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June 18 - 25
Turning Point
In a land crisscrossed by interstates, punctuated with traffic lights, and clogged with cars, it’s easy to overlook how much northwestern New Jersey territory you can still cover on a horse. Saddle up this summer!
The summer solstice is Friday (June 20), the day with more light than any other! Good thing; you'll need all that sunshine to enjoy all that Northwest New Jersey has to offer this and every day of the splendid season. Take advantage of a schedule full of intriguing things for you and your family to enjoy. Or choose among dozens of natural attractions or outdoor activities suggested on our website. Spread your wings and reach for the Skylands; summer starts now!
Take a Float on the Wild Side!
Heading upstream through the Refuge from Bassetts Bridge, the Wallkill is a corridor of beauty.
The Wallkill River shares with great rivers like the Nile and the Rhine the peculiarity of northward flow. From out of Lake Mohawk, it spills over a dam then becomes a stream, bubbling and rushing fast, seeming most determined to be free.
Ferrytales
River frontage at what is now Worthington State park has always been a popular place.
Situated along the river, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Worthington State Forest comprises almost 6,000 acres extending about seven miles along the Kittatinny Ridge. If you visit this popular destination, a little historical background will make your stay even more enjoyable.
Big River
The Raritan South Branch resembles an arm embracing northwest New Jersey as it runs southwest from Budd Lake through communities it has nourished for hundreds of years, valleys dripping with serenity, and wooded vistas perfumed with the fragrance of a mountain stream. The reservoirs at Spruce Run and Round Valley near Clinton mark the river's "elbow" as it turns to head southeast to the Piedmont, tranquilized, but no less beautiful as it approaches Raritan Bay. For those in search of the latest in nature's seasonal fashions, glances of living local heritage, or the tug of a Jersey trout, following the South Branch from Mt. Olive to Duke Farms in Hillsborough yields a memorable ramble. Check your Google Map, grab your GoPro, maybe hitch your Raleigh or Old Town to the car top, and get started.
Old Man and the Pond
These days, even fishin’ from my heavy-duty, extra-large Cabela’s chair is limited to lakes where I have a smooth – and short – path from my truck to the water’s edge. One thing will never change, however — I still love fishin’. Love it, love it, love it!
Planet Jersey!
If you come upon a wood turtle, admire that groovy carapace and those sexy red legs; and move him out of the road if you have to. But you may not take him home! Wood turtles gained designation as a threatened species in 1979 because of habitat loss and their popularity in the illegal pet trade. There are ten types of turtles in our neck of the woods; all quite fascinating, but let them be! Take a closer look...
Don't miss Saturday's tenth annual Ramsaysburg Summer Concerts season opener with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams - a regional favorite known for their irresistible Americana sound and roots in the Knowlton Riverfest tradition - performing in the bucolic Riverside Amphitheater along the Delaware River, part of the twelve-acre historical park in Knowlton NJ. (rain date June 22)
Celebrate Warren County’s 200th birthday with music, food, games, activities for all ages. The event features fun for all ages with free admission, parking, rides and games, while 11 bands – all with local connections – will play on two stages throughout the day. Craft and informational vendors will be on hand, with refreshments available for purchase from food trucks and a beverage garden featuring beer and wine from the breweries and wineries located within Warren County. Warren County Community College, 475 Rt. 57 West.
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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