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Rentals, Recreation, Camping, Birding and Wildlife ~ Green Accommodations
Itineraries ~ State Parks ~ Delaware Water Gap & Appalachian Trail

Explore The Upper & Middle Delaware River

The magnificent upper and middle Delaware River is one of the most under-used stretches of recreational fresh water in the United States. Twenty million people attest to its pristine quality through drinking and using 700 million gallons of it every day. The Delaware is one of the cleanest bodies of fresh water in the US and it boasts the largest fresh water port in the world at Philadelphia.

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Fall Kaleidoscope Itinerary

Begin your visit by heading to Stokes State Forest, where you can hike to the top of Sunrise Mountain, along the Appalachian Trail. For those not up to a hike up the steep trail, opt for a short drive to the pavilion. Both spots offer breathtaking views of farmland and forest in the valleys below. Stokes State Forest is located off Route 206, four miles north of Branchville, Sussex County. From State Highway 206, turn onto County Route 636 and then make a quick left onto Sunrise Mountain Road. This road leads you through Stokes State Forest – quite a beautiful ride in the fall. You never know what critters you may find.

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Birding in the Skylands

Birdwatching in the Skylands New Jersey is in the heart of the Atlantic Flyway, one of four major migratory routes in North America. The bird migration route generally follows the Atlantic Coast of North America and the Appalachian Mountains. There are over 400 species of birds that can be found in New Jersey. This is due to the diversity of habitats found in New Jersey including grasslands, forests, mountains, seashore, and agricultural areas, to name a few.

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Waterfalls at the DelawareWater Gap

The sound of flowing water has a therapeutic effect. It can help wash away the tension of a tough day. As one leaves the roar of highway traffic from Route 80 at the Delaware Water Gap, a number of hidden respites await!

The Delaware River is the dominant feature of flowing water. Feeding it, however, are numerous more obscure streams and rivulets that bear a refreshing identity all their own. Embedded throughout many of these smaller waterways can be found cascading waterfalls as diverse as the many people who unknowingly pass by them every day.

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Migrate to New Jersey’s Skylands Itinerary

Birdwatching in the Skylands Experience the green land of the massive Skylands region and plan a day trip filled with eco friendly adventures. Start the day with a journey to the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center located in Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge. Both children and adults can take advantage of one of the Center’s educational public programs.

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