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March 23, 2017

Get Ready for Fishing Season!

As the latest round of snow slowly melts away and we officially enter spring, that means one thing for anglers in New Jersey – fishing season! Waters that are stocked by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife are now officially closed to fishing until April 8th, 8:00 a.m. It is incredibly important to… Continue reading

Exploring, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation

fishing season, fly fishing, nature, New Jersey, NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Paulinskill River
November 24, 2016

New Jersey and the Cranberry

As I have always said, New Jersey has many things to offer. One wonderful taste of Jersey is the cranberry. New Jersey is the third largest cranberry producer in the nation, behind Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Agricultural cooperative, Ocean Spray, was founded by three growers in 1930, two from Massachusetts and one from New Jersey. Ocean… Continue reading

Food, History, Pine Barrens

cranberries, New Jersey, Ocean Spray, Pine Barrens, Thanksgiving
September 25, 2016

Going Home: Seton Hall Weekend

In September around the country, colleges have their own versions of “Parent’s Weekend” to show off the best of their schools. This weekend was Seton Hall’s turn. When I received the announcement about all that would take place on the campus, I felt a longing to take a ride to visit my college home. My… Continue reading

Essex County, Festivals, History, Jersey Icon

New Jersey, Seton Hall, South Orange
April 23, 2016

Protecting the Great Notch Inn

Little did I know as a child, supporting a small business is an important part of keeping alive a community and contributing to what continues to be the history of New Jersey. Continue reading

History, Jersey Icon, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey, Passaic County

Great Notch Inn, Little Falls, New Jersey, New Jersey history
March 13, 2016

Proud to be a Pirate

I went to college at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. My freshman year was when the team went to the NCAA Championship. The team didn’t win, but they really gave a great effort. Now in the interest of full disclosure, I hate basketball. Actually, I hate when schools (high school or college)… Continue reading

Essex County, Jersey Icon

New Jersey, Seton Hall, South Orange
February 29, 2016

Injured peregrine falcon released into wild

For those of you not familiar, the peregrine falcon is making a great comeback in New Jersey. Continue reading

Conservation, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Uncategorized

Millington, New Jersey, Raptor Trust, Spruce Run Reservoir
October 30, 2014

Pequest Trout Hatchery

Nestled in the 4,800 acre Pequest Wildlife Management Area, the hatchery offers an inside look at how they raise over 600,000 trout each year for stocking in New Jersey’s waters. Continue reading

Exploring, New Jersey, Outdoors, Warren County

hatchery, hiking, New Jersey, Pequest, Warren County
July 2, 2014

Independence Day Weekend Events in New Jersey

While most people in the tri-state area think the Macy’s fireworks are the hot ticket for the Independence Day weekend, we in Jersey know better! Here are some great ideas to enjoy the long holiday weekend. Continue reading

Bergen County, Camden County, Essex County, Festivals, Gloucester County, History, Hudson County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Morris County, New Jersey, Passaic County, Sussex County, Warren County

Blairstown, Camden, Denville, Essex County, Independence Day, Jersey City, Montclair, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Ringwood Manor, Sussex County
June 7, 2014

Eunice Wade Beardslee and the American Revolution

I have always loved American history, but more importantly, I love New Jersey history! If you want to experience a truly unique event that combines New Jersey history and Revolutionary War history, you should go to the “real daughter” dedication happening tomorrow in Sussex County. What is a “real daughter” you ask? Let me explain. Continue reading

History, New Jersey, Sussex County

Daughters of the American Revolution, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Sussex County
March 6, 2014

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

Exploring, History, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Outdoors

Gateway National Recreation Area, lighthouse, New Jersey, Revolutionary War, Sandy Hook