Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. (from Rev. 21:10, 22—22:5 ) I live in the Upper Delaware Scenic National Recreation Area. This amazing section of the Delaware River is famous for its rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on calm water and whitewater. The awesome, scenic sections include The Hawks Nest cliffs, and observing Bald Eagles overhead. The river is fed by numerous magnificent waterfalls, some flowing hundreds of feet. Usually, the waterfalls cascade peacefully and clearly into a stream flowing to the river. After heavy rainstorms the tributaries surge gathering dirt as they head to the river. The river becomes a muddy brown, overflowing the banks, flooding the campsites, and contains dangerous whirlpools capable of drowning a person. This is the watershed reality of the Delaware River Scenic Recreation Area. It can, at times, be l...