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July 15 - 22

Wet and Wild

The Pequannock Watershed, which weaves through and around Newfoundland and West Milford, has been called one of the New Jersey’s last wilderness areas. There are miles of trails up, down, and around a mini-range of mountains, through woods, past rocky streams, still lakes and reservoirs, with glimpses of the ruins of a stone castle and abandoned iron mines, all framed by dramatic shears, sliced by the Wisconsin Glacier ages ago. Get familiar this summer!
Long lazy days of summer seem like they'll last forever. Don't be fooled, make a splash while you can! Stay tuned to our Day Trip Map for good ideas for a scenic drive! For the more aerobically inclined, the Outdoor Map shows the way to go, or choose among dozens of natural attractions or outdoor activities suggested on our website. Choose your own adventure!

Ye Olde Lake

A summer destination for generations past, Lake Hopatcong is central to the New Jersey Skylands, not only geographically, but also to the many levels and facets of the region's character. Its name derived from the language of the people who first inhabited these fertile grounds along the Minisink Trail, Hopatcong's waters reflect Northwest New Jersey's prolific history of transportation, industry and recreation.

Path to Discovery

Strolling along the Paulins Kill Valley Trail is a fine way to spend a summer day. With access points and parking spaces in many places along this 27-mile soft dirt-cinder path, you can stroll at leisure or pick up the pace as you wish. You can also explore off trail and discover hidden gems of nature, history and the early culture of coal, commerce and railroads. Managed by Kittatinny Valley State Park, the trail is flat, easy and comfortable for walkers, bicyclists, dog-sledders and horse-back riders.

The Other Asbury

As the first American bishop, Francis Asbury set the cornerstone for the United Methodist Church in 1796.
The Musconetcong River runs forty-two miles from Lake Hopatcong to the Delaware River. But in that brief distance, the river and its valley describe, for better or worse, the evolution of modern American culture in the advance of agriculture, transportation and industry. Exploration of the valley is never short on delightful surprises, and deserves to be on your summer itinerary. The historic village of Asbury is a good place to begin.

Summer Stage

The Wedding Singer at Centenary University in Hackettstown on Saturday.
Based on the hit film starring Adam Sandler, The Wedding Singer holds its final performances at Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest this week (July 15, 16, 17, 18, 19). The play transports audiences back to the outrageous world of the 1980s, where Robbie Hart is the life of every party – until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar.
Next Saturday, July 25, the most accurate tribute to the iconic Led Zeppelin comes to Hackettstown as Four Sticks plays through all the hits the way Jimmy and the boys did - with only four members playing multiple instruments.
Then ,running July 30 - August 9, Broadway veteran John Leone, an original cast member of Jersey Boys, will lead the cast of Centenary Stage Company's production of Maltby & Shire's Closer Than Ever, the finale of the theater's 2026 Summerfest season.
Summerfest performances take place at Centenary University's Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown. Call 908/979-0900 or click for tickets.

Easy Living





Thanks for joining us in our appreciation of Northwest New Jersey and all the brilliant ways to get out and enjoy the pleasures of the season. Tap our calendar for the best events for you and your family, or check our current stories. Pick from a multitude of daytrip itineraries and watch out for our virtual efforts to keep you informed. For the more aerobically inclined, the Outdoor Map shows the way to go, or choose among dozens of natural attractions or outdoor activities suggested on our website.
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