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July 14 - 21
Temperature's rising, but don't let it slow you down! Take
advantage of a calendar sizzling
with intriguing things for you and your family to enjoy. Art, music, crafts, high country, and cool, clear evenings. What more could you ask for on a mid-summer weekend? Don't
wait; the summer days are melting away!
Paradise Lost, And Found
A mile-and-a-half north of Millbrook Village in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, you can turn off Old Mine Road and head straight uphill towards the top of the Kittatinny Ridge. Just below the ridge are a series of small lakes that define a haven for those looking for a place to get lost wandering through mountainside forest full of wildlife and open meadows surrounding crystal clear waters. But, the pristine aura at Blue Mountain Lakes yields scant evidence of the ambitious development for which it was created. More...
On The Banks Of The Wild Six
When the Jersey sky hangs white in summer haze, head to the woods at Six Mile Run in Franklin Township, Somerset County. The 3,037-acre property takes off from the Millstone River and winds its way through forest, meadow and suburb, with its own renegade offshoot creating the pond in Hidden Lake Park, before ending unceremoniously in a North Brunswick industrial park. But in the park that bears its name, a myriad of trails and habitats alongside this quiet stream are made for easy—long or short—relaxing walks.
Rock A Bye Baby
The Rockaway Valley Railroad was about 25 miles long and lasted for
about 25 years. It was constructed primarily to ship peaches, and
although it also saw other freight and passenger traffic, Hunterdon
County orchard owners were responsible for the railroad's commencement
in 1888.
Record peach crops kept the railroad afloat in the 1890s, even as
the financial picture for the company clouded. Unfortunately, before
the little railroad had an opportunity to turn a profit, the peaches
were infected with blight, and the Hunterdon orchards passed their
prime.
The Little Railroad That Couldn't lives on, if only for hikers, cyclists
and patrons of local lore. Take a walk and imagine the slow moving
locomotive rocking back and forth on its way through the countryside.
Beguiling Bridges
The Rieglesville Bridge is elaborately suspended from four towers.
Going places? Cross the next bridge when you come to it, but not without considering its story and its style. A bridge’s context and charm can make your passage delightful.
Just Plane Fun
The Flight Path Trail in Boonton Township traces the perimeter of what once was the Rockaway Valley Aerodrome.
It’s easy to overlook the rich aviation history in New Jersey’s northwest corner. Way before Silicon Valley and the dawn of the computer age, guys in basements and industrial labs in the Skylands worked on the hot tech of the day— flight Located in and around early Skylands airports, they helped move airplanes from mainly experimental and military enterprises into the heart of American commerce and lives.
Make a loop this summer, visiting area airports and discover not only that science and history but also the thrill of flight — from the air if you dare, from the ground if you don’t.
Coming Soon!
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. Choose your own adventure!
Northwest New Jersey and destinations just beyond those borders, in Pennsylvania and New York, offer brilliant ways to get out and enjoy the pleasures of the season.
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