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    This Week in the New Jersey Skylands.

    Fourth of July! The holiday signifies summer, fun, picnics, family -- but most of all Independence, something we strive to maintain in our own lives as we celebrate freedom in America. And it looks like the weather is going to allow us 24 rain-free hours to observe our special day in the best ways we know how.

  • 07/01/2009 11:31 AM

    • Kutztown Pennsylvania German Festival

  • The KUTZTOWN PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FESTIVAL runs through Sunday July 5. One of America's most celebrated festivals, the Kutztown Festival is the oldest continuing folklife event in the nation, featuring folk art and crafts by 200 craftsmen, the largest exhibition and sale of authentic Pennsylvania Dutch quilts in the country, folklore and folklife programs, six stages of continuous entertainment, music, a wide array of children’s activities, and the best Pennsylvania Dutch food found anywhere.
  • 07/01/2009 11:34 AM

    • Fireworks at Shawnee Mountain

  • Outdoor DJ, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, an All American Magic Show, various food & craft vendors, and a delicious Hickory Licks barbecue before the main event at 9pm. $10 per car load. I 80, PA Exit 309, 570/421-7231
  • 07/01/2009 11:35 AM

    • Morristown National Historical Park

  • A traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence begins with a warm-up at noon. At 1 pm the "Public Reading" will commence. Attendees will be given a copy of the famous document, and encouraged to cheer along with park rangers and re-enactors as they denounce tyranny and praise liberty
  • 07/01/2009 11:32 AM

    • Both Sides Now

  • Follow the narrow, twisting back roads along both shores of the Delaware River -- from Phillipsburg south to Milford in New Jersey, and Upper Black Eddy back north to Easton in Pennsylvania -- through countryside rich in local history and lore, old hamlets of which little trace remains, past quaint homes and natural wonders along the way. Read more...
  • 06/22/2009 08:31 AM

    • Hot Rod Arts

  • Refurbishing a classic car the right way requires an artist's touch. Read about some of the real craftsmen in the local hot rod business and make note of some of the local Cruise Nights this summer!
  • 06/22/2009 03:56 AM

    • Float the Delaware!

  • By canoe, kayak, raft or tube, river trips on the Delaware are about perfect this time of year. The water is high, the flow is brisk, and the summer crowds have not yet arrived.
  • 03/24/2008 03:49 PM

    • Click and Pick

  • For a quick guide to many of the region's parks and outdoor resources take a peek at our outdoor destinations map. Click here and there and plan your day!
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Shops and Galleries
  • Decoys and Wildlife Gallery

    • This wildlife art gallery contains the area s largest selection of hand carved decoys, representing carvers across the US, as well as an extensive collection of original paintings by some of the nation's most renowned artists.

    55 Bridge St., Frenchtown 08825, 908/996-6501

  • Gallery 23, Inc.

    • A Cooperative Gallery featuring fine art, sculpture, designer jewelry, art glass, pottery, photography and more, by 29 talented local artists. Gifts and note cards for every occasion. Hours: M.-S. 10am-5pm, Sun.noon-4pm.

    23 Main Street, Blairstown 07825, 908/362-6865

  • Lafayette Clayworks

    • Gallery specializing in handmade, functional stoneware pottery. Classes available for adults and children in pottery and sculpture. Mon-Sat, 10-5.

    22 Wantage Ave, Branchville 07826, 973/948-3987

  • Liberty Village Premium Outlets

    • Discover 60 outlet stores all in one place.  Stroll through this beautiful outdoor center and find savings of 25% to 65% every day from top designers and name brands.  Featuring Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Gymboree, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren and many more. Open daily. 

    1 Church St., Flemington 08822, 908/782-8550

  • Made To Order

    • Delightful fantasies beyond words! Gold, Platinum & Silver Jewelry, Wildlife Photos, Crystal, Lighthouses. Perfume Bottles, Santas, Witches Balls, Oil Lamps, Paperweights, Chimes, Art Glass, Wishing Stars. Now featuring Pandora Jewelry.

    44 Main St., Clinton 08809, 908/735-4244

  • Olde Lafayette Village

    • Famous brand outlets, specialty shops, restaurants and special events make the perfect shopping destination.

    75 State Route 15, Lafayette 07848, 973/383-8323

  • Peters Valley Crafts Center

    • Peters Valley shares the experience of the American Craft Movement through interactive workshop learning through a series of workshops. A shop and gallery showcases the contemporary craft of residents and other talented artists at the Crafts Center...ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood and more in a beautiful natural setting. Open year round. Closed Thursday.

    19 Kuhn Road, Layton 07851, 973/948-5200

  • The Buck Stop

    • The expanded gift shop at Camp Taylor Campground, located in a beautiful, new Adirondack style Lodge offers gifts from nature, fine crafts, and an imaginative line-up of things hard to find anywhere else!

    85 Mt. Pleasant Road, Columbia 07832, 908/496-4333

Recreation
  • Balloonatics and Aeronuts

    • One hour Champagne Balloon flights. Gift certificates for all kinds of special occasions or just for that special someone.

    , Harmony , 1-877-4FUNFLY

  • Camp Taylor Campground

    • Private campground for RVers and Tenters with wooded sites available by the day to by the season. Rustic cabins also available. Home of Lakota Wolf Preserve.

    85 Mt. Pleasant Road, Columbia 07832, 908/496-4333

  • Delaware River Family Campground

    • All kinds of camping; raft, tube and canoe trips on the river. 3 mi. south Rt 80 Ex. 4.

    100 Route 46, Delaware 07833, 908/475-4517

  • Harmony Ridge Campground

    • Outstanding family facilities near Culvers Lake and Stokes Forest include over 200 sites on 160 acres, cabins, trailers, tent sites, camp store, laundry, hot showers and full range of on-site activities.

    23 Risdon Drive, Branchville 07826, 973/948-4941

  • Kymer's Camping Resort

    • 200 scenic acres, cabins, equipment rentals, pool, events.

    69 Kymer Rd., Branchville 07828, 973/875-3167

    Panther Lake Camping Resort

    Camp on private lake, boat rentals, pool, hot tub.

    6 Panther Lake Road, Andover 07821, 973/347-4440

  • Pine Creek Miniature Golf

    • One of America's largest and most beautiful miniature golf facilities. Flowers, trees, ponds, streams, waterfalls and a charming Danish-style clubhouse make Pine Creek a special place for families, groups and company outings.

    394 Route 31, West Amwell 08551, 609/466-3803

  • Rockview Valley Campground Resort

    • Family Campground offering RV & Tent Camping. Rental trailers and cabins available. Seasonal and groups welcome. Camp store, laundry, firewood, propane, swimming pool, hiking trails and playground.

    59 River Rd, Montague 07827, 973/293-3383

  • Sky Farm

    • Private clothing-optional cooperative for families & couples on 35 secluded acres with heated pool, hot tub, sauna, club house, sunning lawns, children?s playgrounds, sports and socials. Enjoying nature naturally for 75 years!

    PO Box 5051, Basking Ridge 07920, 908/419-5443

  • Somerset County Park Commission

    • Home to 10,000 acres of open space including gardens, golf courses, a riding stable, an environmental education center, tennis facilities, a swim club, paddle boating, and general use facilities. Summer special events include the Free Summer Concert Series and the Fourth of July Family Festival.

    PO Box 5327, North Branch 08876, 908/722-1200

  • Triple Brook Family Camping Resort

    • Camp on a 250 acre farm in the Kittatinny Mountains, minutes from Historic Hope. RV, tent or cabin, two pools, lake, tennis, farm animals, family events.

    RD 1, Box 58, Blairstown 07825, 908/459-4079

  • Windy Acres Campground

    • Private lakefront RV park (no tent camping) offers big lots, private boat launch, waterskiing, kayaking, etc. at beautiful Lake Paulinskill.

    294 Newton Swartswood Rd, Newton 07860, 973/897-8695

Canoe, Kayak, Raft
  • Adventure Sports

    • Specialty in canoe, kayak & raft trips through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. 2 mi. off I-80, exit 309.

    Route 209, Marshalls Creek, PA , 1-800-487-2628

  • Bucks County River Country

    • Tubing, calm water rafting, canoeing & kayaking trips on the Delaware River in historic Bucks County (near New Hope, PA). 40 years of family fun for all ages. We love to see you wet!"

    2 Walters Lane, Point Pleasant 18950, 215/297-5000

  • Chamberlain Canoes, Rafts, Tubes

    • One or milti-day trips for groups of all sizes, overnight river camping. Located one mile off Rt. 80 in PA Poconos.

    River Road, Minisink Hills, PA , 1-800-422-6631

  • Indian Head Canoes

    • Canoe, raft, kayak, camping on the Delaware River. New log cabins, easy 2 hour drive from NYC, family specials, group rates.

    , Delaware River , 1-800-874-2628

  • Kayak East

    • ACA certified instructors. Kayak classes and guided tours for adults and children. Various locations n northern and central New Jersey.

    PO Box 77, Columbia 07832, 1-866-529-2532

  • Silver Canoe and Raft Rentals

    • Canoe, rafts and kayak rentals on the Delaware River. Low rates, group rates, prompt and friendly service. 1 1/2 hr from NYC.

    , Port Jervis, NY 12771, 1-800-724-8342

Family Attractions
  • Franklin Mineral Museum

    • "The Fluorescent Mineral Capitol of the World" Fluorescent local & worldwide minerals, fossils, artifacts, 2-level mine replica. Collect fluorescent rocks & minerals found no where else on earth. Gift shop, picnic area. Open daily.

    32 Evans Street, Franklin 07416, 973/827-3481

  • Kutztown Pennsylvania German Festival

    • One of America?s most celebrated festivals, the Kutztown Festival ( June 27 to July 5, 2009) is the oldest continuing folklife event in the nation.

    Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown, PA , 610/683-1537

  • Lakota Wolf Preserve

    • Come for the photo opportunities of a lifetime and the chance to watch and listen to packs of Tundra, Timber, and Arctic wolves near the Delaware Water Gap. Bobcats and foxes also reside at the preserve. Wolfwatches and guided photography or video sessions around each individual wolf compound.

    89 Mt Pleasant Rd, Columbia 07832, 1-877-SEEWOLF

  • Pine Creek Miniature Golf

    • One of America's largest and most beautiful miniature golf facilities. Flowers, trees, ponds, streams, waterfalls and a charming Danish-style clubhouse make Pine Creek a special place for families, groups and company outings.

    394 Route 31, West Amwell 08551, 609/466-3803

  • Shawnee Mountain

    • During the summer and fall, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area transforms into the center of outdoor festival activity in the Poconos! Now hosting five major festivals, you can visit us year round! Come check out the Shawnee Celtic Festival, the all new Poconos? Wurst Festival, the Pocono Garlic Festival, our Rodeo & Chili Cook-Off, or the Shawnee Timber & Balloon Festival.

    Rt. 80 Exit 309, Hollow Rd., Shawnee-On-Delaware, PA 18356, 570/421-7231

  • Shippen Manor Museum

    • Restored c.1754 stone ironmaster?s home associated with Oxford Furnace. Colonial and Victorian rooms, costumed docents, open-hearth cooking, period music. Open first and second Sundays, 1-4pm. Genealogy library also open Mondays, 9-12. Special programs for schools.

    8 Belvidere Ave, Oxford 07863, 908/453-4381

  • Space Farms Zoo and Museum

    • An incredible zoo featuring North American wildlife and exotic species and a memorable museum housing over 100,000 items collected throughout the US.

    218 Rt 519, Sussex 07461, 973/875-5800

  • Sterling Hill Mine

    • Mining museum with underground mine tour and over 30 acres of indoor & outdoor displays and historical buildings. Recent additions include expanded fluorescent display at Thomas S. Warren Museum and the Million Dollar display at the Oreck Family Mineral Gallery. Gift shop with a collection of world wide minerals.

    30 Plant St., Ogdensburg 07439, 973/209-7212

  • Sussex County Fairgrounds

    • There's always something fun happening at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Visit our web site for a full year of family fun, right in your own backyard.

    27 Plains Road, Augusta 07822, 973/948-5500

  • Sussex Skyhawks

    • The 2008 professional baseball CanAm League champs play another exciting season at beautiful Skylands Park. Check the schedule of games, May 28 - Sept. 7, and plan an exciting and affordable outing for your friends and family.

    Skylands Park, Routes 15 & 206, Augusta 07822, 973-300-1000

  • Tomahawk Lake

    • Water park, swimming in 20-acre crystal clear lake, picnicking, waterslides, boats, golf, catering under circus tents, beer garden in summer.

    Tomahawk Trail, Sparta 07871, 973/398-7777

Farms, Gardens, Winerys
  • Bobolink Dairy and Bakeyard

    • Artisanal cheeses, wood fired breads. Bread and cheesemaking workshops are held on the working farm.

    42 Meadow Burn Rd, Vernon 07462, 973/764-4888

  • Pochuck Valley Farms

    • Family owned farm offers pick your own apples, pumpkins and vegetables with wagon rides on weekends, Aug. 31 - Oct. 31, 9am-4pm. All groups welcome. Gift shop, our own pressed cider, homemade baked goods, deli and market.

    962 Route 517, Glenwood 07418, 973-764-4732

  • Sussex County Farm Visits

    • Nurseries, produce, dairies, pick your own, equine, organic, specialty, farmer s market. Call for your Four Seasons of Agriculture map and guide.

    , , 1-800-473-0363

  • Well-Sweep Herb Farm

    • Formal Elizabethan herb garden, medicinal garden, herb plantsflowering perennials, dried flowers, gift shop. Call for free catalog.

    205 Mt. Bethel Rd, Port Murray 07865, 908/852-5390

  • Westfall Winery

    • Tastings, group tours, winemaking school. Host your small occasion at the top of New Jersey!

    141 Clove Road, Montague 07827, 973/293-3428

Information
  • Phillipsburg Urban Enterprise Zone

    • Visit Phillipsburg for an interesting variety of shopping and family fun. Don't miss the Delware River Steam Train excursion!

    675 Corliss Ave, Phillipsburg 08865, 908/454-5500 x323

  • Somerset County Visitor Center

    • All you need to know about outstanding dining and accommodations, museums and attractions including pristine parks, superior golf courses, world renown gardens and first-class events. Plan your visit today!

    360 Grove St., Bridgewater 08807, 908/218-4300