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skylands


                                New Jersey’s Great Northwest






                                                             Skylands Region offers campers just that... a whole
                                                           lot of sky! Here in Skylands, you'll not only see bright blue skies on
                                                           sunny days, you'll see rolling mountains and grand green pastures. From sun-
                                                           flower fields to ski slopes, there is enough natural beauty to keep you smiling
                                                           your entire trip. In New Jersey’s Great Northwest there are tons of adventures
                                                           waiting for you. Want to be King or Queen of the world? Or at least of New
                                                           Jersey? Climb the 1,803 feet to the top of High Point State Park and you'll
                                                           be at the highest point in the state. In summer, race down tall water slides
                                                           on a day trip to Action Park. Or head deep down on an underground tour
                                                           then dig for rock treasures at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. From hiking
                                                           trails to hot air balloon rides, in Skylands Region adventure is never far away.


                                                                        FOR MORE INFORMATION
                                                                      Sussex County Chamber of Commerce
                                                                 120 Hampton House Road,  Newton, New Jersey 07860
                                                                     973-579-1811, www.sussexcountychamber.org
                 Fishing  is a perfect escape
                                                                            Warren County Tourism
                                                                      800-554-8540, www.highlandstourism.org





                 museums, shops, & more things to do


          Lakota Wolf Preserve             Delaware River Railroad Excursions
          See wolves up close. 908-496-9244 •   Rail excursions along the Delaware River   Ziplining is more fun with a friend
          877-SEEWOLF • www.lakotawolf.com.  leaving from Phillipsburg behind a steam loco-
          See ad page 24.                  motive, antique diesels or railcar. May through
                                           October, weekend steam excursions, including
          Sussex County Skylands New Jersey’s Great   the Winery Tour Train and Mine Train excur-
          Northwest                        sions. 908-454- 4433 • www.877trainride.com.
          From ziplining to skydiving, to cruises on
          New Jersey’s biggest lake - adventure awaits.   Fossil Discovery Center at Sterling Hill
          www.sussexskylands.com. See ad page 23.   Mining Museum
                                           The Fossil Discovery Center helps young visi-
          Branchburg Sports Complex        tors learn about fossils by digging for them in
          Branchburg Sports Complex is New Jersey's   a large sanded area and then taking specimens
          premiere sports and family entertainment cen-  home. An instructor will be on hand to help
          ter. Three indoor turf fields, four batting cages,   participants identify their fossils and discuss
          arcade with redemption center, and a 9,000   when the organisms lived, how they went about
          square foot interactive fantasy-themed laser tag   their lives, and what their living environment
          arena. 908-2031600 • www.branchburgsports-  was like at the time. 973-2097212 • www.
          complex.com.                     SterlingHillMiningMuseum.org.

          Cooper Gristmill                 The Funplex
          Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built   The Funplex is an indoor family amusement
          in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored   center. It is open year round, featuring over
          water-powered mills in New Jersey. It is listed   100,000 square feet of fun.  Foam frenzy and
          on the State and National Registers of His-  go-karting, adventure lazer tag, free fall, bumper
          toric Places. It is a living example of the state’s   cars, 4D theater, skyscraper and a state-of-the-
          transition from an agricultural to an industrial   art arcade. 973-428-1166 •
          economy. 908-879-5463 •          www.funplexeasthanover.com.
          www.morrisparks.net.                                                                                                                    N - Within 5 Miles        C - Canoes        P - Paddle Boats        K - Kayaks        $ - Fee        R - Restrictions        W - Wireless
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