The Delaware Water Gap

 Photo ©2010 Claudia Ward

Another first on our recent sojourn was a stop in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area. I've crisscrossed the Delaware River many times and seen the signs for the Gap, but never had a chance to stop. Having nothing to rush home for, we took the time and were so pleasantly surprised. We pulled off Route 80 at Kittatinny Point at The Gap end of the park. It was a beautiful warm fall day and the moment we left the highway we were surrounded by all the vibrant colors of fall. Naturally we started taking pictures and then stopped in the visitor center to see what we could see. The park ranger gave us a map. The park runs a 40 mile length of the Delaware River in New Jersey and Pennsylvania - it's huge and it's beautiful.

Recognizing our love of photography, the ranger pointed us in the direction of the Upper Glen and a hike in the forest to a pretty waterfall. It sounded right up our alley, so we picked up the Old Mine Road north. What a serenely beautiful road. It follows the winding path of the river, has a speed limit of 15 miles an hour, is only one lane in places, and has almost no traffic, at least on this fall Monday. The entire park is an incredible treasure - available for camping, swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and, of course, wildlife and birdwatching, and there are no entrance fees!

We hope you enjoy the slide show of Peter's HDR shots in the park.
He was determined to reach the waterfall and he did, lugging cameras and tripods over hill and dale. 

I think it was well worth it, wouldn't you agree?

 HDR Photos © 2010 Peter Tooker; Slide Show by Claudia Ward

Music: Acoustic Sunrise

 

Comments

[Charlie Dickerman]

OK this is my new favorite!! What wonderful pictures and what talented selection. Thanks

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Great pictures, brought back many memories of rafting, camping all at the gap.......thanks for the memories

carl

[Tom]

Very nice. I really enjoyed this. Thanks.

[Paul Angotta]

Beautiful! What struck me is the trees still have leaves - up in the Adirondacks, they were pretty much gone after a windstorm the 1st weekend in October.

Nothing beats those fall colors - thanks for sharing.

[ally]

really beautiful photos- thank you.

[Debra Cobb]

Stunning...you should select the 12 best and publish a calendar!

[Mary]

Beautiful photos/slide show, Claudia and Peter. Please phone/e-mail next time you drive to/through NJ so that we can get together!