Friends of Delaware Water Gap N.R.A.

10/08/2026

Join us for Tracking the Wild Things with Charlie Fineran, lifelong wildlife photographer, and Stephanie Sherman, Environmental Education Specialist with PA State Parks. Charlie will be presenting his tips and tricks on getting those elusive wildlife photos while Stephanie displays hands-on artifacts on the wildlife photographed.

Great for the entire family, Stephanie will be providing take-home track mold craft to show how wildlife a wonderful, informative and interactive time as we explore and learn about the wildlife that is all around us.

Members and under 18 are free
Non-members are welcome for a suggested donation of $5 each.

Please pre-register for the event to save time when arriving and to let us know how many people to expect. Visit https://friendsofdewanps.org/living-on-the-wild-side or send an email to [email protected] to register.

Image Credit: Charlie Fineran

10/07/2026

Terry Kloiber will lead us again this year to exercise our artistic abilities, even if we don't think we have any. With Terry as our guide, we will each create a beautiful 6” needle felted landscape that can be hung up or displayed on an easel.

The result is a small 6" felted landscape of the Delaware Water Gap done with needle on the felt fabric. All supplies will be provided for you, including the hoop, fabric, needles, anything else you need to complete a stunning work of art!

Terry is a local artist who displays her art in the local galleries. Her artistry is varied and she is very talented in many forms of art. She has held paint & sips at PEEC, with the Friends of DWGNRA, and other venues in the area. Some of her other art projects are quilting, painting and more.

As Terry leads us through the process, feel free to enjoy the snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic and a bit of w**e). And if you are finished before 8 PM, feel free to visit with other attendees for a final snack before heading home with your new completed felted landscape for display!

The cost is $35 per person. Registration is required as spots are limited. No payment needed to register, we will collect payment at the event.

Click below to register for a spot or you may email us at [email protected]. You may cancel your reservation within a week of the event

10/05/2026

Come spend the afternoon with us at the Van Campen Homestead. We will be providing historical backgrounds of the Abraham Van Campen and B. B. Van Campen Homestead, as well as the Calno-Van Campen Cemetery from 11am to 3pm on October 18.

Volunteers will also be available for a guided tour to the "Van Kamps" fort of the French and Indian War at 1 PM.

Hot apple c***r and donuts will be served, and live music will be provided.

Parking will be across the road at the red barns.

Rain date of October 25th.

The location is 10 miles north on Old Mine Road from Kittatinny Point Visitor Center or 2.7 miles south on Old Mine Road from Millbrook Village. Or use "B. B. Van Campen Property" or "Calno-Van Campen Cemetery" in Google Maps for the location. We will be there on Old Mine Road to greet you!!

Everyone is welcome, this is a completely free event! No need to register, just put it on your calendar and come join us on a great fall day in a beautiful historic setting!

10/05/2026

There's plenty of things to do next Sunday, Oct 11th, at Walpack Center!! Come join the fun!!!!

The Walpack Historical Society invites you to join us as we celebrate Heritage Day in Walpack Center on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm. This year’s event will take place entirely in Walpack Center. The schoolhouse, church, barn, general store/post office and the Rosenkrans Museum will all be open for tours. Exhibitors will be offering demonstrations on blacksmithing, tatting (making lace), spinning and chair caning. The Colonial Musketeers and the Frontier Guard are both participating in the day’s events. David C. Pierce will be on hand to sign his book, “Tocks Island: Dammed If You Do”. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Friends of Delaware Water Gap N.R.A., the Van Campen Homestead and Skylands Archaeology Research Program (SARP) will also be present at the event. Visitors will find a variety of displays along Main Street and in the church.

We hope to see you on Main Street as we celebrate Walpack’s rich history and heritage.

Please note, Walpack Historical Society is proud to be part of the 16th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend. Walpack Center is only open to guests on Sunday, October 11th from 12 pm - 4 pm. Visit the Sussex County Heritage Weekend’s website (link in the comments) for more information about the other events happening throughout the weekend. This weekend is a great opportunity to explore a wide variety of historic sites. Plus, fall colors are beginning to creep across Sussex County.

10/01/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! Sunday, October 11th, is Van Campen Day from 12 noon to 4 pm. Note that this year it will be held at Walpack Center rather than at Van Campen Inn due to road and parking issues. It will be a great day with even more to explore! Our host, the Walpack Historical Society, will have all the usual entertainment and we, the Friends of DWGNRA, will be there to join in the fun!

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO VAN CAMPEN & WALPACK CENTER DAY 2026!!

Important event update! Unfortunately, due to the poor road conditions of Old Mine Road (dirt) and the overgrown parking areas at the Van Campen Inn we will be unable to open the building on Sunday, October 11th, 2026. The road and the parking area are unable to safely accommodate the high volume of visitors expected. We have moved all the exhibits and presentations to Walpack Center. We hope our guests understand that this decision was made with our visitors’ best interest in mind. We hope to see everyone at Walpack Center. We have a fun, unique and educational day planned!

09/25/2026

The 2027 Friends of Delaware Water Gap NRA calendars are hot off the press!

Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures for the photo contest and our judges!

You are able to purchase a calendar at Friends of Delaware Water Gap NRA programs, events where we are tabling, or on our website: https://friendsofdewanps.org/calendar-purchase

Calendars are also available at these local businesses:
📅 Regina Farms Garden Center, 5175 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
📅 Peters Valley Gallery, County Road 615, 19 Kuhn Rd, Layton, NJ 07851
📅 Stroudsburg Foto Shop, 724 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 ​
📅 Village Farmer & Bakery, 13 Broad St, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327

The calendars are $15 for non-members and $12 for members. All calendar and merchandise purchases help us support the National Park Service mission and park projects.

09/13/2026

Support the Van Campen Homestead Project with a delicious fundraiser!

Have dinner at the Walpack Inn during select hours September 18 - 20. Mention the fundraiser to your server to donate 10% to support the Van Campen Homestead project!

Reservations are always recommended!

Fundraising dining hours:
Friday Sept 18: 4 - 8 PM
Saturday Sept 19: 4 - 8 PM
Sunday Sept 20: 2 - 7 PM

We hope to see you there!

https://friendsofdewanps.org/

09/08/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 10 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Middle Smithfield Community and Cultural Center for a program on Hunting in the DWGNRA!

A panel of two experts will be focusing on hunting seasons, hunting regulations, and areas in the park where hunting is not allowed. Explaining these topics will be a Pennsylvania game warden and a law enforcement officer from the park service. Bring your questions and your favorite stories to tell. There will be ample time to answer any questions or issues that you might have.

Members and under 18 are free

Non-members are welcome for a suggested donation of $5 each.

Although not required, please register as it helps us know how many people to expect, and it helps you as you don't have to sign in when you arrive.

Visit https://friendsofdewanps.org/hunting-in-the-dwgnra to register.

09/02/2026

Starting Friday, September 4 and continuing throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend, the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will implement a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over impaired driver checkpoint and high-visibility enforcement campaign. U.S. park rangers will look for signs of alcohol and drug impairment, as well as check for valid operator licenses and essential safety equipment.

“Our first priority is to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead and determine a designated driver if they know they’ll be out drinking,” said Chief Ranger Eric Linaris. “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal, and it takes lives.”

Impairment clouds a person’s judgment. Drivers should plan ahead and not wait until after drinking to plan a safe ride home and secure a designated sober driver.

For more information on impaired driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

For official updates on park conditions and safety regulations, please visit www.nps.gov/dewa.



Image: A National Park Service law enforcement vehicle on the side of the road on Route 209.
NPS Photo/ T. Roessner

08/25/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 10 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Middle Smithfield Community and Cultural Center for a program on Hunting in the DWGNRA!

A panel of two experts will be focusing on hunting seasons, hunting regulations, and areas in the park where hunting is not allowed. Explaining these topics will be a Pennsylvania game warden and a law enforcement officer from the park service. Bring your questions and your favorite stories to tell. There will be ample time to answer any questions or issues that you might have.

Members and under 18 are free

Non-members are welcome for a suggested donation of $5 each.

Although not required, please register as it helps us know how many people to expect, and it helps you as you don't have to sign in when you arrive.
Visit https://friendsofdewanps.org/hunting-in-the-dwgnra to register.