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 Castle water tower by kazander
the picture is of one of the castles outbuildings. Leave a Comment
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 Frog on Log in the Bog by kazander
Anyway, like I was saying, places like the Rhododendron Garden and the apple tree grove. Two long lines of apple trees that parade down a field. Near the Manor house there are a bunch of formal gardens with fountains. Sometimes there are weddings there. What a lovely setting!
In the early fall, the flower gardens are great places to go to see butterflies, especially monarchs. Leave a Comment
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 Mine by kazander
They have a lot of rocks that glow under special lights, so if you are a collector (I know someone who does this) It's a great place to go. You should bring your own UV light, they do not provide them.
There is also an interesting museum and gift shop full of all kinds of mining paraphenalia nd many many types of rocks.
The Museum is open from April 1 to November 30, seven days a week. Closed for Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving. Gift shop hours 10 A.M.- 3 P.M.
Admissions are:
$9.50 for adults
$8.50 for senior citizens
$7.00 for anyone under 12 years of age.
Address: 30 Plant Street, Ogdensburg, NJ 074395b Leave a Comment
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 wolfman by kazander
The regular session was good enough for me. While I am a photographer, I wasn't planning on selling any wolf pictures, though it would've been nice not to have the chain link fence there. Alas, I couldn't justify the cost. Cest la vie Leave a Comment
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 Long Pond Ironworks by kazander
We were lucky enough to get a personal tour of the site with a very informative guide who explained the history of the place while taking us to all of the buildings that remained of the once bustling ironworks and the homes in which the workers lived. She also explained the process in which the iron was forged.
This site is in the process of restoration and any contribution is welcome.
In November, lantern tours are given in the evening. Which sounds like a very fascinating way to experience this place.
Set next to the picturesque Monksville Resevoir, it was the perfect way to spend the afternoon. Leave a Comment
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For a bit of local hiking we like to head up Route 202 to Ramapo Reservation. I remember coming up here in High school and going swimming with all my friends in the upper lake. Actually I don't think you are supposed to go swimming there at all.....hmm. Anyway there are a good amount of things to see here. Lakes, rivers, a waterfall, some old stone remains of houses. The houses are kind of scary in a Blair Witch kind of way. But it's a beautiful place to relax. Many people bring their dogs along. It's also a great place for fishing, just make sure you have a valid fishing license if you are over 18.
I just visited the "rez" this fall. The autumn colors were at their peak, or almost!. I hiked partway up the main trail and then down a very steep hill to the base of the waterfall. It was perfect weather, I got up early so I had the place to myself, perfect for picture taking! Lookout for a new travelogue once the pictures are processed! Leave a Comment
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 The Rodman Gun--Ft. Hancock,
New Jersey by VeronicaG
Sandy Hook Proving Ground was first located here in the 1874, but the base was expanded to establish Fort Hancock in the 1890's, with the first garrison arriving in 1898. The base eventually became a staging area for WWII, growing to include 300 buildings. The military base finally closed in 1974 due to changing tactics of warfare.
Tom, our guide, took us to the former movie theatre (1933) which seated around 300, the mule barn, chapel (1941) and officer's buildings. These buildings were in various stages of decay--the National Park Service would like to restore them to their former state. The tour concluded with a stop at Officer's row where we enjoyed a convivial cup of hot cider and cookies at the restored History House.
This photo shows the Rodman Gun which was fired in 1864 and again in 1867. This is the largest ever made! It is a smooth bore muzzle loading 20" gun, which could shoot round cannonballs five miles into the air. It became obsolete with the Civil War, when more powerful guns were created. This particular gun was shown at an exposition in Washington, D.C. in 1876.
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 Officer's Row--Fort Hancock,
New Jersey by VeronicaG
Our guide told us that cedar trees were delivered to the officer's porches as part of the holiday tradition at the military base. The trees were then taken into the homes and decorated by the family.
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 alpaca for sale! by kazander
It's is a small festival of sorts where alpaca owners get to show off their handsome animals. It is held in a different location every year so be sure to check the website. Primarily they are trying to sell their alpacas to other alpaca farmers. No one is very pushy about it though, so feel free to walk around. There is also a little store or market area , depending on where the event is held that year, that sells alpaca products. You can get some socks or a sweater, or yarn to knit your own! Food vendors are also on the premises, though last time we brought a picnic.
The next "Discover Alpacas" is on Saturday April 17th 2004
656 River Road Hillsborough, NJ
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 by kazander
What I know is that it's a really cool place to watch the sunset, it's up on top of a mountain with spectacular treetop views of the surrounding area. The chairs are surprisingly comfy. I am preferable to the one with the footrest ;) Leave a Comment
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