This Week in the New Jersey Skylands

June 25 - July 2

Summertime! The livin' just got easy. Spread your wings and reach for the Skylands this and every week this summer. Don't wait; the days are already getting shorter!

Kutztown Folk Festival

Kick-off the season over in Berks County, PA at the KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL, from Friday, July 3– Sunday, July 11. One of America’s most celebrated festivals, the Kutztown Festival is the oldest continuing folklife event in the nation, featuring folk art and crafts by 200 craftsmen, the largest exhibition and sale of authentic Pennsylvania Dutch quilts in the country, folklore and folklife programs, six stages of continuous entertainment, music, a wide array of children’s activities, and the best Pennsylvania Dutch food found anywhere. More…

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Print this discount admission coupon or download here. It’s worth 2 bucks; almost a gallon of gas, depending on the day. Fill up your car with some more people (and coupons) and you end up with maybe a couple of free gallons!. The festival is worth the trip. Rt. I-78w. to Exit 49A, 100s. to 222s. to Kutztown. (map).

Tomahawk Lake is a classic family daytrip destination. New for 2010... A 610" long 4-person Raft Ride dropping over 60" into the lake!

School's Out For Summer

These words bring joy to millions of hearts beating with the anticipation of 2 months of freedom. And dread to millions of other hearts wondering how to fill the hours of free time with activity for their kids. Yikes! If a vacation house or summer camp is not an option then a little planning is in order. You can give your kids a wonderful series of adventures by exploring the family attractions of the New Jersey Skylands.

When you get right down to it, your kids like the same stuff you did... six guns, pirate ships, wild animals and sandy beaches still work well. And, with a little modern day tweaking, the age-old themes come right up to speed.

These pages offer quick profiles and lead you to maps and websites for each family attraction:

Attractions map: click and pick!

Farmers Markets

Day and weekend trips in the summer Skylands can also be delicious, with the rich harvests of our local farms available to the savvy shopper at farmer's markets throughout our region. With long days of blue skies and the summer harvest at hand, here is a menu, by day, of Summer Farmer's Markets in the Skylands.

Sussex County offers two fine markets. On Saturdays, housed in a permanent building at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, farmers sell Jersey Fresh products every Saturday from 9am to 2pm through November. And on Sundays, you'll find special guests, music, artisans and tastings throughout the season at the Olde Lafayette Village Farmers Market.

Laurie McKenna at Ringwood's New Legacy Concert Series on July 18

Summer Song

If you're looking for a fun or romantic evening of music -- often free -- grab a blanket and head to the nearest park or garden. Keep an eye on the summer list....

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