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September 19 - 26
Equiliberty!
Photo: Erin Burnett
As the sun heads south across the equator, Northwest New Jersey will prove itself a popular stage for arts, crafts, natural and historical celebrations all season, as autumn arrives Sunday (Sept. 22, 8:43am) with a schedule of colorful programs. Soft and mellow autumn days can be liberating! For now, at the Equinox, day = night, but the balance begins to tip! So make sure to keep an eye on our calendar for this and coming autumn weekends.
Whole Notes
Warren County’s largest music and street festival returns this Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring three stages of entertainment with an array of musical genres. Streets lined with vendors, children's activities, rides, and a tasty assortment of food will permeate downtown Washington Borough. There is also a Friday Night Pre-Party from 6-8pm at Veteran's Park. The Festival in the Borough is free to attend and includes plenty of free parking. This event takes place rain or shine, 10am - 10pm. For information, please call 908/689-4800, or click the Washington Business Improvement District website.
Three Hundred Years of Solitude
The Solitude House stands as a testament to our collective history as a new nation, as well as testament to all those who persevered in the face of overwhelming odds to succeed.
The Hunterdon County Borough of High Bridge would on its face appear little different than any of the other many municipalities in New Jersey. However, the sign, “Settled in 1700”, which welcomes those who pass through this sleepy little town, implies a long abiding heritage: a story of the longest continually operating iron and steel company in United States and the workers who helped shape our country's history and destiny. Read about the Union Forge and walk the Taylor Steelworkers Historic Greenway...
High Society
Considering the social complexity of a hive, a beekeeper—a meteorologist, botanist and entomologist all at once—cultivates an appreciation for the natural world. Ask a beekeeper about the medicinal powers of honey, the magic of propolis, or his recipes for making mead. Then sit back and listen.
Through the Farny Highlands
Split Rock from a kayak is a beautiful sight in autumn.
Photo by Lee Sandstead.
A trio of Morris County reservoirs, each less than ten miles from the next, dot opposing sides of a triangle that frames sharply contrasting environments. Split Rock sits in one of Morris County’s most remote regions; Taylortown in Montville’s preserved mountains and woodlands, steps away from suburbia and Boonton near the busy intersection of Routes 287 and 80. An autumn visit to each or all promises ample leaf peeping vistas, woodland or urban hikes with water views and flashes of Revolutionary and Civil War history. Put this trip on your list this fall!
Rooms With A View!
Camping doesn't have to end with the summer. In fact, Kymer's Camping Resort makes a perfect home base for most outdoor fall activities such as leaf peeping, bird and wildlife watching, hunting and fishing. The campground offers park model, cabin and luxury tent rentals as well as trailer or tent campsites with water, electric and cable TV hookups. And each weekend, there's something special going on: Fall Harvest Weekend on September 27, and three big Halloween Weekends right through October! Located on two-hundred scenic acres in Sussex County near the Kittatinny Mountains, at 69 Kymer Road in Branchville, you won't find a better spot to enjoy fall outdoors!
Don't Miss A Thing!
This weekend (Sept 21-22), a two-day festival will feature hot air balloon launches, tethered rides and a Balloon Glow featuring Fred G. Monster, drone demos, food trucks, vendors, children's entertainment with crafts, shows and games, live bands and DJ.
Celebrate Warren County's 200th Birthday at David’s Country Inn, Tuesday, November 12. The gala will include a dinner buffet, cash bar and music, along with dancing, a demonstration of period dances, and a costume contest. Attendees are invited (but not required) to come in Regency/Federal Era attire in honor of the County’s earliest days. $25 before Oct. 1, $35 after.
Get Tickets Now and Save!
Historic sites throughout Somerset County will hold tours led by costumed interpreters and actors portraying historical figures, special collections and exhibitions, and a seemingly unending variety of activities for public involvement and enjoyment.
Plan your trip!
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!
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