Tag Archives: Essex County

South Mountain’s 1st Annual Mayapple Festival, May 22, 2010

May 7, 2010 – 11:36 am

If you’re not attending The Big Walk on Saturday May 22 or looking for something a bit more low key or family friendly there’s the first annual South Mountain Reservation Mayapple Festival. Sponsored by the South Mountain Conservancy and the Essex County Parks Department this one day event is at South Mountain Reservation in New [...]

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Spring Wildflower Spotting

April 3, 2010 – 10:09 am

It was such a nice Spring day on Friday that I had to leave the confines of my desk and spet a few moments in the sun. After lunch I walked a short loop in South Mountain Reservation entering from the Locust Grove parking area with the intention on checking into what wildflowers were appearing. [...]

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Deer Hunting Again Closes Several Essex County Parks

January 9, 2010 – 5:11 pm

As has become routine in the last couple of years Essex County will be holding a closed deer hunt to combat overpopulation at three local parks. On select Tuesdays and Thursdays through January and February parks and trails will be closed to the public. Below is a schedule sent out recently to residents of area [...]

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Autumn Peaks in South Mountain Reservation

October 26, 2009 – 12:49 pm

With this new site I’m hoping to post regular trip reports from hikes around the state of New Jersey to supplement the guide pages and give you an idea what to expect when heading out to your local park. Here’s the first of what I hope are many. With the fall foliage at near peak [...]

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