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SKYLANDS REGION

The highest point in NJ, 1,803 feet, can be found in the Skylands Region which also boasts 28 miles of the Appalachian
Trail and easy access to the Delaware River. Some of the best outdoor activities in the state are found in the region,
kayaking and canoeing, hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and ice fishing in the winter.
Major events in the Skylands Region include the New Jersey State Fair, held in early August in Sussex, NJ’s Biggest
Oktoberfest, held in early October in Warren County, and two Hot Air Balloon Festivals. You will also find unique
shopping and dining experiences throughout the region.

ADVENTURES

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

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. Check with your campground
for their favorite spot.

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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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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New Jersey State Fair – Augusta – Animals, chainsaw carvings, petting
zoo, flower show, demolition derby, and so much more! Let’s not forget the
best part of any fair, the FOOD! First week of August.
www.njstatefair.org

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