History:
After the Native Americans, this was land owned by the Estell family and was the site of a glassworks in the 1800's, then became the site ...
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The forested acres of Belleplain include stands of young pine, oak and Atlantic white cedar, reflecting better soil conditions and less damage by f...
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Wharton State Forest is the largest single tract of land within the New Jersey State Park System. It is also the site of Batsto Village, a former b...
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Hidden in the southwestern part of the state is Parvin State Park, a park whose history is as varied as its wildlife. Situated on the edge of the P...
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Like Batsto Village, Atsion was once a thriving iron community. Atsion also had life as a "planned community", and as the "Atsion Farm" of Joseph W...
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Your Gateway to the ShoreThe greater Atlantic city Area is home to 23 golf courses and minor league baseball & basketball teams. Museums , hist...
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About Us:
Washington Lake Park, covering 330 acres, is the largest municipal park in New Jersey. The Park was developed over the course of many y...
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Turkey Point is where, on spring evenings, many migratory and nesting songbirds, including the elusive black rail, can be seen and heard. From Augu...
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Corson’s Inlet State Park was established in 1969 to help protect and preserve one of the last undeveloped tracts of land along the state&rsq...
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Lucy the Elephant is located along the beach in Josephine Harron Park (named for our co-founder) in Margate, NJ. She is six stories high and is lis...
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The preserve is open from dawn to dusk. During the shorebird migration in May and June, the beach is closed; birding enthusiasts can view the spect...
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Penn State Forest's undeveloped wilderness attracts picnickers and hikers. Lake Oswego, a result of an upstream dam that was constructed to create ...
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Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by the state of New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife an...
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History:Edward C. Knight was a successful Philadelphia businessman who by the 1880's was the largest landowner in Collingswood. Knight grew up in t...
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Formerly known as Lebanon State Forest, visitors are greeted by the fresh scent of pines. Today's forested acres are a strong contrast to the barre...
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I-295, exit 45A or via Route 38 into Mount Holly,
Hainesport, NJ
The Rancocas Creek provides an idyllic setting to observe nature up close in this rustic park. Hikers, bicyclists and joggers are welcome, however,...
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Mario Lanza Park is an urban oasis located on the 200 block of Catharine and Queen Streets. A central meeting place for families, civic groups and ...
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The old cracked Bell still proclaims Liberty and Independence Hall echoes the words, "We the People." Explore Franklin's Philadelphia and learn abo...
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