Week 1: The Delaware Water Gap and Columcille...My Favorite Places

Over the course of the spring and summer, I tend to do a lot of hiking and kayaking.  As a result, many of my favorite places are located in the great outdoors!!

(Also, a fun fact you might want to know about me:  I'm a Pennsylvanian!  So, armed with that knowledge, onto my favorite places!)



First off, there is the glorious Delaware Water Gap.  The Appalachian Trail passes through the Gap, making this a much-visited hiking site.  I have hiked on both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey sides, as well as kayaked down the Delaware River through the gap.  The best views of the river are undoubtedly from the New Jersey site, and the vista is simply breathtaking!!

(Image Information: personal photo of the DWG; photo from August 2014)

Often you see hawks or even bald eagles soaring level with you while you're at the top of the mountain, and no matter which way you turn the sights are wondrous!

(Image Information: personal photos of the DWG looking North and South; photos from August 2014)

Another of my favorite spots is a more relaxing locale--a peaceful walk through the woods rather than a hike up a mountain.  Known as Columcille Megalith Park, this park is privately owned but is open to the public.  It's fascinating in that it was inspired by the Isle of Iona has a very Celtic feel to it!

                                      (Image Information: personal photo of the tower at Columcille; photos from August 2014)

Often when I go to Columcille it's to relax and get away from the vexations of life...

 (Image Information: personal photos of the Columcille Chapel from inside; photos from August 2014)