susquehanna to Roseland Transmission Line project, the recreational use of some park facilities will limited or restricted periodically between November 2013 and April 2014. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/103013-sr-line-restricts.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/092613-butterflies.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:54:00 EST Tthe Friends of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the National Park Service will sponsor Butterflies of the World, a Family Fun Day program, on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. until noon. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/092613-butterflies.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/091313-cliff-park-golf-lease.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:15:00 EST A proposal to lease the 45.3-acre Cliff Park Golf Course has been accepted by the National Park Service. The new lessee hopes to re-open the course to golfers this fall. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/091313-cliff-park-golf-lease.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/091013-allison-lecture.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:43:00 EST On Saturday, September 14 at 7 p.m.,local photographer Allison Owczarczak will presentPhotographing Park Historyat the Bushkill Meeting Center on Route 209. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/091013-allison-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/092913-hidden-lake-dam.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:12:00 EST The parking area at the Hidden Lake dam on Hidden Lake Road in Middle Smithfield Township will be closed from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4 for safety inspections and routine maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/092913-hidden-lake-dam.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/081913-hasan.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2013 05:45:00 EST This news releases is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/081913-hasan.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/081413-missing-swimmer.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:00:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/081413-missing-swimmer.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/081413-lectures.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:44:00 EST The Friends of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will again sponsor the park's annual lecture series. All lectures will be held at Bushkill Meeting Center on Route 209 and will begin at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend and they are open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/081413-lectures.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/081413-checkpoint.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:29:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/081413-checkpoint.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/070813-drowning.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2013 04:51:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/070813-drowning.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/070313-holiday-river.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2013 09:50:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/070313-holiday-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/062813-river-safety.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:44:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/062813-river-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/061313-river-advisory-update.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:53:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/061313-river-advisory-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/061313-kittatinny-open.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:04:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/061313-kittatinny-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/06122013-river-road-closure.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:13:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/06122013-river-road-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/061113-river-advisory.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:06:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/061113-river-advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/060613-sweel-time-redux.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:20:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/060613-sweel-time-redux.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/052313-milford-donation-check.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 13:16:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/052313-milford-donation-check.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/052213-cliff-park-golf.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 10-year lease of the nine-hole Cliff Park Golf Course (commercial use) within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/052213-cliff-park-golf.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/0522-rt-209.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 12:36:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/0522-rt-209.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/052113-childs-open.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 05:07:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/052113-childs-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/042913-milford-beach-open.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:56:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/042913-milford-beach-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/040213-sequester.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:58:00 EST Although the majority of the park will be open this season, sequestration-related budget cuts will result in reduced services and facility closures at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/040213-sequester.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rx-fires-040113.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:50:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/rx-fires-040113.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/031213-har-accreditation.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:13:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's High Angle Rescue (HAR) Team has recently been accredited by the Mountain Rescue Association (MRA). In doing so, the Water Gap team joins the ranks of 13 other national park units that have already received MRA accreditation including Denali, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, and Mount Rainier National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/031213-har-accreditation.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/121812-peters-valley.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:17:00 EST Superintendent John J. Donahue has announced that Peters Valley Craft Center, a park partner located in Layton, NJ, has received the National Park Service’s 2012 Northeast Region George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in the Volunteer Group category. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/121812-peters-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/121313-deutsch-rms.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:59:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/121313-deutsch-rms.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/120512-209-thanks.htm Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:39:00 EST Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue would like to extend his sincere gratitude and appreciation to area residents, commuters, business owners, and park visitors for their patience and understanding during the closure of Route 209, which lasted just over a year. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/120512-209-thanks.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/park-closed-hurricane-sandy.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:24:00 EST This news relases is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/park-closed-hurricane-sandy.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/100212-power-line-ok.htm Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:43:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service (NPS) has approved construction of the 4.5 mile section of the proposed 146 mile Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line that crosses federal land. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/100212-power-line-ok.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/090612-cliff-park.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:52:00 EST The National Park Service has issued a new Request For Proposals (RFP) for a 25-year lease for the Cliff Park Inn hotel, restaurant and nine-hole golf course (Commercial Use) within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/090612-cliff-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/083112-final-eis-sr.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:01:00 EST The Susquehanna to Roseland Transmission Line Right-of-Way and Special Use Permit Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is now available. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/083112-final-eis-sr.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/ppl-findings-071712.htm Tue, 17 Jul 2012 06:23:00 EST Today, the National Park Service published for public review the draft Statement of Findings (SOF). This document accompanies the environmental review of PPL Electric Utilities Corporations (PPL) and Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line proposal and documents NPS compliance with Executive Order 11990, "Protection of Wetlands" and Executive Order 11988, "Floodplain Management". https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/ppl-findings-071712.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/mile-a-minute-050112.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 12:18:00 EST The park has collaborated with both Columbia Gas Transmission (Columbia), a NiSource Company and Met-Ed, a First Energy Company to control the non-native, invasive Mile-a-minute vine (Persicaria perfoliata). https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/mile-a-minute-050112.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/0043013-ranger-stops.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:12:00 EST Park rangers will begin issuing violation notices to drivers who turn onto Community Drive from either the northbound or southbound lanes of U.S. Route 209. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/0043013-ranger-stops.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/high-winds-contribute-to-fire-in-park.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:26:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/high-winds-contribute-to-fire-in-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/tx-lines-032912.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:08:00 EST This news release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/tx-lines-032912.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/visitors-money-jobs-022812.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:08:00 EST Visitors in 2010 spent more than $151.2 million in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/visitors-money-jobs-022812.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/mitigation-proposal.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:57:00 EST Utility companies announced that they plan to submit a mitigation proposal when filing their comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/mitigation-proposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/tx-line-1122.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:03:00 EST This press release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/tx-line-1122.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/us-route-209-to-close-through-park.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:16:00 EST This press release is no longer current. Links may no longer be valid. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/us-route-209-to-close-through-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/work-progressing-quickly.htm Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:23:00 EST This press release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/work-progressing-quickly.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/storm-damage-assessment-and-cleanup-continue.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:16:00 EST This press release is no longer current. Links may no longer be valid. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/storm-damage-assessment-and-cleanup-continue.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/update-on-hurricane-damage-and-closures.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:58:00 EST This press release is no longer current. Links may no longer be valid. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/update-on-hurricane-damage-and-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/us-209-closed-in-park.htm Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:59:00 EST This press release is no longer current. https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/us-209-closed-in-park.htm