Vastly forested preserve featuring hiking trails, campsites & water sports on the Delaware River.
"Many people associate New Jersey with the northeastern-most cities—and the Jersey Shore. But The Garden State is also home to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, which contains 70,000 acres of streams, waterfalls, forests, and a stretch of the Delaware Rive. A day hike up Mt. Minsi is moderate and yields panoramic views into the 1,000-foot deep water gap and across the river toward Mt. Tammany. If you’re visiting during the summer months, you’ll be rewarded with the sweet wild berries that grow throughout the park. Don’t forget to keep your eyes open for the black bears that may be looking to enjoy the same fruits as you. " [Travel+Leisure]
National Recreation Area / National Park
Website: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Address: 1 I-80, Columbia, NJ 07822
Sources: Best National Park in Every State