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October 3 - 10
Living in Color!
The
annual fall foliage bloom is dependent primarily on moisture and the first frost, but peak leaf viewing in Northwest New Jersey normally occurs somewhere around the middle of October. So, do yourself a favor and leave it all behind for a couple of hours on the road, lined with good things to do and
colorful panoramas for leaf peepers.
Generally, the color works its way down, north to south, so head to Sussex County and the higher elevations near the Delaware Water Gap. You won't want to miss some of the prettiest vistas on the East Coast throughout this wild and scenic countryside.
And, on the north side of Branchville is a 15,482-acre playground known as Stokes State Forest. It's mountains of gorgeous woods and clean water, and it's mountains of fall fun.
There is much to do listed on our
calendar for this and coming autumn weekends.
Classical Grass
David Amram with French Horn and cow
In the 1950s, David Amram was part of the Jazz Poetry movement of Jack Kerouac, Alan Ginsburg,and William Burroughs. By 1968, he was Leonard Bernstein’s Composer in Residence with the New York Philharmonic. And, in 1989, David’s hobby goats provided the inspiration and the milk for Jonathan White’s cheesemaking hobby, and thus begat Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse, where they produce grass-fed beef and make
artisanal cheeses and wood fired breads.
On Sunday, October 6, spend the afternoon on the farmhouse lawn, listening to Amram's great music and enjoying great food. Choose from Bobolink roast pork sandwiches and cheeseburgers, cheese plates, house-made local grain breads, produce from the garden, seasonal fruits, housemade beverages, and cookies. BYOB. 1 - 4pm. Free, resv requested. Reserve your spot here, and look forward to a memorable trip to 369 Stamets Rd, Milford
(Hunterdon County), 908/86GRASS.
They know the drill
The 8th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Come out and learn a little bit about the life of a typical Union volunteer infantry solider who served in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. On Sunday, October 6, visitors will see the uniforms and equipment worn by the soldiers as well as observe two drill and firing demonstrations (12:30pm, 2:30pm) on the front lawn of Shippen Manor Museum in Oxford. Costumed docents will also guide tours of the c. 1754 ironmaster's mansion, adjacent to c. 1741 Oxford Furnace. Both sites are on the National Register. 11 - 4pm. Donations are encouraged. 8 Belvidere Ave., Oxford Shippen Manor Museum; 908/453-4381.
October Festive!
Head over to the Riverside Fall Festival (Sunday, October 6) at Knowlton Township's Ramsaysburg Homestead, where you can enjoy a full palette of autumnal things to do along the Delaware: fresh pressed apple cider, Civil War re-enactors, historical displays, and, a special art exhibit entitled Landscapes in Peril, featuring the magnificent scenery throughout the Delaware Water Gap region. Route 46 at Ramseyburg Road in Delaware, NJ.
Consider
Stars shine on White Lake. Photo by Jacob Bryant.
The word “consider” has its origin in the early French word for star-like: “sidereal”. Its use suggested that important thoughts, judgments and decisions ought to take into account the perspectives of the stars. We might suggest that “Consider” now has an expanded meaning, the promise that with some corrections in our perceptions we might also be inspired to change our behaviors.
People who tend the land have observed physical weather-related changes that affect their occupations. Some had to rethink their direction while others continue on, hoping for the best, but onward thinkers all. Here are a few of their experiences...
Color me going!
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Autumn has arrived, and so has our fall issue. Sign up to receive your copy of the next Skylands Visitor magazine here.
While you wait for the mailman, tap our calendar for the best events for you and your family, or check our current stories. Stay tuned to our Day Trip Map for good ideas for a scenic drive! 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. Northwest New Jersey and destinations just beyond those borders, in Pennsylvania and New York, offer brilliant ways to get out and enjoy the pleasures of the season.
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