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April 23 - 30
Boundless Imagination
Thirty-five years ago Ricky Boscarino bought a hunting cabin in the Sandyston woods and has been modifying it with a passion ever since, his home and studio, Luna Parc.
An artist's eye reminds us that the world is filled with infinite possibility. If only we could appreciate those simple gifts found just outside our door, we might be more willing to set aside our prejudices, less inclined to dredge up old grievances, make war.
Here's your essential guide to the adventures ahead. Keep our calendar close! It's filled with events that will help navigate this most gratifying of seasons. Take it to the limit!
Funky Town
Steampunk has remade a name for itself in the funky Warren County Borough of Washington with the annual Steampunk Music and Art Fair which takes place this Saturday, April 26 (10am - 5pm). This is a free-to-attend event! No tickets are required to come enjoy a full day of live music, artisan vendors, street performers, retro-futuristic costumes and general steampunk shenanigans. Live music will be provided by This Way to the Egress, Dust Bowl Faeries, Durty Rotten Parrots, A Halo Called Fred. Routes 31 & 57 in Warren County. Click or call 908/689-4800.
Treasures of the Swamp
The Great Swamp’s flooded forest floor in Spring. (George Aronson)
In 1959, galvanized community activists fought a proposed jetport that threatened the Great Swamp watershed. They raised enough money and support to donate thousands of acres to the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge was born.
This weekend (April 26-27) the Great Swamp Watershed Association coordinates a self-paced scavenger hunt, solving clues at six different Great Swamp locations. Each site visited earns raffle tickets for amazing prizes. The hunt concludes with a bonfire, s’mores, and the eagerly awaited raffle. Begin your exploration at any of the participating locations: Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center (Harding Twp.),
GSWA Headquarters (Harding Twp.), Outdoor Education Center (Chatham), Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary (Bernardsville),
Environmental Education Center (Basking Ridge), or the The Raptor Trust (Millington).
Join the hunt!
One Track Mind
The Rockaway River begins its descent at Boonton Falls where the fall line generated water power and attracted industry through what is now Grace Lord Park. Follow the Boonton Greenway Trail through the park and along pathways and town streets, stopping at historic locations. Photo: Brian Kutner
A progression of relentless efforts to commemorate New Jersey’s abundant transportation heritage have found renewed focus at Boonton’s Grace Lord Park, where the mighty splendor of the Rockaway River gorge traces a forgotten industrial past.
In Your Element
My kayak has become my favorite mode for reaching wildness, taking me places otherwise inaccessible. I can paddle into spots that are only a few inches deep and explore those hard-to-get-to sections of a river or hidden cove on a lake. The nose of my kayak leads to experiences that are unique and special to me. It is my vessel to adventure and discovery.
Obadiah La Tourette
The building looms over the bustling Route 24, once called Chester Pike, just east of Long Valley center. At once, upon seeing it, you know that the mill holds a thousand stories and probably a thousand more secrets in its ancient timbers.
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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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