OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Milford, Pa.

Reporter Jesse Drucker on what to do in this Pennsylvania vacation spot barely 90 minutes from New York City.

By JESSE DRUCKER
September 4, 2007; Page D3

What to do: Milford, Pa., where New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania intersect and a stone's throw from the area along the Delaware Water Gap, remains a rarity: a spot filled with natural beauty just 70 miles from New York City that hasn't been overrun by vacationers and weekend homeowners. Outdoor activities abound: Bike paths are in several state parks and along Route 6. There are also opportunities for canoeing and kayaking in the Delaware River and swimming at Milford Beach there. And there are numerous hikes alongside the many waterfalls in the area, including nearby Dingmans Falls. History buffs will likely want to check out a tour of the estate at Grey Towers, the former home of two-time Pennsylvania Gov. Gifford Pinchot, the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service and generally considered the inventor of the modern conservation movement (Tel. 570-296-9630, www.fs.fed.us/gt/1). Antiquing is available, too. Try Forest Hill Antiques, with reasonably priced pieces from Asia and around the world (214 Broad St., Tel. 570-296-4299).