Outdoors
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Black Bears in New Jersey
For the first time in over 150 years, there was a fatal bear attack in New Jersey. Five friends were hiking in the Apshawa Preserve when they encountered a black bear. According to the four survivors, the bear was following them and acting in an aggressive manner. Unfortunately, one of the group did not survive.… Continue reading
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North Jersey Fall Photos
I wandered with my camera again and wanted to show off some photos around North Jersey. Continue reading
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Photos Around New Jersey
Over the last few weeks I have been taking photos of “my New Jersey” as I like to call it. These photos show some of the beauty of this wonderful state. I hope you enjoy them! Continue reading
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Get Outdoors this Weekend!
In case you haven’t noticed, I love the outdoors of New Jersey! There are hundreds of different opportunities to enjoy nature in this state. Well, this weekend there are two events that you should get out and enjoy! Continue reading
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The Sandy Hook Lighthouse and the Revolutionary War
A committee of the New York Provincial Congress instructs Major William Malcolm to dismantle the Sandy Hook lighthouse in the then-disputed territory of Sandy Hook, now in New Jersey, on this day in 1776, telling him to “use your best discretion to render the light-house entirely useless.” Continue reading
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Applications for the 5th Annual Coldwater Conservation School Available Now
The NJ School of Conservation in Sussex County will again be the host site for an exciting Coldwater Conservation School being offered by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and the NJ State Council of Trout Unlimited and its supporting chapters. Continue reading
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The Fly Fishing Show: Somerset, NJ
One of the things I love about New Jersey is the diversity of activities you can do here. You can swim in the Atlantic. You can hike part of the Appalachian Trail. You can gamble in Atlantic City. You can experience a variety of different cultural delights in Newark. Continue reading
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For the Love of Fly Fishing: Meisselbach Fly Reels
At a fly fishing show back in November, I came across an antique reel I was just drooling over. After a little bit of thought, I decided to get it. Besides being an incredibly important fly reel in fly fishing equipment history, it had a special meaning for this Jersey Girl. It was manufactured in… Continue reading
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Fish and Wildlife’s Garden State Deer Classic
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Garden State Deer Classic is slated for January 9 – 12, 2014 as part of the Garden State Outdoor Sports Show taking place at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. Continue reading
This Is My New Jersey 