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SKYLANDS REGION

Floating down the Delaware River enjoying the gentle mountains, hiking the Appalachian Trail, horseback riding,
golfing, skiing in the winter, or touring one of the 10 wineries can all happen in the Skylands Region of New Jersey.
It’s true - all of this and more can be found less than an hour’s drive from New York City. The endless recreational
opportunities of the Skylands Region have always been one of New Jersey’s best-kept secrets.

ADVENTURES

Sussex County Skylands – New Jersey’s Great Northwest is a four-season
travel destination with activities and events for the whole family.
www.sussexskylands.com
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Explore Warren County – Warren County offers arts, entertainment, history,
hiking trails and parks, and is home to the Warren County Farmers’ Fair
featuring a Hot Air Balloon Festival. www.explorewarren.org
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Tomahawk Lake Waterpark – Sparta – Only 1 hour from the George
Washington Bridge and situated on 200 breathtaking acres, Tomahawk
Waterpark offers everything a family could ask for. An 18-hole miniature golf
course, rustic outdoor beer garden highlighting live music on the weekends,
refreshment stands, softball field, horseshoe pits and volleyball areas, an
old fashioned picnic area with more than 800 tables and a large white sand
beach featuring a crystal clear 20-acre lake for swimming and boating.
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Appalachian Trail - Of the 2,174 miles of trail, 28 miles are within the
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Whether hiking for a couple
of hours, for the day, or for the entire length of the trail, the AT provides
opportunities for majestic views, wildlife sightings, and hiking challenges.
www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/appalachian-nst.htm

Sussex County Fairgrounds – Augusta – Host to the NJ State Fair the first
week of August and a a variety of other events all year long.
www.njstatefair.org
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Lakota Wolf Preserve – Columbia – Learn about and see the wolves during
an educational tour. Great opportunity for photographers to capture the
beauty of the wolves and nature. Open all year. www.lakotawolf.com
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Get Outdoors – The area is rich with parks, trails, and fishing spots, so you
can enjoy the great outdoors while camping. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
in Morris County offers many activities year-round from hiking to cross-country
skiing. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area offers 100 miles of
trails along streams, ridges, and mountaintops. Visit High Point State
Monument at 1,803 feet above sea level.

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