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Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures and maybe some other random things.
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Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures and maybe some other random things.
Don't forget to smile today!
This page is for people who aren’t the biggest fan of reading. There is a video to watch from the location and a short passage from the full article (not all articles and locations have videos). Also, the titles are links to the locations; feel free to explore the page inside and out.
Constructed in 1908, the Paulinskill Viaduct was considered to be one of the wonders of the world. It stands 1,100 feet long and towers 115 feet above the Paulinskill River. For a brief period of time, the reinforced concrete arched bridge was the largest structure of its kind in the entire world. The train line went out of service in 1979, the railroad tracks were torn up in 1985 and the Viaduct was abandoned. Since then, it has remained a true hidden treasure…
A 290 foot long, trestle bridge which crosses the Raritan River 80 feet above Ken Lockwood Gorge. From the center of the bridge, the views of the gorge and the river tumbling over the boulders and ledges below are outstanding. It is considered by many to be one of the most picturesque spots in the state. There was an unfortunate wreck that occurred on April 18, 1885 when Engine #112 pulling 45 cars plummeted off a 60' wooden trestle into the South Branch of the Raritan River. The wooden trestle was replaced by steel piers in 1930 and is now known as the Ken Lockwood Gorge Bridge. The last passenger excursion occurred in 1935 and the last freight train ran on April 1, 1976…
This is a very easy hike and worth the 1.5 miles. If you start at the Miller Lane entrance, the hike starts off on a paved pathway down to an overlook vista that looks over the Stavola Bound Brook Quary. You then have to venture off on a dirt path that is all down hill to the man made water fall. There is a yellow trail that you can follow if you want a little more exercise, but nothing exciting, as it just leads in a loop…
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Greenwood lake is about 8 miles long and is located half in New Jersey and Half in New York. The lake area has been known as a resort type of region. It has been the home of vacations to Babe Ruth and the Jeter family. Brown’s point is a scenic park that sits on he edge of Greenwood Lake. The small park has a playground, picnic tables, woods, and a great view of Greenwood Lake. Brown’s point isn’t much of anything, but a good resting point with a great view.If you are going to Clinton Road this location isn’t too far and a great location to eat some lunch or just to relax before heading back home. If you are there at the right time is is great spot to watch the sunset…