Dingmans boat lauch area. ( Photo by Karen Keenan/NPS) National Park Service lifts winter closures for DWG areas On Monday, April 15, all park sites within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area that were closed for the winter... Local News 12 Apr 2024 | 12:58
Old Mine Road entrance near the Dingmans Ferry Bridge. $11 million earmarked to overhaul Old Mine Road Old Mine Road, on the New Jersey side of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA), is about to receive a major... Local News 10 Apr 2024 | 03:57
Hiker bitten by rabid raccoon on McDade Recreational Trail A visitor at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was bitten by a raccoon while hiking on the McDade Recreational... Local News 21 Mar 2024 | 01:39
A perfect vacation getaway with beach access This all-brick ranch-style home offers a private country setting on a wooded acre and features double-paned windows, two... Business 26 Dec 2023 | 02:46
NPS announces reduced winter services and priority snow removal routes The National Park Service recently announced changes to service in the upcoming winter months around the Delaware Water Gap... Local News 19 Nov 2023 | 02:53
U.S. Army veteran Giovanni Batista still wants to make this Bushkill residence his home, despite the challenges he’s faced. Local veteran shares struggles with housing, support In Bushkill, one resident is voicing concerns over housing challenges that impact veterans and individuals with disabilities.... Local News 08 Nov 2023 | 01:32
The waterfalls at George W. Childs Park. ( Photo courtesy the National Park Service) Parks Services relays update on Childs Park restoration work There’s good news for fans of the George W. Childs Park in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. According to... Home 27 Sep 2023 | 01:35
Dingmans Ferry. Pocono Environmental Education Center awarded American Charitable Foundation grant Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has been awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2023 Water and Environment... Local News 06 Sep 2023 | 04:24
No one is above the law The evidence contained in the most recent indictment against Donald Trump should disturb every American. Trump threatened... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2023 | 11:36
Pike County to hold community meetings to gather input on Implementable Comprehensive Plan The Pike County Commissioners want feedback about the County Implementable Comprehensive Plan Community Collaboration meetings... Local News 01 Aug 2023 | 02:56
Beginning July 21, this free summer science camp program will be offered on six consecutive Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each week, attendees will visit different locations within the park to do hands-on science activities and learn about different park resources. Photo provided by the National Park Service. National Park Service offers free summer science camp Do you know any kids who are looking for something different to do this summer? Something where they can be outdoors, learn,... Local News 19 Jul 2023 | 04:03
The NPS Trail Crew makes repairs to the Dingmans Falls Boardwalk Trail during the summer of 2022. Work continues in 2023. Photo provided by the National Park Service. Final Dingmans Falls Trail repairs underway The trail crew at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area began the final stage of repairs to the Dingmans Falls boardwalk... Local News 19 Jul 2023 | 03:08
Jose Madera Martinez. Photo courtesy of his famiy. Body of missing 19-year-old swimmer recovered from Delaware River The body of Jose Madera Martinez, 19, of Paterson, New Jersey, was recovered at around Late Sunday morning, July 16, from... Local News 17 Jul 2023 | 01:15
Photo source: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Bushkill. Delaware River weekly safety advisory The break in the rain may have you thinking about heading out to the Delaware River for some boating, fishing or paddling.... Local News 03 May 2023 | 06:34
NPS Photo: A northern spring peeper clings to a twig. Bushkill. NPS to close River Road on select evenings to protect breeding amphibians Motorists can expect River Road within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to be closed on several evenings between... Local News 16 Feb 2023 | 01:13