2011 was the year of natural disasters; earthquakes shook Japan, tornadoes laid waste in Oklahoma and Alabama, and hurricane Irene hit the Delaware River regions leaving millions of people without power. In the United States, after flooding and power outages in the Delaware River regions as a result of hurricane Irene, congress is again set [...]
The story of the Delaware River is as old as America itself. It was famous explorer Henry Hudson who first recorded and mapped the river during his 1609 voyage on behalf of the Dutch. The river and surrounding area eventually became part of the Nieuw-Nederland Colonie or New Netherlands Colony, an area that included the [...]
I hadn’t thought of my childhood for a long time, not until I saw that abandoned gas station that spurred memories into my brain with such clarity. I drove by the gas station on my way to New York from Maine. There were two pumpless gas islands, a small service only building, a one bay [...]
The Delaware River is a scenic waterway that forms the boundary between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It also serves as part of the border between the states of New York and Pennsylvania. Opportunity for a multitude of recreational activities abound. These vary from decidedly athletic activities to relaxing leisure-time pursuits. No matter the interest of [...]
The Delaware River is discussed throughout my new book, Philadelphia’s Lost Waterfront, available via HistoryPress.net, amazon.com, powells.com, etc., and brick & mortar bookstores. Conflicting uses of the river and the riverfront (e.g., commercial vs. recreational) are examined, as are milestone events on and along the Delaware in Philly’s original/central port district. The Preface, Intro & [...]
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spend a summer afternoon or a hardcore fan of the railways, a trip on the Delaware River Railroad is not to be missed. The railroad hosts a variety of themed tours out of beautiful downtown Phillipsburg, New Jersey, to destinations throughout western New Jersey. It’s a great [...]
The Delaware River Water Gap is where the Delaware River, in its over 300 mile southward flow from its source in the Catskill Mountains, crosses over a major ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. The river is approximately 55 feet deep at the Delaware Water Gap. The gap itself is a mile wide spanning from New [...]
The Delaware River, which originates in New York state, runs along the Pennsylvania-New York, New Jersey-Pennsylvania, and New Jersey-Delaware borders on its way to the Atlantic ocean. It’s one of the major rivers in the eastern United States, and also one of the cleanest, environmentally. Beautiful little towns, scenic wild areas, and major cities like [...]
Tubing down the Delaware River is as challenging and dangerous as it may be fun or entertaining. People who cannot swim and have an aversion to water should not do this. For people who do like water or are good at swimming, tubing is probably even worse, since they are more likely to not listen [...]
Whether you are a family, a group of friends or just a couple looking for some get away time, the Delaware River Family Campground has options for everyone. You and your spouse can even get in some quality bonding time with your overly active 9 year-old son and your standoffish 16 year-old daughter. Everything from [...]
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