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NJ Cranberry Harvest

The New Jersey cranberry harvest is the third largest in the United States. So New Jersey is a major cranberry producer. Cranberries are harvested between September and October. There are two methods (wet & dry) for harvesting cranberries.

NJ Cranberry Harvest httpv://youtu.be/sL6Cp4OWsvc

If you are interested in touring a cranberry farm consider visiting Whitesbog Village. It is a historic district and encompasses 3,000 acres of bogs. It is like a microcosm of of the pinelands in NJ. Visit the Whitesbog Village Website for more information. This year the 29th Annual Cranberry Festival in Chatsworth NJ takes place on October 20th & 21st, 2012. Admission is free and the festival hours are 8am - 4pm. Over 160 Arts & Crafts vendors are expected at the festival. For more details about the Cranberry Harvest Festival, click here.

NJ Devil In The Pine Barrens?

Wow.. I knew of the legend about the NJ Devil, but I had no idea that the legend was this extensive. I came across this video done by the History Channel in their Monster Quest Series. This series basically documents the formation of a search party of expert hunters, investigators, game trackers and such to research and attempt to find the NJ Devil. For the sake of brevity the following embedded video is the last episode of the 4 part series. It sums up their findings and the efforts of the previous 3 episodes nicely. ( If this topic peaks your interest i would suggest watching episode1, episode2 and episode3 as well)

NJ Devil In The Pine Barrens?

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I have to admit I have been in NJ for most of my life. I even owned a piece of property in the pine barrens, but I had no idea that the legends were any where near as extensive as these videos indicate. Also, this fal…

Morristown National Historical Park – Morristown NJ

Did you know that the Morristown National Historical Park was the first park in the National Park System in 1933? The park is expansive having 1700 acres spread over 10 miles . The park has a visitor's center, replica soldiers huts the Ford mansion and more . The Ford mansion was George Washington's headquarters during the Revolutionary War's second encampment.

Morristown National Historical Park - Morristown NJ

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The Morristown National Historical Park is open year-round. Visit the Morristown national Historical Park website here.

Mountain Biking in NJ – Mountain Creek Bike Park

If you are into mountain biking in NJ , you must visit the Mountain Creek Bike Park in Vernon NJ. They have a world-class network of maintained natural terrain trials with man man-made features designed by riders for riders.

Mountain Biking in Vernon NJ - Mountain Creek Bike Park httpv://youtu.be/VlHv_33_7o0

Don't let this video intimidate you. There are trails for everyone from entry level to World Cup racing levels. The season runs form May through October. Click here for more information

Cape May NJ – National Historic Landmark

Cape May NJ is one of only 5 national Historic Landmark Towns and has the designation of America's Oldest Seashore Resort. It was "the destination" for the well to do folks in the 1800's and is still very popular in the 21 century. Being designated as a National Historic Town explains why the original Victorian charm of the town is well preserved with hundreds of its grand summer homes having been restored and preserved.

Cape May NJ - National Historic Landmark httpv://youtu.be/UCHyFSELap4

A visit to Cape may is a must. It offers something for everyone to enjoy from the Victorian splendor to the beautiful beaches. Traveling to Cape May is easy by car, about 3 1/2 hours south of New york City and a little over an hour from Philadelphia. Ity is real easy.. just take the Garden State Parkway south to the end at exit #1.

Visit West Orange NJ – South Mountain Recreation Complex

I bet you didn't know that right here in West orange NJ ( Essex County) you can visit a zoo (Turtle Back Zoo), go Ice skating ( Codey Skating Arena), experience a tree top adventure high in the trees (Tree Top Adventure Course), enjoy a wonderful lakeside restaurant (McLoone's Boathouse Restaurant)or just simply park your car for an easy commute to New York City (Park 'N Ride). Visit West Orange NJ - South Mountain Recreation Complex httpv://youtu.be/hASltigE9M0

Any way you look at it the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange NJ has something for everyone to enjoy.

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NJ Fishing Industry – Educational Tours

The New Jersey Fishing Industry is a vibrant and thriving part of our state. This fact is not something that is often mentioned or widely appreciated. Maybe that will change soon, as Barnegat Light's Seafood Production Dock opens to the public for educational tours. To heighten public awareness of the Commercial Seafood Industry, Viking Village offers "Dock Tours". These tours provide basic insight into key issues relating to the management of our seafood resources ,as well as the mechanics of individual fisheries. The "Tour" discusses three main fisheries; Scalloping, Gillnetting, and Long lining. Visitors get to see our facility in operation, along with a fresh display of our seafood products Click here for more information

NJ Fishing Industry - Educational Tours httpv://youtu.be/ewowsuf4Bgs

As a resident of New Jersey and well traveled within the state for many years, it is amazing that I dint know about our …

Kayaking In The NJ Pine Barrens

New Jersey offers many wonderful locations for great kayaking. This video depicts Kayaking in the New jersey Pine Barrens from Double Trouble State Park at the eastern edge of the NJ Pine Barrens. Kayaking In The NJ Pine Barrens httpv://youtu.be/CA651xRoFr0 Did you know about Double Trouble in NJ? It was a typical company town built in the Pine Barrens as self sufficient and dependent upon industries such as lumber and cranberries. Located on the eastern edge of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, Double Trouble Village provides a window into Pine Barrens industry with a complete company town, a sawmill, and a cranberry sorting and packing house. Its natural resources are characterized by thousands of acres of undisturbed woodlands and the pristine waters of Cedar Creek. This area has served as a focal point of human activity since the time of the native Lenape people. Today it preserves some of the early industries that have shaped the landscape of the Pine Ba…

NJ Wine Lovers – Did you Know New Jersey is Wine Country

New Jersey is Wine Country too. South jersey's outer coastal plane has growing conditions rivaling France in both climate and soil conditions. Therefore, new Jersey wine is getting continued worldwide recognition as many of our wineries are top producers of high quality wines. New Jersey has over 40 wineries. Many offer a total wine experience for visitors as well as nationally and internationally acclaimed wines. New Jersey is Wine Country httpv://youtu.be/4FoLlFWSQzE If you like wines, then you should make sure to take a day and tour a few of New Jersey's wineries. Many wineries host events where you can plan your next corporate event or family gathering not to mention the many events hosted by the wineries themselves.

NJ Tragedy – Duke Gardens Then and Now

Working on today's post I came across the following information and was extremely disheartened by what has happened to one of New Jersey's finest treasures right here in Somerville NJ. For many years I drove through the Duke Estates property on Dukes Parkway in Somerset County. It was a beautiful transition from the hustle & bustle of nearby towns and traffic on route 206. Every time I drove through there through there my mind would pleasantly wonder and reflect about the wonderful, beautiful and otherworldly sights that lay beyond the impressive security clad gates on the 2,700 acre estate. To me, it was a representation of what was possible in life and one of the perks/benefits of financial success. In a way it was also a gift of inspiration to everyone anticipating what was behind the gates. So now, with all that was left behind monetarily as the Duke Foundation, I find it very depressing that one of her most significant and beautiful contributions to us is utterly …