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March 28 - April 3
Walks of Life
Make your spring break by following any number of paths and trails in Northwest New Jersey. Stretch your legs, breath fresh air and stay strong!
You got the action, you got the motion!
Sticks and Stokes
Tillman Ravine (Mary Jasch)The way to Tillman Ravine in Stokes State Forest begins on a narrow path through a dense stand of towering bare-trunked red and white pines planted by the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1932, soon followed by Eastern hemlocks over 160 years old with high, delicate foliage with only spots of greenery among their mulch of needles and bark. The path heads down to the ravine and undulates along Tillman Brook where ferns and wood asters accompany the walker. Tree species change along the stream’s path with an attendant carpet of offspring: ash, beech, oak, hickory and sugar maple.
Hacklebarney Heaven
Hacklebarney State Park is 892 acres of glacial valley, with gorges carved by the Black River and two tributaries that feed it, the Rinehart and Trout Brooks. The dogs play and we talk in celebration of meeting in these Robin Hood woods. We stand on outcrops jutting over the river and gaze in awe at the grass, moss and seedlings living in the rocks brought here long ago. Walk on...
Boulder Hops and Star Gazing
Outcrops along Jenny Jump's Summit Trail yield impressive vistas
The ancient rolling terrain of Jenny Jump Mountain provides spectacular vistas of the Kittatinny Mountains and the Water Gap to the west, and the vast panorama of the Great Meadows to the east. A haven for those who love a hike and a good view, the Park promises special rewards for devotees of geology, astronomy, mountain biking, bird watchers, bass fishing, and all season camping.
Legstretchers
At the Sourlands Mountain Preserve on East Mountain Road in Hillsborough, three trails begin at the same Trail Head across the grass from the parking lot. Grab a map in the kiosk and enter the woods for this pleasant hike in Somerset County. Take the four-mile Ridge Trail, designated with a rectangular blaze. The blazes here are carved wooden plaques in geometric shapes. Walks are always easy at the trailhead, and this one starts with a smooth gravel/dirt path under tall trees.
Karamac Candy
You’re likely to be watched as you saunter down this old railbed.
A former railbed just north of the Delaware Water Gap provides a short but satisfying taste of days past in a beautiful setting.
This short route is also perfect for those who are not inclined to hike longer, more difficult trails.
A perfect spring warm up!
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Fill your Easter Basket with hard-to-find candies from the UK! Specializing in British foods and candy, and a wide selection of hard-to-find items, Wilbur's Country Store is the perfect source for a unique country gift. Located in a charming barn complex on Rt. 94 in Frelinghuysen ( between Newton and Blairstown), Wilbur’s is the perfect destination on a drive through the New Jersey countryside.
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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!
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