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If you asked me two years ago how I felt about Lehigh Gorge, I'd have said that I equate the Lehigh Gorge falls trail to the Ricketts Glen Trail. What's even better than Ricketts is that it's got trains, caves, a river, waterfalls, rock hopping, elevation hiking, rock climbing, and beautiful views. I'd tell you there's nothing more to desire in a good, tough trail.

Today, I had a wake up call. My boyfriend and I headed down to the gorge in the early afternoon, listening to some great road trip songs while passing beautiful mountain views and scores of Tigerlillies on the roadside. Just as we began to see the brown road signs leading us to the park, two empty bright yellow school busses slowed our pace to a crawl. The busses had mint green signs on the back that read, "Whitewater Rafting Adventures," and for the next twenty minutes, we inhaled the very- un green exhaust of the two school buses. As we followed the carbon smell into the state park, we counted six more busses leaving, filled with newly trained rafters.

Pulling around the packed parking lot, we already heard the distant sounds of dozens of voices. We passed the first lot, then the second, the third, and made our way around the boat dock area that had parking designated specifically for the "adventure" busses only. A park ranger's truck was stopped nearby and he was telling a family exiting their car that they couldn't park in the dock area. We defiantly pulled into a space and from the passenger side mirror, I saw him waving us away. I caught a glimpse at the other (6 or so) cars' windshields. Every single one was ticketed.

We backed out of the space, waved kindly at the ranger, and pulled into the second lot. A space opened and we pulled forward, when suddenly a white diesel pick up flew into our claimed spot. Nearby, a group of kids stood around non-commitally chatting and smoking. We watched as they greeted the parking space thief as he got out of his truck. They all appeared to be fresh out of high school in their tight jeans. Each one wearing a tee that bore the name of a 60 or 70 rock musician that they've probably never even heard of. As we drove past, they barely moved out of the way (maybe being a bit defiant themselves) as we tried to scoot by them to find a parking space. I gave them a gypsy curse kind of glare- which I must say matched pretty well with my head wrapped in a gypsy-like bandana.

Finally, we found a spot and parked in the farthest lot from the trailhead. We bitched about those annoying space thieves for a few minutes and then geared up for the hike. It was a very warm day. The heat generated the noon sun. Considering the weather had been pretty rainy around here lately, the extra Vitamin D instantly put us back into good spirits.

First, we walked to the parking lot nearest the trail and let the cool breath of the cave invite us in. The cave was only a few hundred feet long with two old abandoned train tracks, quite possibly for transporting the coal that now surrounded us. The only sound besides our own voices and soft skuff of our boots was the dripping water from above our heads. In the distance, we could hear birds tweeting.

As we neared the end of the cave, we heard human voices again. Up against the grafitti covered wooden barrier, we looked down upon the river. Part of a concrete bridge stood in front of us and to our right were a few dozen rafters in lifejackets being trained by kayakers. The water curled and splashed white in places awaiting the rafters challenge.

Some families and couples hung out on the shore, a few had their dogs on leashes, and one couple skipped rocks into the speeding river. While the mouth of this cave was wide enough for all to see you, from inside of this cave, the darkness made you feel like a spy. We watched for a little longer, commenting on a father and son preparing to take two triangular inner tubes downstream, and then turned back watching cave dwelling birds fly in and out tending their nests in some cubbies. Once back into the light, we crossed the wooden bridge and made our way to the falls approach trail.

Erin L. Delaney is a 2006 Appalachian Trail hiker, freelance writer, poet, adjunct faculty member at Luzerne County Community College, and she is preparing for the arrival of her first child. While she might have cut back her hiking miles, she hasn't stopped getting out there every week. She currently keeps a blog about hikes throughout Pennsylvania at blogspot.com (HikeTaker) and a site about her pregnancy at (TheLittleBlueberry).

Lionel LIO17128 Ches and Ohio 3 Bay Hopper $57.39 Coal Hopper with Simulated Coal Load. Operating Coal Dump Hatches. Die cast metal sprung trucks. Die cast metal operating knuckle couplers metal wheels and axles. Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind. Top Quality Children's Item.

Lionel LIO17129 9300 Wm 3-Bay Hopper with Coal $57.39 Here is a Lionel 17129 Western Maryland 3-Bay Hopper Car w/ Coal Load. This scale sized hopper features die cast trucks operating couplers and a simulated coal load.

Lionel LIO17129 9300 Wm 3Bay Hopper with Coal $71.06 Here is a Lionel 17129 Western Maryland 3Bay Hopper Car w/ Coal Load. This scale sized hopper features die cast trucks operating couplers and a simulated coal load.

S P Whistle Stop 98229 Three Bay Hopper Peabody $75.11 This Peabody L Hopper (#6687) is a Large Scale Model Freight Car from The Original Bachmann Big Haulers. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Fully assembled authentic G scale modelcompatible with all popular brands. Detailed freight trucks with metal wheels. Removable coal load. Molded grab rails stirrup steps brakewheel and shaft. Detailed bays. Rivets and brace details. Accurately molded plastic body shell with yellow and green painting and printing: Peabody Short Line The Coal Route PSL 6687 Do Not Run Car with Doors Open data. Includes: 1 Hopper Car. Scale: G (1:22.5). Length: 163/4 (425mm). Width: 41/8 (105mm). Height: 51/4 (133mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC18743 Ho Norfolk Southern 3 Bay Hopper $32.08 This Norfolk and Southern Bethlehem Steel 100Ton 3Bay Hopper (#144927) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber 100 ton roller bearing trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Exterior braces complete with rivet detail. Detailed brake cylinder and air reservoir. Delicately molded brakewheel. Removable coal load. Three bays with moldedin outlet gates. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted black with crisp white print: NS 144927 logo H49 data. Added steel weight for optimum tracking. Includes: One 3Bay Hopper. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 63/8 (161mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 13/4 (44mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC18702 Ho Beth Steel 3 Bay Hopper Up $33.8 This Union Pacific Bethlehem Steel 100Ton 3Bay Hopper (#36255) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber 100 ton roller bearing trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Exterior braces complete with rivet detail. Detailed brake cylinder and air reservoir. Delicately molded brakewheel. Removable coal load. Three bays with moldedin outlet gates. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted brown with crisp white print: Union Pacific UP 36255 H905 data. Added steel weight for optimum tracking. Includes: One 3Bay Hopper. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 63/8 (161mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 13/4 (44mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC18715 Ho Beth Steel 3 Bay Hopper PRRYB $30.25 This Pennsylvania Bethlehem Steel 100Ton 3Bay Hopper (#180671) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber 100 ton roller bearing trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Exterior braces complete with rivet detail. Detailed brake cylinder and air reservoir. Delicately molded brakewheel. Removable coal load. Three bays with moldedin outlet gates. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted black with crisp white print: PRR 180671 logo yellow dot H43A data. Added steel weight for optimum tracking. Includes: One 3Bay Hopper. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 63/8 (161mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 13/4 (44mm)

Shipbuilders Watch Side-Launch of Hopper Barge for Hauling Coal $39.99 Justin Locke Shipbuilders Watch Side-Launch of Hopper Barge for Hauling Coal - Photographic Print

Atlas Model ATM20000590 Ho Trnmn 2 Bay Off Hopper Cp 257205 $21.92 Atlas' version of the 2-Bay Offset Side Hopper with Flat ends is modeled after the open hoppers that were built in the 1930's and the 1940's to transport coal. Ready-to-run. Blackened metal wheels. Free-rolling 50-ton trucks. Detailed brake gear. Body mounted AccuMate knuckle couplers. Prototypical painting and lettering.

S P Whistle Stop 98270 Three Bay Hopper Painted Unlettered Red $75.11 This G Scale Painted/Undecorated Hopper is an Original Bachmann Big Haulers Rolling Stock. Authentic G scale compatible with all popular brands. Plastic body molded in realistic details. Grab irons brake wheel and step bars are plastic. Load is molded in coal detail. Full rivet detail. Prepainted dark red. Detailed underframe. Dual axled trucks. Allmetal wheels. Body mounted couplers with an additional set of couplers includes. Includes: One G Scale Hopper (Undecorated). Scale: G (1:22.5). Length: 161/4 (41.2cm). Width: 4 (10.2cm). Height: 5 (12.7cm).

S P Whistle Stop 98230 Three Bay Hopper East Broad Top with Vulcan Trucks $75.11 This G Scale East Broad Top #838 Hopper is an Original Bachmann Big Haulers Rolling Stock. Authentic G scale compatible with all popular brands. Plastic body molded with realistic details. Grab irons brake wheel and step bars are plastic. Carries a load of molded plastic coal. Full rivet detail. Painted black with East Broad Top logo and road number 838 in white on each side. Detailed underframe. Dual axled trucks. Allmetal wheels. Body mounted couplers with an additional set of couplers included. Includes: One G Scale Hopper (East Broad Top #838). Scale: G (1/22.5). Length: 161/4 (41.3cm). Width: 4 (10.2cm). Height: 5 (12.7cm).

S P Whistle Stop 19507 5T 2Bay Hopper with Coal Load PRR No. 158637 HO $34.43 5T 2Bay Hopper w/Coal Load PRR HO. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

Coal $11.49 Coal

S P Whistle Stop 19506 55T 2Bay Hopper with Coal Clinchfield HO $34.43 This is the HO Scale Clinchfield 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load from the Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Removable coal load. Includes: One Clinchfield 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load.

S P Whistle Stop 19503 55T 2Bay Hopper with Coal BO HO $34.43 This is the HO Scale Baltimore and Ohio 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load from the Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Removable coal load. Includes: One Baltimore and Ohio 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load.

S P Whistle Stop 19504 55T 2Bay Hopper with Coal Western Maryland HO $34.43 This is the HO Scale Western Maryland 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load from the Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Removable coal load. Includes: One Western Maryland (speed lettering) 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load.

S P Whistle Stop 19505 55T 2Bay Hopper with Coal Delaware and Hudson HO $34.43 This is the HO Scale Delaware and Hudson 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load from the Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Removable coal load. Includes: One Delaware and Hudson 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load.

Patagonia Island Hopper Shirt (Men's) - Mars Bay/Army Green $77.95 Serene in the face of serious heat and always up for a Cleansing dunk in the hotel sink, an Island Hopper is traveler's manna. Its ultralight blend of moisture-wicking 65% polyester and 35% organic cotton ventilates well; the light colors reflect the sun, and the oversized drop-in chest pockets (sized for a fly box) have mesh vents to take in whatever breeze comes your way. Available Colors: Baffin Bay/Corn Silk, Baffin Bay/Clear Pool, Deep Creek/Gecko Green, Deep Creek/Mango, Mars Bay/Army Green, Mars Bay/Bali Blue, Sayulita/Nile Blue, Sayulita/Sunset.

Patagonia Island Hopper Shirt (Men's) - Mars Bay/Bali Blue $77.95 Serene in the face of serious heat and always up for a Cleansing dunk in the hotel sink, an Island Hopper is traveler's manna. Its ultralight blend of moisture-wicking 65% polyester and 35% organic cotton ventilates well; the light colors reflect the sun, and the oversized drop-in chest pockets (sized for a fly box) have mesh vents to take in whatever breeze comes your way. Available Colors: Baffin Bay/Corn Silk, Baffin Bay/Clear Pool, Deep Creek/Gecko Green, Deep Creek/Mango, Mars Bay/Army Green, Mars Bay/Bali Blue, Sayulita/Nile Blue, Sayulita/Sunset.

Hip Hopper $10 Hip Hopper

Bachmann Williams BAC17642 Ho 40 ft. Quad Hopper Norfolk and Western $28.93 This is a Premium HO Scale Silver Series 40 Norfolk and Western Quad Hopper Car from Bachmann. It s for experienced train collectors. A onepiece removable textured black plastic cover on top simulates the quad hopper being fully loaded with coal. Raised panel lines on the black exterior. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Added weight for optimum tracking. Celcon trucks. Detailed underframe. Includes: One Premium HO 40 Norfolk and Western Quad Hopper Car. Scale: HO 1/87. Quad Hopper size . Length: 53/4 (14.5cm). Width: 11/4 (3.3cm). Height: 11/2 (4cm).

Patagonia Island Hopper Shirt (Men's) - Sayulita/Sunset $77.95 Serene in the face of serious heat and always up for a Cleansing dunk in the hotel sink, an Island Hopper is traveler's manna. Its ultralight blend of moisture-wicking 65% polyester and 35% organic cotton ventilates well; the light colors reflect the sun, and the oversized drop-in chest pockets (sized for a fly box) have mesh vents to take in whatever breeze comes your way. Available Colors: Baffin Bay/Corn Silk, Baffin Bay/Clear Pool, Deep Creek/Gecko Green, Deep Creek/Mango, Mars Bay/Army Green, Mars Bay/Bali Blue, Sayulita/Nile Blue, Sayulita/Sunset.

Patagonia Long-Sleeved Island Hopper Shirt (Men's) - Mars Bay/Bali Blue $85 Serene in the face of serious heat and always up for a Cleansing dunk in the hotel sink, an Island Hopper is traveler's manna. Its ultralight blend of moisture-wicking 65% polyester and 35% organic cotton ventilates well; light colors reflect the sun, and the oversized drop-in chest pockets (sized for a fly box) have mesh vents to take in whatever breeze comes your way. Available Colors: Baffin Bay/Corn Silk, Lochabar/Clear Pool, Fish Frenzy/Clear Pool, Baffin Bay/Clear Pool, Lochabar/Endive, Mars Bay/Army Green, Mars Bay/Bali Blue, North Bight/Light Gecko Green, North Bight/Modern Blue.

Patagonia Long-Sleeved Island Hopper Shirt (Men's) - Mars Bay/Army Green $85 Serene in the face of serious heat and always up for a Cleansing dunk in the hotel sink, an Island Hopper is traveler's manna. Its ultralight blend of moisture-wicking 65% polyester and 35% organic cotton ventilates well; light colors reflect the sun, and the oversized drop-in chest pockets (sized for a fly box) have mesh vents to take in whatever breeze comes your way. Available Colors: Baffin Bay/Corn Silk, Lochabar/Clear Pool, Fish Frenzy/Clear Pool, Baffin Bay/Clear Pool, Lochabar/Endive, Mars Bay/Army Green, Mars Bay/Bali Blue, North Bight/Light Gecko Green, North Bight/Modern Blue.

Atlas Model ATM20000999 Ho Trmn 2Bay Hopper Montour 8015 $21.92 Atlas' version of the 2-Bay Offset Side Hopper with Flat ends is modeled after the open hoppers that were built in the 1930's and the 1940's to transport coal. Ready-to-run. Blackened metal wheels. Free-rolling 50-ton trucks. Detailed brake gear. Body mounted AccuMate knuckle couplers. Prototypical painting and lettering.

Atlas Model ATM20000995 Ho Trmn 2Bay Offset Hopper P&Wv 161 $21.92 Atlas' version of the 2-Bay Offset Side Hopper with Flat ends is modeled after the open hoppers that were built in the 1930's and the 1940's to transport coal. Ready-to-run. Blackened metal wheels. Free-rolling 50-ton trucks. Detailed brake gear. Body mounted AccuMate knuckle couplers. Prototypical painting and lettering.

Atlas Model ATM20000986 Ho Trmn 2Bay Hopper Georgia 21151 $21.92 Atlas' version of the 2-Bay Offset Side Hopper with Flat ends is modeled after the open hoppers that were built in the 1930's and the 1940's to transport coal. Weighted body. Equipped with AccuMate Knuckle Couplers. Trucks equipped with free-rolling metal wheels. Accurate painting and lettering.

Bachmann Williams BAC18704 Ho Burlington Northern Hopper $32.08 This Burlington Northern Bethlehem Steel 100Ton 3Bay Hopper (#542979) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber 100 ton roller bearing trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Exterior braces complete with rivet detail. Detailed brake cylinder and air reservoir. Delicately molded brakewheel. Removable coal load. Three bays with moldedin outlet gates. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted black with crisp white print: Burlington Northern BN 542979 logo data. Added steel weight for optimum tracking. Includes: One 3Bay Hopper. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 63/8 (161mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 13/4 (44mm)

Edward Hopper $19.99 Edward Hopper Edward Hopper - Giclee Print

Green Hopper $9.99 Green Hopper - Art Print

Dennis Hopper $7.99 Dennis Hopper - Photo