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November 14 - 21
Flaming Out
There won’t be too many more days to get out and
feel a warm breeze while enjoying the amber and gold
colors of autumn’s last leaves. Some
days unfold slowly, but listen carefully to catch their
rhythm, and you may enjoy the tune. Can you believe
it? Two weeks until Thanksgiving!
Rock and Roll Highway
This view from the lookout above Route 80 (eastbound, mile 20), eighteen miles west to the forested wall of Kittatinny Mountain could be compared to the Shenandoah Valley. It actually is part of the same valley that runs from Canada to Alabama -- the Great Valley of the Appalachians.
Photo by Robert Thompson.
Learning Hibernia
A forgotten cemetery high above today’s Hibernia.
Tucked between Rockaway Township's town of Hibernia and Split Rock Reservoir lies one of New Jersey's many multi-use Wildlife Management Areas. These tracts of land have been set aside for a variety of public uses including hiking, nature study, photography, exploration, fishing and hunting. Some also offer great opportunity to delve into some of the more obscure aspects of the area's history. Lovers of nature, history, and geology will all find something, laced with a bit of intrigue at Wildcat Ridge.
The Tewksbury Register
Hunterdon County is home to over forty historic districts on the National Register. Some of those, in Tewksbury Township, are located in some of the most beautiful and serene countryside in New Jersey. With a little historic perspective, your trip through these antique villages will become an excursion of discovery. An afternoon driving or biking along this route is time well-spent; one that you'll likely tell your friends about.
Rock Legends
Bevans Rock House is a large rock shelter formed by a huge overhanging rock slab and was probably used by Indians for many years.
New Jersey’s Skylands offer beauty, awe, history, and mystery to any weekend traveler discovering the region’s mountains, lakes, fields, forests—and rocks!! Nearly everywhere you look there are rocks; big ones, little ones, sometimes fields of them resembling a Golem’s garden. But amidst this lithic profusion curious explorers cannot help but wonder why certain rocks and boulders have drawn enough attention in days gone by to have been given names of their own. Where are these special boulders anyhow, and what are their stories? More...
Be sure to include the Peters Valley School of Craft Gallery on your fall itinerary. You'll find a selection of decorative and functional pottery, jewelry, glass, wood, wearable fiber arts, photography, toys, books and more. A friendly, knowledgeable sales staff will help you find unique gifts within any budget! Or choose from a huge variety of work by Peters Valley artists online anytime!
Three historic buildings, will be open with talented crafters and interesting vendors to fill your holiday shopping list. Presented by the all-volunteer, nonprofit, Heritage and Agriculture Association, Inc., in cooperation with the NJ DEP/Division of Parks and Forestry.
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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