WORTHINGTON STATE FOREST, NJ July 2005 trip to NJ's beautiful Delaware Water Gap included camping, hiking, floating down the Delaware, and kayaking in nearby Swartswood State Park. The highlight was the hike to the Appalachian Trail and Sunfish Pond, including 2 black bear sightings.

After hiking from the Delaware River to the Appalachian Trail via the Douglas Trail, we came upon this black bear. We made noise and it appeared to be wandering off to the left. Problem was, it was really coming towards us through the brush to the left. While it stopped to forage, we made more noise and it's head darted up, telling me that it hadn't heard us the first time. As we peered around two trees, it wandered off to the left and we were able to proceed on to Sunfish Pond.

Sunfish Pond Along the Appalachian Trail in Worthington State Park near the Water Gap in NJ. Situated atop the Kittatinny Ridge, Sunfish Pond was created by a glacier many moons ago.

	As the Appalachian Trail runs around the pond, you come to this rocky area where many have apparently been inspired to express themselves.   About 100 different rock cairns have been created by hikers.       Kiley gets creative.     Good thing that they saved this space back in the '70's.

A frog reflects upon the beauty of Sunfish Pond.

	Kayaking on Swartswood Lake at Swartswood State Park on the eastern side of the Kittatinny Ridge.