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September 14 - 21
Don't Miss a Thing!
As summer officially grinds to a halt, you might consider a drive through the western reaches of the Skylands in search of early autumn flavor this weekend.
No doubt, fall is the most precious season. It looks good, especially with Northwest New Jersey's usual spectacular crop of fall foliage. And it tastes even better, thanks to the efforts all kinds of farmers.
You never really know when autumn's gonna end, but you absolutely know what's coming behind it... SLUSH! Don't miss a thing this fall. It comes and goes so fast, so keep an eye on our calendar
and watch out for our virtual efforts to keep you informed.
Festival in the Borough
Washington gets big and easy with Easton Brass at this Saturday's Festival in the Borough.
This Saturday, Sept. 17, Warren County’s largest music and street festival features three stages of entertainment with an array of musical genres. Dozens of vendors, children's activities, rides, and a tasty assortment of food will permeate downtown Washington Borough. This year’s music line-up includes headliners Jimmy Vivino & The Black Italians, Big Easy Easton Brass Band, Atlanta Café Band, Grey Man Group, The Outcrops, Parkway Soul and, and many more. The Festival in the Borough is free to attend and includes plenty of free parking. This event takes place rain or shine, 11am - 10pm. For information, please call 908/689-4800, or click the Washington Business Improvement District website.
Crafts in the Country
Wilbur's Country Store will host its annual Fall Craft Fair this weekend (Sept. 17 & 18) at Wilbur's barn-style complex where craftspeople and artisans from four states will set up their wares in a real country setting. For more information about Wilbur's or the fair, located at 735 Route 94 in Frelinghuysen (between Newton and Blairstown), click or call 908-362-8833.
Learn More!
On Saturday, Sept. 17, the theme of the Fourth Annual Northwest New Jersey Rivers Conference is tourism and recreation. Throughout the day, concurrent workshops on a variety of topics explore the destinations, recreational options, economic opportunities and other related subjects presented by noted experts, professionals and officials. Local organizations also will set up tables for sharing information about the region’s resources. Visit the conference website for detailed information on the workshops, presenter bios and registration options. Tickets are $30. Sponsored by the NJ Highlands Coalition, the conference takes place at Centenary University's Lackland Center at 715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown., 8:30am - 3:30pm. You will never again wonder what there is to do around here!
Trails, Tracks, and Taverns
The old mill complex in Little York.
Old roads and new trails in and around Hunterdon County’s
Jugtown Mountain offer scenic options for fall explorers as they wander through historic districts, old hamlets, wooded roads, environmental preserves and county parks. The more you look, the more you see!
Here are the details...
For the longest time
Grey Towers, a National Historic Landmark in Milford, Pennsylvania.
The story of Gifford Pinchot and his virtual invention of the US Forest Service is one worth knowing. His then revolutionary concepts for natural conservation are enshrined, not only in the vast stands of our national forests, but at his family's retreat, now a National Historic Site. Visitors to Grey Towers, in Milford, PA, will come to understand the importance of the Pinchot family influence on America's conservation
ethics and natural resource management policies. You can take a self-guided tours throughout the extensive grounds anytime, or a guided tour of the mansion interior on Sundays, 11am, 1 and 3pm. Click or call 570-296-9630 for more information.
Be There or Be Square!
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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