Kayaking From the Poxono Boat Access to the Kittatinny Visitors Center

Paddling trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area can range from trips of a few hours to 2 days. But one very easy paddling trip is the 2-3 hour 8 mile paddle from the Poxono Boat Access, located on Old Mine Road, to the Kittatinny Visitors Center on the New Jersey side.

The Poxono Boat Access has a lot of boating and fishing activity. But if you’re into wildlife photography you’ll encounter Heron and Bald Eagles, and if you take the time to paddle upstream of the access and explorer the small coves you’ll might experience muskrat and beaver slapping their tails within a few feet of your boat. This boat access is also a great fishing spot.

While paddling to the Kittatinny Visitors Center you’ll encounter mostly flatwater and possibly a slight headwind which may require some paddling proceed ahead. This is a very active tourism section of the Delaware River so you’ll likely encounter other paddlers and rafters.

If water levels are high enough be sure to explore the small channels on the river right and between the islands where you’ll discover small riffles and nice scenery. These channels also provide escape from the numerous touring rafters.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of camping is the gathering around the campfire in the evening. The effect of campfire smoke and a crackling campfire creates a relaxation experience you can’t get from anything else. And for many campers cooking meals at the campfire is the highlight of the camping trip. And campfire meals do not have to be limited to cooking frankfurters on a stick.

Campfire stuffed peppers can be a satisfying easy to create meal for campers.
 

You will need these ingredients:

6 green peppers with tops and seeds removed
2 cups of cooked rice
1 medium chopped onion
2-3 clove chopped garlic
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp butter
1 Jar of Ragu Rich and Meaty Spaghetti Sauce (or your favorite sauce)
Boil green peppers for approximately 5 minutes. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. It’s easier to premix the ingredients at home. Stuff the peppers with the ingredients and wrap the peppers individually with 2 layers of heavy duty aluminum foil. Bake in medium hot coals for 30 minutes. Turn occasionally and do not cook in very hot coals or direct fire.

A few ears of butter dripping corn and some fire baked garlic bread would go well with this meal.

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