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September 11 - 18

The 9/11 National Memorial Trail in Knowlton Township is marked by a restored three-sided stone fireplace left from a demolished nineteenth century farmhouse. that now serves as a base for a memorial plaque that commemorates Warren County residents who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It's just a short walk to the monument, well worth taking.
On this final summer weekend you might consider a drive in search of early autumn flavor and regional heritage. 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.

On That Road Again

Decker's Ferry house, Flatbrookville
In the 1600s Dutch miners discovered copper ore in a beautiful ravine located about seven miles north of the Delaware Water Gap. To access the ore and to transport it to Kingston, New York, they constructed a road, now known as the Old Mine Road. Retaining much of its historic charm and remote scenery, the road is a popular scenic route through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

King Of Drakesville

The King Store Museum on Main Street in Ledgewood, once known as Drakesville.
Just off Route 10, near the old, now-vanished, Ledgewood Circle, a stone's throw from the mall, the Drakesville Historic Park pays tribute to Morris County's pedigree of innovative pioneers. Ledgewood's historic district consists of three museums located on Main Street —the King Store, flanked by the King Homestead and the Silas Riggs House—all in the vicinity of the Morris Canal's Inclined Plane 2 and 3 East and two canal basins. Read more about Drakesville, then plan on a visit this Sunday (or the second Sunday of each month.) 209-213 Main Street in Ledgewood.

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...

Mind Your Manor

Shippen Manor
Oxford Furnace and the surrounding historical district are listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Located on a terraced hill overlooking the village, Shippen Manor was built as the iron master’s residence in c. 1754 on the four-thousand-acre estate of Dr. William Shippen, Sr. and his brother, Joseph Shippen, Jr.. Today's Shippen Manor Museum is open for visitation and offers public programming on the first and second Sundays of the month. This Sunday (Sept. 14), reenactors from the 2nd NJ Regiment, Helms Company will portray the times during the War for American Independence with picket marches, kids activities and a chance to meet the soldiers, nurses, and more! 8 Belvidere Ave., Oxford, 908/453-4381.

Get in Gear

A rural paved path through the Sourlands.
Strap on a helmet, pump up the tires and take a bike ride. There's no better way to work out the cardiovascular while observing the sights and sounds of Northwest New Jersey along a variety of specific trails and open road routes. Here are closer looks at some biking routes in Hunterdon, Warren, and Sussex counties.
Go it on your own, bring the family or join a club, or take advantage of two events this Saturday (9/13), just for the cyclist in you. The Sourland Spectacular Bike Rally will feature a range of routes through those rural hills. Or cycle through the northwest NJ farmlands along one of the Tour de Farm's variety of options.

Don't Miss A Thing!



Thanks for joining us in our appreciation of Northwest New Jersey and all the brilliant ways to get out and enjoy the pleasures of the season. 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.
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