Delaware Water Gap U.S
National Park Service Delaware Water Gap U.S. Department of the Interior National Recreation Area Summer/Fall 2015 Guide to the Gap N A YEARS A T E I 50 1965-2015 R O A N N AL IO RECREAT Your National Park Celebrates 50 Years! The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was established by a park for the people. Today, visitors roam a landscape carved by uplift, Congress on September 1, 1965, to preserve the natural, culture, and scenic erosion, and glacial activity that is marked by hemlock and rhododendron- resources of the Delaware River Valley and provide opportunities for laced ravines, rumbling waterfalls, fertile floodplains and is rich with recreation, education, and enjoyment to the most densely populated region archaeological evidence and historic narratives. This haven for natural of the nation. Sprung out of the Tocks Island Dam controversy, the last and cultural stories is your place, your park, and we invite you to celebrate 50 years has solidified Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as with us in 2015. The River, the Valley, and You . 2 Events. 4 Delaware River . 6 Park Trails . 8. Fees and Passes . 2 Park Map and Visitor Centers . 3 Are you curious about the natural and cultural Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area From ridgetop to riverside, vistas to ravines, Activities and Events in 2015 . 4 history of the area? Would you like to see includes nearly 40 miles of the free-flowing from easy to extreme, more than 100 Delaware River Water Trail . 6 artisans at work? Want to experience what it Middle Delaware River Scenic and Recreational miles of trail offer something for every mood.
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