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October 28 - November 4
Everything is Orangeful!
Halloween means chilly days and barren limbs are not far ahead, so get out and tear up the terrain this weekend. Check our
calendar
for local
tricks and treats.
In Washington Borough the festivities begin this evening (Oct. 28)
with the Day of the Dead--Dia de los Muertos Celebration followed up by the annual Hometown Halloween activities on Saturday, October 30.
Also on Saturday, the annual Hackettstown Halloween Parade, features four divisions of varying age brackets, plus a pet division. There will be prizes for the best costume in each group. Hackettstown businesses will offer Halloween themed food and drink items as well as sales and specials!
The Owls Have It
Great Horned Owl. Photo: Rose Marie JoyFrom books and movies to commercials and graphic tee shirts, owls abound in popular culture. They draw us in with their big, soulful eyes and luxuriously soft-looking feathers, and we appreciate how that spark of interest can be nurtured into the type of informed appreciation that leads to conservation action. These amazing birds have earned their moment of fame and the platform it provides for education. Wisdom on the fly!
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.
Southern Exposure
Part of the former the Kuser Estate on top of Bald Pate Mountain.
Just a few miles south of Lambertville lies an area ripe for weekend adventure and exploration. At
Bald Pate Mountain, components of local, national, and natural history are well represented, as well as brilliant prospects for craft seekers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and picnickers. To get there, head south from Lambertville on Route 29, enjoying glimpses of the Delaware & Raritan Canal feeder and the Delaware River along the way.
Up and Coming
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While you wait for the mailman, 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!
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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