Agritourism in the Northwest New Jersey Skylands

Thank you for your interest in Agritourism and the Skylands region—New Jersey’s “Great Northwest.” Agriculture and tourism are two important components of the Skylands’ economy. This list is a compilation of information gathered on those agricultural enterprises that offer a product or service to the public. Whether you seek seasonal farm fresh produce, the opportunity to pick your own vegetables, fruit and berries, cut your own Christmas tree, take a horseback ride, purchase flowers, or simply an enjoyable drive through our rural countryside, you can find it in the Skylands.

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Hunterdon County

Melick's Town Farm
PYO Strawberries, Apples, Pumpkins. Assortment of Fruits and Vegetables plus seasonal items;Farmstand April-Dec 9AM-6PM
19 King Street, Oldwick--(908) 439-2318
Melick's Town Farm
PYO Apples, Peaches, and Pumpkins, School Tours Sept-Oct. Hayrides, Farm stand, eggs, dairy products, honey, baked goods, jams/jellies and cider;July-Nov 9AM-6PM
472 Route 523, Califon--(908) 439-2318
Peaceful Valley Orchards
Farmstand, hayrides in Fall, pumpkins;
150 Pittstown Road, Pittstown--(908) 713-1705
Phillips Farm
Farm Stand;Pick Your Own Strawberries, Raspberries & Apples- May-Oct.- 8am-Dusk- Farm Stand- Peaches, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn- May-Sept.- 8am-8pm- Greenhouse/Nursery Annuals & Perennials March-June
290 Crabapple Hill Rd, Milford--(908) 995-0022
Schaefer Farms
PYO pumpkins, Raspberries, Thornless Blackberries, School Hayrides during the week. Harvest tours, haunted house, Sept.. Oct.. Greenhouse: Annuals, Perennials,& Vegetables;Easter-Halloween; 7 days; 10am-6pm
1051 Rte 523, Flemington--(908) 788-5907
Leon's Sod Farm
Sod Farm; Wholesale & Retail. ;March- Dec. Mon- Fri 7-4 Sat 7-12
514 Pittstown Rd, Pittstown--(908) 713-9496
Brightlands Christmas Tree
Tagging Shaker Bailers, Free Hot Chocolate & Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coloring Books & Candy Canes, Photo of Family around the Turn of the Century Portland Cutter.;Nov. & Dec. Sun-Sat
608 Milford Mt. Pleasant Rd, Milford--(908) 996-4681
Cherryville Farms
Blue & Norway Spruce & Douglas, Concolor, and Cannon Firs, Wreaths and Gift Shop, Complimentary Refreshments;Open Sat & Sun- Nov. & Dec.
Rt 616 in Quakertown, Franklin Twp--(908) 806-4580
Wildflower Meadows
White Pine, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir & Concolor Fir. Netting ;Open Dec.- Sats & Suns 9am-5pm.
163 Old Franklin School Rd, Pittstown--(908) 788-4975
Aalsmeer Farm
Boarding, Breeding, Lessons, Training. Hunter/Jumpers, Welsh Ponies, Cross Ponies;Open all year round 8am-8pm,
476 Milford-Mt Pleasant Rd, Milford--(908) 996-2800
Old Dogwood Hill Farm
Horses. Training & boarding. ;Open all year Round 7am-8pm.
504 Milford-Mt. Pleasant Rd, Milford--(908) 996-2000
Castlegate Farm
Homegrown wool used in all sweaters. Educational programs on sheep by request. ;Open all-year round on Sats from 11am-5pm.
424 Kingwood Locktown Rd, Flemington--(908) 996-6152
Valley Shepherd
Farm tours, chees making classes.;Thurs - Sun, 10-5 (seasonal)
50 Fairmount Rd, Long Valley--(908) 876-3200

Morris County

Alstede Farm
Pick your own berries, apples, pumpkins at Pleasant Hill Rd. location; Petting zoo at Rt. 513 location; Farm markets at both locations;;Year round: Mon.- Sat.: 9am- 6pm Sun.: 10am- 5pm
2 Locations: 84 Rt. 513, Pleasant Hill Road, Chester--(908) 879-7189
High View Farm
Agricultural education programs for schools, scouts & parties;March- Nov.. Call for Appt.
416 Sand Shore Road, Mt. Olive--(908) 852-6927
Riamede Farm
PYO apples in scenic old orchard; roam 50 acres of apple trees and woodlands; hayrides on weekends; cider. ;Sept.- Oct., 7 days, 9am- 4:30pm
122 Oakdale Road, Chester--(908) 879-5353
Union Hill Farms
Vegetables, Hay, Greenhouses, and Easter Flowers;Farm Stand open 7 days a week from May to October
Cooper Road, off of Route 10W, Denville--(973) 366-0440
Wightman's Farms
PYO apples; farm stand; bakery; cider; Christmas trees and wreaths; corn maze, agricultural education tours;
1111 Mt. Kemble Ave, Harding Twp--(973) 425-9819
Hamilton Farms
Annuals, perennials, Christmas wreaths, farm market, greenhouses;Year round: Mon.- Sat.: 9am- 6pm, Sunday: 9AM-5PM
130 Old Denville Road, Boonton Twp--(973) 334-6528
Millers Hill Farm
Farm stand, Greenhouse/Nursery: Educational tours by Appt.:;May- Oct., 7 days, 11am- 7pm Open year round for tours
10 Combs Avenue, Randolph--(973) 543-6691
Redwood Gardens Nursery
Perennials, trees, shrubs, evergreens;Year round; Mon.- Sat.; call for hours
65 Morris Turnpike, Randolph--(973) 584-0778
Alger Tree Farm
Cut your own Christmas Trees.;Open Dec. Sats & Suns 8am-4:30pm
7 Beacon Light Rd, Washington--(908) 832-2298
Hayfever Hill
;Nov. & Dec.; Sat & Sun only. Call first
95 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham--(973) 543-7072
Desiderio, Ltd.
Horse boarding, breeding, training, lessons; Arabian horses and hunter/ jumpers; trainers welcome; ;Year round: 9am- 5pm (closed Mon)
80 Route 206, Chester--(908) 879-6100
River Run Farm
Horse boarding, training, lessons;Year round; 7 days; 8am- 9pm
190 West Mill Road, Washington--(908) 876-5867

Somerset County

Dave's Nursery
Specializing in grafting: Japanese Maples, Hemlocks, Colorado Blue Spruces and Norway Spruces;
818 Amwell Road, Hillsborough--(908) 369-0267
Duke Farms
Various Display Gardens, Educational Classes, Gift Shop, Outdoor Eatery, Five Unique Tours; Reservations Required, Call for Information
80 Route 206, Hillsborough--(908) 722-3700
Malanga's Farm and Greenhouse
Annuals, Mums, Cut Flowers, Corn;7 Days a Week: 9AM-6PM
88 Washington Valley Road, Warren--(732) 356-0122
Wolgast Tree Farm
Choose and Cut Christmas Trees and wreaths;Weekends in December until Christmas, 9AM-5PM
176 Bennetts Lane, Somerset--(732) 873-3206

Sussex County

Anderson Farms
Many varieties of tomatoes including heirloom, cherry, plum: pumpkins and ghords; flowers, herbs, jams. ;Seasonal Hours
Rt. 15N , Sparta--(973) 875-4384
Bear Creek Berry Patch
PYO Raspberries;June-August, 9am-6pm, Call for Conditions; Sept.-Oct., 10am-5pm
Rt. 517 and Rt 603, Tranquility--(908) 979-1451
Beemerville Orchards
;Open 6 Days a week, closed Sundays 9AM-6PM
73 Lusscroft Road, Wantage--(973) 875-3729
Hillcrest Orchard
PYO Apples;Weekends in September and October 9AM-6PM
Located on corner of Plains Rd and Davis Rd, Frankford Twp--(973) 366-0440
Lentini Produce
Honey, Jersey tomatoes, specialty foods and pies, corn maze , Farmstand;Seasonal Hours
3 Locations: Rt 94, Newton; Rt 206, Culver Lake; Rt 519, Newton, Newton--(973) 579-2424
Lucey's Berry Farm
Jams and Jellies;
41 Beaver Run Road, Lafayette--(973) 383-4309
MV Farms
Call for PYO Red Raspberries;July-Sept.; Tues, Thurs & Sat
418 Route 515, Vernon--(973) 764-6137
Pochuck Valley Farms
Baked Goods, PYO Apples (seasonal), Wagon Tours of Orchards, Homemade Cider;Year Round; 7 days; 6am-5pm
962 Route 517, Glenwood--(973) 764-4732
Sussex County Strawberry Farm
PYO Strawberries, Raspberries, and Pumpkins;Raspberries, Pumpkins, Weekends, 10am-5pm
565 Route 206N, Andover--(973) 579-5055
Tranquility Farms
PYO Vegetables; PYO Pumpkins; Corn Maze;Easter-Halloween; 7 days; 9am-7pm
Route 517, Green--(908) 979-0303
Valhalla Farm
By Appointment Only;Guided Eco-Tours, Hunting and Fishing (In Season), Various Outdoor Activities
30 Brink Road, Wantage--(973) 702-3982
Valley View Farm
PYO Strawberries, and Raspberries, 100 different varieties of veggies;
Route 206S, Andover--(973) 579-7271
Windy Brow Farms
PYO Apples; School Groups Welcome;March-Dec.; Closed Tuesday
359 Ridge Road, Fredon--(973) 579-9657
Heaven Hill Farm
Seasonal produce and activities, honey, jams and jellies, bakery, ice cream, haunted Halloween hayrides;Call for hours of Operation
451 Route 94, Vernon--(973) 764-5144
High Point Farm
sweet corn, pumpkins, ghourds, hay;
94 Beemer Road, Wantage --(973) 875-4031
Pierson's Great Pumpkin Patch
Many Pumpkin and Squash Varieties, Wholesale also;July-Nov.; 7 days; 8am-Dark
129 Owens Station Road, Sussex--(973) 875-7732
Catalpa Ridge Farm
Vegetables and fruits grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers;
Rt 23 & Greenville Road, Wantage--(973) 209-4903
Stephens Farm
Wholesale Organic Food Buying Club, Country Crafts and Tours on request;Wednesday-Sunday 1PM-6PM (seasonal)
467 Route 284, Wantage--(973) 875-2849
Upper Meadows Farm
Farm Market, All Products Certified Organic, Eco-Tours by Appt.;Thursday PM-6PM, other hours by appt. only
16 Pollara Lane, Montague--(973) 293-8171
Walnut Grove Farm
Christmas Trees and Vegetables;Vegetables, Herbs, Garlic; May-Oct., 10am-7pm; Christmas Trees: Nov.-Dec.; Fri-Sun
Corner of 519 and Augusta Hill Road, Augusta--(973) 383-5029
Augusta Hill Farms
Wholesale/Retail annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs and veggies;Year Round, Monday-Sunday 8AM-5PM
47 Augusta Hill Road, Augusta--(973) 948-6012
Cahill's Farm
Vegetables, flowers, annual and perennial plants, landscaping, farmstand;
311 Request Road, Andover--(973) 786-5429
Cerbo's Greenhouses
Shade and Flowering Trees, Shrubs, Flowering Plants; located at 86 Rt 519, Newton;Open April-December, Friday and Saturday
Route 519, Hampton Twp--(973) 579-5518
D'Angelo's Garden World
;Open Year Round, April -Sept.: 8AM-6PM, Sept.-April 9AM-5PM
240 Newton Sparta Road, Andover--(973) 383-7070
Fair Acres Farm
Perennials and Annuals, trees, shrubs, container gardening: unique plant containers;April-Nov.; 7 days; 9am-6pm
1343 Route 23, Wantage--(973) 875-6613
Ideal Farm and Garden Center
Seasonal Produce, full service garden center, seasonal activities, PYO pumpkins;Winter: Thursday-Sunday 9AM-4PM, Summer:7 days a week 9AM-5PM
222 Route 15 North, Lafayette--(973) 579-3893
Kuperus Farmside Gardens
Extensive selection of perennials, trees, shrubs;Open Year Round, Closed Sundays-call for hours
19 Loomis Ave, Sussex--(973) 875-3160
Lockwood Farms & Her Secret Gardens
Full Service Garden Center, Gift Shop, Florist, Produce Stand;Open Year Round, Call for Hours
35 Rt 206 and Waterloo Road, Stanhope--(973) 347-3010
Pochuck Valley of Augusta
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Rt 206 South, Augusta--(973) 948-6511
Brodhecker Farms
Beef and Pork ( freezer ready), livestock feeds, corn, straw, oats, farm equipment and supplies;Daily: 8am-5pm
2 Branchville-Lawson Road, Hampton Twp--(973) 383-3592
By-Acres
Dairy Tours Available, straw, cornstalks, fall mums and greenhouse;
601 Route 519, Wantage--(973) 875-7445
Dana Ray Farms
Dairy Goats, Handmade Soap, Farmstand;7 Days a week, call for hours or appt.
349 Mattison Reservoir Ave., Frankford Twp--(973) 948-0906
Havenwood Farm
Pasture Raised, grass fed eggs, horse boarding, pasture restoration services;evening and weekend hours
67 Henry Road, Green--(973)300-0103
Needmore Farm
Goat Dairy; Cheese, Fudge, Yogurt, Soap, Jams and Jellies;Year Round
24 Wantage School Road, Wantage--(973) 875-0565
Oasis Alpacas
Raw fleece, rovings for spinning and spun yarn from our animals for sale.;Visitors always welcome- please call ahead
530 Rt. 517, Vernon--(973) 827-7350
Pittenger Farm
Naturally Raised Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Goat-all items vacuumed packed for freshness, Hay, Corn;7 Days a Week: 7AM-7PM
143 Creek Road, Andover --(973) 786-6147
Valley Fall Farm
Garlic, Shallots, Honey, Eggs, Natural Lean Beef;
10 Old Stage Road, Newton--(908) 852-7362
Bar-Ral Farm
Christmas Trees!;
936 Owassa Road, Stillwater--(973) 383-5232
Country Heritage Farm
Honey, Eggs, Pumpkins, Holiday gift Shop!;
129 Plains Road, Augusta--(973) 875- 5590
Owassa Tree Farm
Choose and Cut your own Blue Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor fir;Nov 26-Dec. 24: 9AM-5PM daily
141 W. Owassa Turnpike, Frankford Twp--(973) 948-4037
Shale Hills Farm
Pines, Spruce, Firs; Refreshments;Weekends after Thanksgiving; 9:30am-Dark
98 Pond School Road, Wantage--(973) 875-4231
Stonerow Tree Farm92
Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Holiday Gift Shop;Thanksgiving-December, Weekends Only-Call
242 Wykertown Road3, Frankford Twp--(973) 875-6399
Westfall Winery
Wine School and Winery; Winery Tours & Group Events, Tasting Room (12PM-5PM Fri-Sun), Assorted Berries;Call for Appt.
141 Clove Road, Montague--(973) 293-3428
Willow Brook Christmas Tree Farm
Choose N' Cut Douglas Fir;November-December, Weekends, 9:00AM-4:00PM (Weekdays by appointment)
138 Wykertown Road, Frankford Twp--(973) 875-3304
Wintergreen Farm
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas Fr, Fraser Fir, Caunan Fir;Weekends after Thanksgiving; 10am-4pm
Statesville Quarry Road, Lafayette--(973) 875-8387
Borderland
Boarding, Training by Appointment, Riding Instruction, Cross Country Riding, Orienteering, Dressage: Appointment Required, Indoor/Outdoor Rings, 43 Years in Business;Year Round; Daily; 9am-5pm
340 South Route 94, Vernon--(845) 986-9433
Five $ Ranch
Breeding, Training, Special Services, Showing;Daily; 8am-8pm
33 Pelletown Road, Lafayette--(973) 875-3888
Ridge View Farm
Breeding, Training, Lessons, Draft Horses, Sleigh Rides, Wagon Rides; School Groups Welcome;Year Round; Mon-Sat
57 Ridge Road, Layton--(973) 948-3676
Spring Valley Equestrian Center
Full boarding, breeding, riding lessons (English/Western), trail rides, summer horse camp, Appaloosa stallions;Year Round; Daily; 9am-6pm
56 Paulinskill Lake Road, Fredon--(973) 383-3766
Waterwheel Farm
Boarding, Petting Zoo, Snowmobile museum;Call in Advance
124 Fredon-Marksboro Road, Fredon--(973) 383-3409
Farmside Supplies
Horse and Livestock Feed and supplies, pet store;
15 Loomis Ave, Sussex--(973) 875-3777
Space Farms Zoo and Museum
100 Acre zoo, 500 Wild Animals, Americana Museum Complex, Educational Programs;May 1st- Oct. 31st, daily 9AM-5PM
218 Route 519, Wantage--(973) 875-3223
Wild West City
Western Heritage Theme Park, group Rates Available;Call for Information-May 1-Oct. 10:30AM-6PM
50 Lackawanna Drive, Byram Twp.--(973) 347-8900

Warren County

Best's Fruit Farm
Buses Welcome, Honey.;Year Round; Daily
Route 46, Hackettstown--(908) 852-3777
Brook Hollow Farm
PYO Apples, Pumpkins, Peaches;
Frog Pond Road, Knowlton--(908) 496-4577
Genesis Farm
Biodynamic vegetables, fruit, root veggies, herbs, flowers, cornmeal, sauerkraut;
41B Silver Lake-Marksboro Road, Frelinghuysen--(908) 362-7486
Long Meadow Farm
PYO Apples, Raspberries, Blackberries, Pumpkins, Honey, Cut Flowers;Open Weekends and Holidays in Sept- Oct 9AM- 5PM
561 Blairstown Road, Hope--(908) 459-5351
Mackey's Orchard Inc.
;May-Dec.; Daily; 9am-5:30pm
284B County Route 519, Belvidere--(908) 475-1507
Race Farm
Vegetables, Fruit, PYO, Bakery, on-farm store, farm market on Rt 94 in Blairstown;
Belcher Road, Blairstown--(908) 362-8151
The Staufenberger's Whitetail Ridge Farm
Halloween Decorations: PYO Pumpkins, Cornstalks, and Hay bales (Available Year Round), Hayrides, Petting Area ;Weekends: 10:00AM-3:00PM
55 Greendell Road, Frelinghuysen--(908) 979-9905
Donaldson Farms
PYO Strawberries, Pumpkins, Flowers, Corn Maze, Vegetables;Open Daily 8AM- 6PM March 22-Nov 23
345 Allen Road, Mansfield--(908) 852-9122
Four Sisters Winery/Matarozzo Farms
Doe Hollow Bed and Breakfast, Winery, Farmstand;Farmstand, March-Oct., Weekends; Wine Cellar, Year Round, Daily (Tasting & Sales)
783 County Route 519, White--(908) 475-3671
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
Extensive Display Gardens;Year Round; Mon-Sat; 9am-5pm
205 Mt. Bethel Road, Port Murray--(908) 852-5390
Howling Wolf Farm
Free range, pasture raised poultry, beef, lamb, and pork;Call for information
25 Swayze Mill Road, Hope--(908) 459-4474
Mt. Bethel Tree Farm
Cut Your Own; Daily Tagging after Labor Day;After Thanksgiving; Thurs-Sun
41 Mt. Bethel Road, Port Murray--(908) 852-5811
Sunset Christmas Tree Farm
Cut Your Own ;Dec.; Fri-Sun; 9am-4pm
21 Frontage Road, Blairstown--(908) 459-4048
Wyckoff's Tree Farm
Douglas Fir;Nov.-Dec.; Daily; 8:30am-4pm
249 County Route 519, Belvidere--(908) 475-4508

Bergen County

Abma Farm
Fresh Produce, Eggs, Poultry, Bakery, Specialty Goods, Crafts, Greenhouse, Farm tours and birthday parties;
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff--(201) 891-0278
Abram Demaree Homestead
Fresh and Dried Flowers, Corn Stalks, Vegetables including Tomatoes, Cucumbers, etc;7 Days A Week 10AM- 6PM
110 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter--(201) 385-7309
Demarest Farm
PYO Peaches, Apples, Nectarines, Pumpkins; tomatoes; bakery, deli, ice cream parlor;7 Days a week: 8AM-7PM April -October
244 Werimus Road, Hillsdale--(201) 666-0472
DePiero Farms
Sunday- Wednesday:7AM-6PM, Thursday-Saturday: 7AM-7PM; Fax # 201-391-6862
300 West Grand Ave, Montvale --(201) 391-4576
Secor Farm
Retail Greenhouse Operation, Pre-cut Christmas Trees, Hayrides for PYO Pumpkins;Call for Hours
85 Airmont Ave, Mahwah--(201) 529-2595

Passaic County

Farms View
Vegetables, herbs, assorted berries, pumpkins, bedding plants, hanging baskets, cut flowers, Christmas trees, wreaths, hay rides w/ reservation, class trips in Oct.;Please call or check website for daily hours
945 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne--(973) 839-1212
Paterson Farmers' Market
Variety of fruits & vegetables;
449 East Railway Ave, Paterson --(973) 742-1019
Birch Hill Nursery
Annuals; perennials; shrubs; trees; garden mums; herbs; Christmas trees, grave blankets, wreaths;
221 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Wayne--(973) 686-5955
Cedar Hill Nursery
Quality Nursery stock, trees, shrubs, perennials, annual flowers, mulch, pottery;
262 Valley Road, Wayne--(973) 686-0577
Dell Garden Center
Annuals; perennials; shrubs; trees; garden mums; herbs; Christmas trees; grave blankets, wreaths; mulch; lawnscaping equipment, landscaping ;
975 Goffle Road, Hawthorne--973) 238-0101
Eden Farm
Annuals and perennials ;
1665 Union Valley Road, West Milford--(973) 728-1799
Evergreen Farm
Offers miniature golf and a driving range.;
1750 Union Valley Road, West Milford --(973) 728-6030
Glenn Pond Nursery
Annuals; perennials; shrubs; trees; garden mums; herbs; Christmas trees, grave blankets, wreaths; mulch; wholesale and retail ;
580 Berdan Avenue, Wayne--(973) 696-2497
Glenwild Garden Center & Nursery
Annuals; perennials; shrubs; trees; garden mums; herbs; Christmas trees, grave blankets, wreaths; bag & bulk mulch & soil; gift shop;
104 Glenwild Ave, Bloomingdale--(973) 838-0174
Indian Ridge Farms
Annuals; perennials; shrubs; trees; garden mums; herbs; Christmas trees, wreaths, grave blankets; mulch; peat moss; hay;
368 Ridge Road, West Milford--(973) 728-9502
Ploch's Garden Center
Full sevice shop and complete greenhouse: Annuals, perennials, shrubs, garden mums, herbs, Christmas trees, grave blankets, wreaths;8:00 am - 9:00 pm Tuesday -Saturday; 9:00am -6:00pm Sunday
1172 Broad Street, Clifton--(973) 471-5555
Richfield Farms and Garden Center
Annuals; perennials; shrubs; trees; herbs; mums; Christmas trees; wreaths; grave covers; sod; mulch; seasonal produce; huge halloween selection; petting zoo; full greenhouses; master gardeners on staff;
1139 Van Houten Ave, Clifton--(973) 777-7535
Strawberry Blossom Home and Garden
Annuals; perennials; shrubs; trees; garden mums; herbs; Christmas trees, grave blankets, wreaths; full service shop & complete greenhouse;
1364 Route 23 North, Wayne--(973) 694-7500
Two Pond/Bear Swamp Farm
Organic. Custom raised meats, choose and cut Christmas trees.;
176 Weaver Road, West Milford--(973) 697-2541
High Vista Farm
Boarding, Lessons, Training, Trail Rides, Indoor/ Outdoor Rings, Family Atmosphere, Experienced Management;7 days a week
929 Warwick Avenue, Hewitt--((973) 853-4030
Pine Ridge Equestrian Center
Riding Lessons, Trail Riding, Boarding, Leases, Sales; 9AM-8PM weekdays, 9AM-6PM weekends all year
40 Stephens Road, West Milford--(973) 728-0163

    This Week in the New Jersey Skylands.

    MAYDAY ALERT! MAYDAY ALERT! May Day invokes a certain emotional and sensual liberty, summoning waves of Spring Fever and the happy feeling that this most stirring season lies largely before us. Time to dig your self back into Mother Earth. And what finer place than the New Jersey’s Great Northwest Skylands?

  • 04/07/2008 11:12 AM
  • Reel Love!

  • Spring in the Skylands means falling in love- Reel Love. The enchantment of fishing, that is. Start with our general guide to fishing and see how to find 'em, catch ‘em and cook 'em.
  • 03/24/2008 03:42 PM
  • Wonder Walks

  • Some of the history in Northwest New Jersey is best explored on your own. A walk in the woods at this time of year can reveal more than you can imagine. Its warm, there’s little foliage to block your view, and you can watch, hear and smell the forest come alive. The rigorous climb to the Coppermines in the Kittatinny Mountains is well worth it.
  • 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!
  • 04/29/2008 03:56 PM
  • Greatest Show In Earth

  • Flowers generally bloom first in the forest where leafless trees allow the sun to the ground while breaking the wind chill. Tree trunks radiate the day's heat to the ground to protect bursting seeds from frost. Each flower has its own way of doing business. The first to pop above the layer of wet, dead leaves is always skunk cabbage, able to spontaneously generate enough heat to propel it through the frozen ground. Above ground, the plant emits a stink that mimics that of a freshly thawed carcass. The flies that respond will pollinate the hosts a full month before the sweet fragrances of other species bring on the butterflies and bees.