Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a 70,000-acre (28,000 ha) national recreation area that stretches from the Delaware Water Gap northward in New Jersey to the state line close to Port Jervis, New York, and southward in Pennsylvania to the outskirts of Milford. It is located along the middle section of the Delaware River in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System has designated a 40-mile (64-km) part of the Delaware River inside it as the Middle Delaware National Scenic River, which is also managed by the National Park Service. The historical Minisink region is centered on this stretch of the river.

The first of these is the Millbrook Village Historic Site, which features a recreation of a town from the 19th century along with exhibits of local handicrafts. The Kittatinny Point Visitor Center is equally entertaining to visit and offers a ton of exhibits, stunning views, and an Appalachian Trail access point. Other highlights of the park include the Minisink Archaeological Site, where 10,000-year-old habitation relics were discovered, as well as outdoor pursuits including canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and camping. Cross the border into Pennsylvania and visit the Delaware Water Gap Park Headquarters in Bushkill if you want to learn more about the "Gap's" past.

Address: Hardwick Township, New Jersey

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