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October Calendar Full Of Events At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

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By NPT Staff - September 30th, 2015

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donohue has announced a series of special programs and events for the month of October.

“Autumn is a spectacular time in the park,” Superintendent Donahue said. “These events offer some wonderful opportunities to get outside, learn about the park, and enjoy all we have to offer.”

All programs are open to the public.

Fossil Trail Hike
October 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Pocono Environmental Education Center
Celebrate National Fossil Day at the park. Step way, way back in geologic time to learn more about the creatures that once inhabited the area along this moderate 1.3-mile hike.

Archaeology Day
October 17, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Smithfield Beach
Join park staff to celebrate International Archaeology Day; Learn more about the parks precious archaeology resources through presentations and hands-on activities conducted throughout the day.

Lecture Series
October 17, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bushkill Meeting Center
A subject-matter expert will discuss the park’s rich cultural history in celebration of National Archaeology Day.

EcoZone! Discovery Room
October 18 and 31, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Pocono Environmental Education Center
Climb into a bald eagle's nest, crawl into a bat cave, and dig in a fossil pit. Explore the indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. Fee is $2 per person. Call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 for more information.

Van Campen Day
October 18, Begins at noon
Van Campen Inn
The event includes tours of the 18th century Van Campen Inn presented by costumed guides, music provided by the Colonial Musketeers Fife and Drum Corps, colonial crafts, re-enacted encampment and hikes to Fort Shapanack, the slave cemetery, and Shapanack cemetery. For more information call the Walpack Historical Society at (973) 948-4903.

Octivities at Millbrook Village
October 24, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
Millbrook Village
Celebrate the season with nineteenth-century traditions. Stay after the sun sets for lantern strolls of the village and spooky storytelling around the campfire.

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