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The Whole of the Highlands Donut

Preserved land in Farny Highlands includes a recent 525-acre purchase by a consortium of state, federal, county, and township governments, and two land preservation organizations. Just when you thought there was no wild land left, this woodland with pristine streams, views worth climbing for, and great walks in the woods becomes availble to the public.
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published on July 14, 2005

Indiana Would Be Jealous
	Discover boulders arranged as calendars by ancient cultures in the region's woods. See tripod rocks, "highway" markers through the forests from a time when business was furs. Read the article published on December 07, 2004

Swamp Walk
	Take a walk in the Great Swamp at Lord Stirling Park's Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge, NJ. Eight and a half miles of trails are flat and easy. An archeological dig proves ancient culture. Artifacts on display in museum. Read the article published on April 25, 2004

The Friendliest Cat on Earth
	Jockey Hollow Encampment Area in Morristown, NJ, is a great place to hike, especially with the New York/New Jersey Trail Conference trails supervisor. Jockey Hollow is part of the Morristown National Historic Park, and contains historic sites from George Washington's troops encampment in 1780. Read the article published on February 16, 2004

US Army Saves Holly Forest
	Sandy Hook contains the largest American Holly Forest on the East Coast, thanks in large part to military presence on the Hook for almost 200 years. This maritime forest grows in the hollow between the dunes. Read the article published on January 01, 2004

All Along The Marshland
	Liberty Loop Trail at Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge in NJ is a haven for watching migrant birds and seeing wildflowers. The marsh restoration project with Ducks Unlimited stretches between NJ and NY's black dirt region. Read the article published on September 01, 2003

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