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Greystone Park State Hospital Revisited
By Phillip Buehler; Designed and edited by Steven Brower In collaboration with Nora Guthrie and the Woody Guthrie Archives Through never-before-published letters, historic family photographs, and rare personal interviews, Woody Guthrie’s Wardy Forty explores the five years Woody spent at Greystone Park State Hospital in New Jersey. Woody was a patient there from 1956 –… 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
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The Second Battle of Trenton
We are all about the underdog. We fight for what’s right. We took on the greatest country in the world at the time and won. We’re Americans. That battle put 1,800 men with little to no formal training against 8,000 professional soldiers – and won. We’re Americans. Continue reading
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Christmas Tree Farm Preserved Just in Time for Christmas!
The Land Conservancy of New Jersey, in partnership with Sussex County and the Allison Family, has preserved the Wintergreen Christmas Tree Farm, a bucolic 130-acre property in the heart of Lafayette Township. Continue reading
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Shopping Small Online
I love to shop small whenever possible. One shop I really enjoy is The Urban Muse in Denville. It is a truly relaxing day spa with a unique shop attached. They have the absolute best stuff! Continue reading
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December Events at the Essex County Environmental Center
A variety of programs are being offered at the Essex County Environmental Center during the month of December that will teach children and adults about nature and help them gain a greater appreciation and understanding of our environment. Continue reading
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December Photo Challenge – Jersey Style!
A friend turned me on to a photo challenge another blogger is doing, so I thought I would join in. I love these types of challenges – they can really spark your creativity! Continue reading
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