Winter Wildlife at Splitrock Reservoir
January 2021
Morris County, New Jersey
A distant Common Loon and a pair of courting Bald Eagles were the highlights of an afternoon walk near Rockaway Township NJ.
Visit Splitrock Reservoir – https://www.rockawaytownship.org/facilities/facility/details/Splitrock-Reservoir-9
Hiking Cataract Park in Long Valley NJ
In this video we take a short but steep and scenic hike in Washington Township in western Morris County New Jersey. Cataract Park’s wooded trails lead to cascading waterfalls and a cave that was once known as Young’s Mine.
Plan your visit to Cataract Park – https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-jersey/cataract-park-red-trail
Find parking for Cataract Park –
https://goo.gl/maps/c6d25pTskeGdG7WaA
In this New Jersey park tour video I explore the trail network at Gnome Hollow Preserve located in Frelinghuysen Township. After parking on Stillwater Road I pass beyond a former Christmas Tree Grove, unique rock formations, and of course GNOMES!
Learn more about Ridge & Valley Conservancy and plan your visit to Gnome Hollow Preserve – http://www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org/gnomehollowpreserve
Navigate to the preserve via Google Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/PGNWTz82c9xoVLhu8
Nature Walk at Turkey Brook Park in Mount Olive
In this video we take a leisurely walk to Maier’s Pond and pass through scenic meadows and woodlands. Turkey Brook Park in Mount Olive is not only home to sport facility but also birds and beavers.
Plan your visit to Turkey Brook Park – https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/parks-buildings-grounds/pages/turkey-brook-park
Beginner’s Nature Walk at Cheesequake State Park
With easy highway access from the Garden State Parkway, Cheesequake is a great stop in Central Jersey for birdwatching, nature photography, hiking, and biking. In this short video I explore the surroundings of scenic Hooks Creek Lake.
Plan your visit to Cheesequake State Park in Old Bridge NJ – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/cheesequake.html
Waterfall and Vista Hike at Schooley’s Mountain
Schooley’s Mountain County Park
Washington Township, NJ
On this narrated hike I take the blue trail to the white trail to reach the picturesque waterfalls and overlook at Schooley’s Mountain. I also pause to admire The Boathouse, Lake George, The Lodge, and Loree Chapel.
Plan your visit to Schooley’s Mountain – https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/schooleys-mountain-county-park/
Set your GPS to the main parking lot – https://goo.gl/maps/PizoqETUDGy3R2p19
Hiking The Highlands Trail At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation In Jefferson Twp
In this video I set out from Weldon Road in Jefferson near the county camping facilities and ascend a scenic ridgeline with Autumn views of the New Jersey Highlands.
Learn more about the Highlands Trail – https://njskylands.com/odhikehitr
View the trail map of Mahlon Dickerson Reservation – https://www.morrisparks.net/assets/images/PDFs/Park_Maps/MDRmap.pdf
Set your GPS for parking for Highlands Trail – Dropped pin
Near New Jersey
https://goo.gl/maps/xDz49xWdDQD9iCa46
Exploring Tourne County Park – Rockaway River Access Area in Denville NJ
In this video we take a leisurely stroll through woodlands, meadows, and the Morris Canal on our way to the Rockaway River.
Plan your visit to Tourne County Park – https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/tourne-county-park
Parking for the Rockaway River Access area in Denville – Dropped pin
Near Norris Rd, Denville, NJ 07834
https://goo.gl/maps/WvEDnJoMF2yydU6e7
Hiking Dismal Harmony Natural Area in Mendham NJWith over 100 acres of open space and 4+ miles of hiking trails this Morris County parkland offers diverse scenery to explore.
Plan your visit to Dismal Harmony – https://www.hikemendham.org/
Dave Blinder Nature Photography 