Sussex County
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The Mines of New Jersey
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have watched the saga that is unfolding on Rt. 80 in Morris County. When my husband and I moved from Essex County to Morris County over 20 years ago, there were several life facts we needed to learn. I never appreciated the concepts of public water… Continue reading
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Memorial Day 2022 Events
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and we all look forward to it for different reasons. For many it is a three day weekend. It is the unofficial kickoff to summer. It’s barbeques, cold beer, and the beach. Actually, no, it really isn’t. It is a moment to stop and honor and remember the fallen.… Continue reading
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Get Out!
Yesterday my husband and I took advantage of the surprisingly warm weather and took a ride to an area of Sussex County we’ve been wanting to explore for quite awhile. I can’t tell you how happy we did. If you aren’t a fan of the winter (like us), it is easy to just hibernate and… Continue reading
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Photos Around New Jersey
Just wanted to share some photos I have taken from around the great state of New Jersey! I hope you enjoy and check out some of these great areas. Just a few more reasons to love New Jersey! Continue reading
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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
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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
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Lafayette Added to the National Register of Historic Places
One of my favorite places in North Jersey is Lafayette. The Township was named in honor of the distinguished patriot, the Marquis de Lafayette, on the occasion of his triumphal return to America in 1824. Continue reading
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Governor Joseph Bloomfield and the Continental Army
Future New Jersey Governor Joseph Bloomfield becomes captain of the third New Jersey Regiment of Foot in the Continental Army on this day in 1776. 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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