November 14 - 21
Flaming Out
There won’t be too many more days to get out and
feel a warm breeze while enjoying the amber and gold
colors of autumn’s last leaves. Some
days unfold slowly, but listen carefully to catch their
rhythm, and
you may enjoy the tune. Can you believe
it?
Two weeks until Thanksgiving!
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.
Interstate Route 80, aka the
Christopher Columbus Highway, can be a scenic tour through an ancient glacial lake, across a glacial moraine, over the New Jersey Highlands into the vast Valley and Ridge province. Enjoy your next ride with a new perspective!
Drive on...
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.
The Tewksbury Register
Hunterdon County is home to over forty historic districts on the National Register. Some of those, in
Tewksbury Township, are located in some of the most beautiful and serene countryside in New Jersey. With a little historic perspective, your trip through these
antique villages will become an excursion of discovery. An afternoon driving or biking along this route is time well-spent;
one that you'll likely tell your friends about.
Rock Legends
Bevans Rock House is a large rock shelter formed by a huge overhanging rock slab and was probably used by Indians for many years.
New Jersey’s Skylands offer beauty, awe, history, and mystery to any weekend traveler discovering the region’s mountains, lakes, fields, forests—and rocks!! Nearly everywhere you look there are rocks; big ones, little ones, sometimes fields of them resembling a Golem’s garden. But amidst this lithic profusion curious explorers cannot help but wonder why certain rocks and boulders have drawn enough attention in days gone by to have been given names of their own. Where are these special boulders anyhow, and what are their stories?
More...
Be sure to include the
Peters Valley School of Craft Gallery on your fall itinerary. You'll find a selection of decorative and functional pottery, jewelry, glass, wood, wearable fiber arts, photography, toys, books and more. A friendly, knowledgeable sales staff will help you find unique gifts within any budget! Or choose from a huge variety of work by Peters Valley artists
online anytime! Three historic buildings, will be open with talented crafters and interesting vendors to fill your holiday shopping list. Presented by the all-volunteer, nonprofit, Heritage and Agriculture Association, Inc., in cooperation with the NJ DEP/Division of Parks and Forestry.
November 7 - 14
Looking Back
On this November morning, many of the fields in our rural part of the state contain rows of corn stubble or the ragged remains of hay that has been harvested by this time of year.
Memories can be found behind every boulder and around each bend. The clocks have turned back to
Daylight Craving Time, but there is much to do
Track of Our Tears
The
9/11 National Memorial Trail now links with the
Paulinskill Valley Trail in Knowlton Township and is marked by a restored three-sided stone fireplace left from a demolished nineteenth century farmhouse.
The restored fireplace now serves as a base for a memorial plaque that commemorates the four Warren County residents who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It's just a short, and delightful, walk to the monument,
well worth taking.
Hawk Eyes
A red-tailed resident at The Raptor Trust. (photo courtesy The Raptor Trust)
A visit to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, PA, during the fall
raptor migration of 1964, inspired Len and Diane Soucy's special interest in birds of prey, and led to their life's work at
The Raptor Trust in Millington. Although watching birds of prey doesn't have to define your life, you may find yourself with a bit of
raptor fever after a taste of the annual fall migration. Some species, like the northern goshawk, golden eagle, and red-tailed hawk actually increase in numbers in November, but each species has its own window of time. You can start with this
primer for watching these magnificent and magical birds. Then head for
Merrill Creek Reservoir,
Raccoon Ridge or several other prime spots in the region.
Denville Detour
Jonathan's Woods. Photo by Dan Balogh.
Even today, if you needed a natural hideout—a really good one—
Jonathan’s Woods could work. This six hundred plus acre pocket of undeveloped property, speckled with high and low ferns and Indian paintbrush, crossed by slender streams and marked by sharply rising rocky outcroppings, lies not far from one of Morris County’s busiest highways: Interstate Route 80. And yet the tract offers unexpected isolation. You could, as they say,
get lost here!
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.
Visit lovely
Gallery 23 at 23 Main St. in Blairstown with the holidays in mind. Featured artists for November are
Lori Heninger and
Ruxi Tirisi, specializing in glass lampwork and fine silver jewelry.
October 31 - November 6
Closing Arguments
Trails ablaze at Blue Mountain Lake
Indian Summer is sweet and short, and
Halloween means chilly days and barren limbs are not far ahead.
But don't be afraid to make a choice! The road ahead is lined with
good things to do and
colorful panoramas linger. Pick from a multitude of
daytrip itineraries and watch out for our virtual efforts to keep you informed.
Treasure the journey!
Eminent Remains
A visitor walking around the
Burying Ground of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown will recognize two things right away: a lot of gravestones corresponding to Morristown street names such as Mills, Cutler, Condict, DeHart, Vail and Phoenix (to name a few); and what the ravages of time and nature can do to a place.
Trickle Down
Spruce Run Creek is a sparkling ribbon of natural beauty whose course through rich agricultural land interspersed with hardwood and evergreen forests still embodies the area's early history and provides sanctuary for many species of wildlife. The spring rises along the ridge of Schooley's Mountain, ten miles northeast of the reservoir near the boundary of Washington Township, in Morris County, and Lebanon Township, in Hunterdon County.
Foliated again!
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.
On the Trail
Each of the fourteen sites along this weekend's
Explore Warren History Trail offers visitors a special activity. At Knowlton Township's
Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead, trail-goers will enjoy the annual
Riverside Fall Festival along with
interpretive tours of the grounds on
Saturday, November 2 (10am-4pm). Visit
Ken's Famous Apple Tent to taste an assortment of locally-grown apples, as well as cider pressed on-site, and choose from an array of homemade baked apple goods at
Ye Olde Bake Sale. E&R Mathez Farm will offer samplings of their delicious honey and
River Valley Community Grains offer locally-grown grains, milled flour, and other items. There will be wool spinning, and kid’s activities that will include making corn husk dolls. As always, visitors can enjoy the natural allure of the property and relish magnificent seasonal views along Delaware River. The Ramsaysburg Homestead is located at
140 Route 46 at Ramseyburg Road in Delaware, NJ.
Many of Warren County’s historic sites will again participate in the annual self-guided county-wide tour, with family activities at each location, scheduled this year for the weekend of November 2-3, 2024. Each stop along the trail offers something different and exciting for the whole family.
Each site will open 10am-4pm on either Saturday or Sunday.
Download this map and guide to plan your trip!
A fine art gallery like no other with unique, handmade gifts and cards as well as community-based, offering classes such as yoga, meditation, and continued learning lectures.
Visit us during "Come in Saturdays" for all-day open mic and Sundays to try unique nootropic chocolate or mushroom coffee.
October 17 - 24
From The Ground Up
It all starts in the dirt and rises to the top, and October is the time to find your
field of fun. So make a list! Could be an
apple orchard, lines of ageless trees laden with the mythical fruit, each cultivated for its own purpose. But you can pick more than apples. You can get all kinds of late season vegetables and berries. And it's not too early to begin the all-important
pumpkin search. Some farms include wagon rides to the picking area and shops filled with baked goods. Others sell local cider, and a few places make their own. And it's not hard to find a
corn maze full of twists and turns. And umpteen million potential
wine lovers within an hour’s drive is a natural energizer for a wealth of ideas. And so many have borne fruit.
Enjoy the harvest!
Taste Test
On Saturday (Oct. 19) the thirteenth annual
Sussex County Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival will celebrate the agriculture, heritage and outdoor attributes of
New Jersey's Great Northwest. The annual Sussex County autumn celebration features family activities, craft demonstrations, agricultural exhibits, food vendors, local artisans, a winery and live music. The
Sussex County Beekeepers Association will have educational displays, materials and an array of honey products. For those who love all things garlic, we’ll have the
Garden State Garlic Growers. The
free, family oriented event runs from 10am - 4pm at the
Sussex County Fairgrounds,
37 Plains Road in Augusta. For more details,
click here!
Cheese Stakes
Once the backbone of northwestern New Jersey agriculture, dairy farms have been fading for the last sixty years. Hayfields, horses and garden centers have largely replaced the cows and creameries that once dominated the landscape.
Some enterprising farmers have turned to making cheese to keep their dairies viable. Cows, along with sheep and goats, have found their way into mainstream consumption via locally made cheeses. Each dairy farmer has a different approach, a unique product and their own story to tell.
Learn a bit about these artisanal cheeses and their variety of types, styles and flavors.
Harvest Kings
By the time the mill at Ralston squeezed its first drop of cider, the brandy industry in New Jersey was more than 130 years old, having begun in Morris County in 1773. Of all the
cider mills in New Jersey, Nesbitt's is the
only survivor.
Barn People
This property is private, however the road is quiet, and you can stop and get a good view across an open equestrian exercise area.
Keep your eyes open on your
road trips this fall, and you might notice something like this classic Dutch-American barn just north of Oldwick village. Dutch barns are a rare breed; there are probably fewer than 700 of them still intact--a good portion of those in our backyard.
For barn people, when so powerful an agent as a barn leaves the land, that thing that evokes so many feelings and sentiments of times gone by, such an event can even make us feel sadness.
One thing that most people are not aware of, not even native New Jerseyans, is that our part of the state has the
greatest diversity of barn types perhaps in the entire North American continent. More than 150 years ago, they went truly ballistic with all kinds of barn building expressions. We are lucky to have this diverse collection of architectural history in our midst. Take some time, learn and enjoy them before they are lost.
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Up in Smoke
This eroding field at Wattles Stewardship Center in Asbury was taken out of farm production to protect a nearby Musconetcong River tributary and planted with the warm-season grasses. There is Indiangrass, switchgrass, little bluestem and big bluestem (with the turkeyfoot top). Among the field’s inhabitants are field sparrow, Savannah sparrow, and pollinators like cabbage white butterflies and native bees.
They called it
“prairie coal”. The abundant fuel that kept American midwestern farming families warm through the winters of the late nineteenth century was the tallgrass that grew wild all around them across the plains, twisted into bundles and burned in rudimentary household stoves.
Warm season grasses can still be a steady reliable source of heat-yielding, combustible, carbon-rich biofuel — and
90% emission free!
Well-Sweep Herb Farm, a family endeavor, is home to one of the largest assembly of herbs and perennials in the country, with a collection which now tops 1,898 varieties. Whether you’re a collector, designer, dabbler or windowsill gardener, your curiosity will likely be aroused. Don't miss this Sunday's
Mad Herbal Tea Party!
Many of Warren County’s historic sites will again participate in the annual self-guided county-wide tour, with family activities at each location, scheduled this year for the weekend of November 2-3, 2024. Each stop along the trail offers something different and exciting for the whole family.
Each site will open 10am-4pm on either Saturday or Sunday.
Use this map and guide to plan your trip!
Celebrate Warren County's 200th Birthday at David’s Country Inn, Tuesday, November 12. The gala will include a dinner buffet, cash bar and music, along with dancing, a demonstration of period dances, and a costume contest. Attendees are invited (but not required) to come in Regency/Federal Era attire in honor of the County’s earliest days.
October 10 - 17
The Hunt For Orange October!
Waterloo Village breaks out the colors. Photo: Charlie Fineran.
The
annual fall foliage bloom is dependent primarily on moisture and the first frost, but peak leaf viewing in Northwest New Jersey normally begins in the first half 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. Pick from a multitude of
daytrip itineraries and watch out for our virtual efforts to keep you informed.
Roadside Attractions
Van Campen Inn on Old Mine Road in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
A casual stop at the Isaac Van Campen House (or Van Campen Inn) blossoms effortlessly into a
full day of exploration and discovery. The Inn is among the most prominent "official” destinations along the Old Mine Road, but it is not at all apparent how many features actually wait here for discovery. You can find out this Sunday (Oct. 13, 2024) during
Van Campen Day, the
Walpack Historical Society's annual heritage weekend.
King Of Drakesville
The King Store Museum on Main Street in Ledgewood, once known as Drakesville.
Just off Route 10, near the old, now-vanished, Ledgewood Circle, a stone's throw from the mall, the
Drakesville Historic Park pays tribute to Morris County's pedigree of innovative pioneers.
Ledgewood's historic district consists of
three museums located on Main Street —the King Store, flanked by the King Homestead and the Silas Riggs House—all in the vicinity of the Morris Canal's Inclined Plane 2 and 3 East and two canal basins.
Read more about Drakesville, then plan on a visit this Sunday (or the second Sunday of each month.)
209-213 Main Street in Ledgewood.
Trickle Down
Spruce Run Creek is a sparkling ribbon of natural beauty whose course through rich agricultural land interspersed with hardwood and evergreen forests still embodies the area's early history and provides sanctuary for many species of wildlife. The spring rises along the ridge of Schooley's Mountain, ten miles northeast of the reservoir near the boundary of Washington Township, in Morris County, and Lebanon Township, in Hunterdon County.
Discover!
This weekend, historic sites throughout Somerset County will hold tours led by costumed interpreters and actors portraying historical figures, special collections and exhibitions, and a seemingly unending variety of activities for public involvement and enjoyment.
Plan your trip!
The Sussex County autumn celebration on October 19 features local artisans, crafters & vendors. There will be garlic vendors for those who love all things garlic. We’ll have the Sussex County Beekeepers, wine, live music, food & much more. Kids can paint pumpkins, do crafts or ride in a hay wagon.
Visit lovely
Gallery 23 at 23 Main St. in Blairstown this fall. Featured artists for October are
Jane Voorhees, best known for her sculptural jewelry; and
Brooke Vanderzee, a self-taught mixed media jewelry designer. Both will offer 10% off any one item for the month.
October 3 - 10
AchktoberFest!
Cornhusk dolls spring to life at Ramsaysburg this fall.
No matter how you spell it, events throughout October in Northwest New Jersey’s Skylands add up to one giant celebration of autumn. Arts, harvests, history – pretty much everything that needs expressing is expressed this month, beginning in a big way
this weekend. You'll find more about these events and much more on our
calendar for this and coming weekends.
Pick from a multitude of
daytrip itineraries and watch out for our virtual efforts to keep you informed.
The Franklin Marble
The wilds of Sparta Mountain begin at Ryker Lake. (Dan Balogh)
The sustained productivity of the Sparta Mountain iron mines, which began in the late 1700s, attracted the attention of Thomas Edison, who built a massive experimental plant to process iron ore and a namesake village in 1889. Today, the
Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) includes thousands of acres managed cooperatively by the New Jersey Audubon Society and the New Jersey Division of Fish, Game, and Wildlife. The result is an extensive network of trails that beckon outdoor lovers in search of birds and other wildlife, hikers looking for challenging terrain, hunters and fishers, photographers pursuing remote panoramas and seasonal color, or explorers tracking the signs and scars of historical endeavors.
Gear up!
All Along the Byway
The Millstone Valley Scenic Byway is a narrow 23-mile roadway loop paralleling the western side of the Millstone River and the eastern side of the Delaware & Raritan Canal between the villages of Millstone and Kingston. Found within the Byway are eight Historic Districts containing buildings of historic and architectural importance; a twelve-mile section of the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park that offers preserved vintage dwellings, albeit mostly private; an intact section of the D&R Canal with its locks and towpath; vintage bridges; and roadways over which Revolutionary War troops marched nearly 240 years ago. Outdoor enthusiasts can fish, hike, bike, jog, horse-back ride, canoe or kayak and bird-watch at various locations.
A perfect road trip!
Watershed Moments
The long view west to the Delaware Valley from Ragged Ridge.
Geologic record helps understand the human history and impacts of settlement and lifestyles in
each of our watersheds, which take on regional characteristics of their own, connecting communities by a shared vital resource. The intrinsic appeal of their landscapes is enhanced by a heaping portion of openly accessible recreation facilities, either publicly owned or privately managed with the visitor in mind.
Lopatcong Creek pours down the Scotts Mountain Ridge in Harmony Township towards its appointment with the Delaware River twelve miles southwest at Phillipsburg.
Hikers can explore the upper reaches of the Lopatcong along portions of the
Warren Highlands Trail, crossing farms and rugged forest through the peaks and valleys of the watershed, including a spectacular viewpoint at Ragged Ridge. The Lopatcong watershed hosts the remnants of locks and planes at the western terminus of the
Morris Canal, which are preserved and documented by the ever-expanding
Morris Canal Greenway project.
Follow the river!
October Trout
While July may be a month for tall glasses of lemonade and August a time for corn on the cob with melted butter dripping down the sides, September is a month of transition. Summer may be over, but fall has yet to truly begin. Although humidity still clings to the leaves and gnats continue to plague the gardener, schools are once again open. In most states, the end of the month brings with it the official close of the fishing season.
As the month progresses, I find myself looking forward to
those first weeks of October.
Primetime!
Peters Valley School of Craft shares the experience of the American Craft Movement with interactive learning through a series of workshops. A shop and gallery showcases the contemporary craft of residents and other talented artists at the Crafts Center... ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood and more in a beautiful natural setting. Opening this weekend,
The Art of Craftsmanship explores the timeless dialogue between art and craft in a showcase that blends meticulous craftsmanship with artistic vision.
Next weekend, Oct. 12 & 13, historic sites throughout Somerset County will hold tours led by costumed interpreters and actors portraying historical figures, special collections and exhibitions, and a seemingly unending variety of activities for public involvement and enjoyment.
Plan your trip!The
Sussex County autumn celebration on October 19 features local artisans, crafters & vendors. There will be garlic vendors for those who love all things garlic. We’ll have the Sussex County Beekeepers, wine, live music, food & much more. Kids can paint pumpkins, do crafts or ride in a hay wagon.
September 26 - October 3
Don't Miss A Thing!
Anytime is a good time for a walk through Mt. Tabor. But this Saturday's House Tour makes it extra special.
No doubt, fall is the most precious season.
You never really know when autumn's gonna end, but you absolutely know what's coming behind it... SLUSH! Don't miss a thing this fall. It comes and goes so fast, so keep an eye our
virtual efforts to keep you informed.
Meadow Walks
A walk in an autumn meadow — make it simple and bring just your senses! Look at the vibrant golden and purple wildflowers and luminous oranges of butterflies like the Buckeye and Monarch. Smell crisp and pungent aromas of Mountain Mint and Wild Bergamot seed heads. Listen to the song of our state bird, the Gold Finch. Or bring some gear like a camera and binoculars, perhaps a magnifying glass or loupe to bring your findings into close focus. Whatever your approach, make sure to
take a slow ramble this fall.
Trails, Tracks, and Taverns
The old mill complex in Little York.
Old roads and new trails in and around Hunterdon County’s
Jugtown Mountain offer scenic options for fall explorers as they wander through historic districts, old hamlets, wooded roads, environmental preserves and county parks. The more you look, the more you see!
Here are the details...
Park Place
One day this fall you are likely to find yourself headed to New Jersey’s northernmost corner in search of autumn adventure. You may be guided by way of either of two well-known parks; both the
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and
High Point State Park are automatic answers for where to go for memorable vistas, scenic hikes through brisk autumn air, or drives shrouded in seasonal color and rural mystique. The parks converge at the top of the state in the township of Montague, and although few visitors care what zip code they’re in, some exploration beyond the park borders can be
quickly rewarded.
Bicentennial Bash
Warren County will officially kick off its
Bicentennial Year with a
November 12 Gala to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the legislation that created the County on November 20, 1824. Warren County came into existence in 1825, named in honor of the Revolutionary War hero
General Joseph Warren (1741-1775), a Bostonian who died fifty years earlier at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Tickets are now on sale for the celebration at
David’s Country Inn in Hackettstown on Tuesday, November 12. The gala will include a dinner buffet, cash bar, music, along with dancing, a demonstration of period dances, and a costume contest. Attendees are invited (but not required) to come in Regency/Federal Era attire in honor of the County’s earliest days.
Tickets can be purchased
online or by mail with information about this and other events available at
www.warren200.com.Tickets are $25 per person
through September 30, and $35 per person until sales close on November 1. For more information, call 908-475-7750 x2.
Get tickets now and save!
Primetime!
Bobolinks and other birds thrive in the farm's woods and grasslands.
Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse works with Mother Nature to heal the earth and nourish all of its creatures.
You'll find 100% grass-fed raw cow's milk cheese; pastured meats and charcuterie; wood-fired rustic breads. Visit the farm at
369 Stamets Road, Milford NJ, or
on-line to learn more about the farm store, farmer’s markets, classes, events, and shipping.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm, a family endeavor, is home to one of the largest assembly of herbs and perennials in the country, with a collection which now tops 1,898 varieties. Whether you’re a collector, designer, dabbler or windowsill gardener … we hope to arouse the curiosity of all!
Historic sites throughout Somerset County will hold tours led by costumed interpreters and actors portraying historical figures, special collections and exhibitions, and a seemingly unending variety of activities for public involvement and enjoyment.
Plan your trip!
September 19 - 26
Equiliberty!
Photo: Erin Burnett
As the sun heads south across the equator, Northwest New Jersey will prove itself a popular stage for arts, crafts, natural and historical celebrations all season, as
autumn arrives Sunday (Sept. 22, 8:43am) with a schedule of colorful programs. Soft and mellow autumn days can be
liberating! For now,
at the Equinox, day = night, but the balance begins to tip! So make sure to keep an eye on our
calendar for this and coming autumn weekends.
Whole Notes
Warren County’s largest music and street festival returns this
Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring
three stages of entertainment with an array of musical genres. Streets lined with vendors, children's activities, rides, and a tasty assortment of food will permeate downtown
Washington Borough. There is also a
Friday Night Pre-Party from 6-8pm at Veteran's Park. The
Festival in the Borough is
free to attend and includes plenty of
free parking. This event takes place rain or shine, 10am - 10pm. For information, please call 908/689-4800, or click the Washington Business Improvement District
website.
Three Hundred Years of Solitude
The Solitude House stands as a testament to our collective history as a new nation, as well as testament to all those who persevered in the face of overwhelming odds to succeed.
The Hunterdon County Borough of
High Bridge would on its face appear little different than any of the other many municipalities in New Jersey. However, the sign, “Settled in 1700”, which welcomes those who pass through this sleepy little town, implies a long abiding heritage: a story of the longest continually operating iron and steel company in United States and the workers who helped shape our country's history and destiny.
Read about the Union Forge and walk the Taylor Steelworkers Historic Greenway...
High Society
Considering the social complexity of a hive, a beekeeper—a meteorologist, botanist and entomologist all at once—cultivates an appreciation for the natural world. Ask a beekeeper about the medicinal powers of honey, the magic of propolis, or his recipes for making mead.
Then sit back and listen.
Through the Farny Highlands
Split Rock from a kayak is a beautiful sight in autumn.
Photo by Lee Sandstead.
A trio of Morris County reservoirs, each less than ten miles from the next, dot opposing sides of a triangle that frames sharply contrasting environments.
Split Rock sits in one of Morris County’s most remote regions;
Taylortown in Montville’s preserved mountains and woodlands, steps away from suburbia and
Boonton near the busy intersection of Routes 287 and 80. An autumn visit to each or all promises ample leaf peeping vistas, woodland or urban hikes with water views and flashes of Revolutionary and Civil War history.
Put this trip on your list this fall!
Rooms With A View!
Camping doesn't have to end with the summer. In fact,
Kymer's Camping Resort makes a perfect home base for most outdoor fall activities such as
leaf peeping, bird and wildlife watching, hunting and fishing. The campground offers park model, cabin and luxury tent rentals as well as trailer or tent campsites with water, electric and cable TV hookups. And each weekend, there's
something special going on: Fall Harvest Weekend on September 27, and three big
Halloween Weekends right through October! Located on
two-hundred scenic acres in Sussex County near the Kittatinny Mountains, at
69 Kymer Road in Branchville, you won't find a better spot to
enjoy fall outdoors!
Don't Miss A Thing!
This weekend (Sept 21-22),
a two-day festival will feature hot air balloon launches, tethered rides and a Balloon Glow featuring Fred G. Monster, drone demos, food trucks, vendors, children's entertainment with crafts, shows and games, live bands and DJ.
Celebrate Warren County's 200th Birthday at David’s Country Inn, Tuesday, November 12. The gala will include a dinner buffet, cash bar and music, along with dancing, a demonstration of period dances, and a costume contest. Attendees are invited (but not required) to come in Regency/Federal Era attire in honor of the County’s earliest days. $25 before Oct. 1, $35 after.
Get Tickets Now and Save!Historic sites throughout Somerset County will hold tours led by costumed interpreters and actors portraying historical figures, special collections and exhibitions, and a seemingly unending variety of activities for public involvement and enjoyment.
Plan your trip!
September 12 - 19
As the seasons shift, you might consider a drive through the far reaches of the Skylands in search of early autumn flavor.
No doubt, fall is the most precious season. It looks good, and you can be sure there's a
scenic tour right up your alley
. And it tastes even better, thanks to the efforts
all kinds of farmers. Don't miss a thing this fall. It comes and goes so fast, so keep an eye on our
calendar and watch out for our virtual efforts to keep you informed.
Treasure the Journey
Bucolic pasture along Long Bridge Road.
Pequest Pilgrims! Immerse yourself in autumn beauty, the region's heritage, and a spectrum of natural features along this
forty-mile loop that parallels the
Pequest River through its upper reaches. Some of the things to look for: Swamp islands, black dirt, a Quaker burial ground,
Logg Gaol, the Lackawanna Cutoff, Muckshaw Ponds, Moody's Rock, Yellow Frame,
Dark Moon Cemetery, an octagonal house, Devil's Kitchen cave, the
White Pilgrim, Jenny Jump, Ghost Lake, and
Shades of Death. You'll need a designated driver to
see all this stuff!
Hikes, Bikes, and Tykes
Deer Park Pond sits atop Allamuchy Mountain.
Together,
Allamuchy Mountain and Stephens State Parks include 9,600 acres in Morris, Sussex and Warren counties. Allamuchy Mountain State Park lies mainly on the uplands, rising to over 1,100 feet, while Stephens lies in the valley below, along the Musconetcong River. Despite being bisected by Interstate Route 80, there is plenty of space to find your own special spot in this picturesque and diverse landscape. Or immerse yourself in any of the fascinating historical aspects of the park that range from prehistoric to the industrial eras. More than thirty-six miles of old roads and trails connect these sites, weaving a tapestry of natural features that beckon any lover of the outdoors.
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Power of the Pyramid
Its particular geography makes Pyramid Mountain, in
Boonton Township, home to an especially wide range of wildlife. The rugged terrain harbors an estimated four-hundred types of native plants and is crisscrossed by thirty types of mammals and one-hundred varieties of birds and myriad butterflies.
Take a walk on the Pyramid!
Heart Throbs
Canal path from Milford to Stockton in Hunterdon County
Strap on a helmet, pump up the tires and take a bike ride. Go it on your own, bring the family or join a club, but start pedaling folks, because there's no better way to work out the
cardiovascular while observing the sights and sounds of Northwest New Jersey along a variety of specific trails and open road routes. Here are some suggestions from several bike enthusiasts -- among the more passionate hobbyists on earth -- about how to enjoy your wheels. Here are closer looks at some biking routes in
Hunterdon,
Warren, and
Sussex counties.
Don't Miss A Thing!
Peters Valley School of Craft shares the experience of the American Craft Movement with interactive learning through a year-round
series of workshops. A shop and gallery showcases the contemporary craft of residents and other talented artists at the Crafts Center... ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood and more in a beautiful natural setting.
