Waterfalls & Nature

Guides and seasonal insights for waterfalls, trails, and nature experiences throughout the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and surrounding Pocono landscape.

Raymondskill Falls in early spring with mist and sunlight in the Pocono Mountains near Dingmans Ferry PA

When the Waterfalls Return: The Quiet Beauty of Early Spring in the Poconos

Each spring, the waterfalls return before anything else fully wakes. Snowmelt and steady rain bring a quiet kind of power to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area—where places like Raymondskill, Fulmer, and Factory Falls begin to flow again. It’s a short window, often missed, and one of the most peaceful times to experience the Pocono Mountains.

Terri H.

Mar 244 min read

Cascading waterfall over multiple levels create a serene setting surrounded by greenery in early spring. Fulmer Falls at George W. Childs Park, Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania

Chasing Waterfalls: 5 Free, Can't-Miss Waterfalls in the Poconos

5 Free can't miss hiking trails with waterfalls and why Babbling Brook Cottages is the place to stay when looking to escape to the Poconos.

Lamar C.

Jun 19, 20255 min read

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