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| National Park Overview: |
 | The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1960 and lies 26 miles west of New York Cities Times Square and 7 miles south of Morristown, New Jersey in Morris County. This oasis of wilderness, surrounded by urban and suburban areas, provides important habitats to fish and wildlife and a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy wildlife and wilderness within close proximity to urban centers. It consists of approximately 7,500 acres of swamp woodland, hardwood ridges, cattail marsh, grassland, ponds and meandering streams. Over the years, the refuge has become a resting and feeding area for more than 244 species of birds. The refuge also provides a "home" for more than 39 species of reptiles and amphibians, 29 species of fish, 33 species of mammals and approximately 600 species of plants (including 215 species of wildflowers). Additionally, 26 of these species are listed by the State of New Jersey as being threatened or endangered, including the wood turtle, blue-spotted salamander and bog turtle (also federally threatened). |
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| Arts & Crafts | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center Store - Layton , NJ
The store at Peters Valley Craft Center offers original handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, and home furnishings. Unique items from over 300 artists offer distinctive ideas to embellish the home, treat yourself,
or to select for a gift. Visit the Gallery upstairs for our latest exhibit of fine art craft.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| Arts/Cultural/Drama | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center - Layton , NJ
Peters Valley is a non-profit education center and gallery for craft arts. Tour the studios on weekends during summer. Workshops May to September, 2 to 5 days. Expert instructors from US and abroad. Commute or sleep over for a mini-vacation close-to-home. Wood turning, weaving, jewelry, ceramics, blacksmithing, photography, papermaking, beading and more.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| B&Bs / Inns | |  | Holly Thorn House - Whitehouse Station, NJ
A lovely replica of an English country manor home which combines fine old inn-keeping tradition, gracious in every way and lending itself to all seasons. You can enjoy comfortable and serene Queen bedded rooms, furnished with the warmth of antiques, and all with private baths and phones.
Web Site: http://www.hollythornhouse.com |
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| |  | Whistling Swan Inn - Stanhope, NJ
Nestled in the beautiful Skylands Region of New Jersey, the house now known as The Whistling Swan Inn was built in 1905 by Justice of the Peace, Daniel Best, for his wife, Sarah. Come visit Northwest NJ's finest Victorian Inn Voted "Top Ten B&B in US" by Inn Traveler Magazine
Web Site: http://www.whistlingswaninn.com |
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| | | |  | Manchester Inn Bed and Breakfast - Ocean Grove, NJ
The Manchester Inn, The Ocean Grove New Jersey Bed Breakfast and The Secret Garden Restaurant are steps from the white sandy beach and the gentle surf of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the cooling ocean breezes from our rocking chair porch while overlooking Ocean Pathway, Ocean Groves finest avenue!
Web Site: http://www.themanchesterinn.com/index.htm |
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| Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, contains information about the plants ... Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Conserving the Nature of America ... | | Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge -- Are We There Yet? - Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 152 Pleasant Plains Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (973) 425 1222 In 1959 the threat of a jetport enabled the Great Swamp Committee of the North American ... | | Butterflies of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Morris County, New Jersey - Butterflies of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Morris County, New Jersey ... of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Morris County, New Jersey DIRECTIONS: The Great Swamp ... | | Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge - ... people who like to hike to escape civilization subtract two. Final words Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge offers very easy trails, suitable for families with children or people looking for a ... | | Hiking in the Great Swamp - Home | Site Map | Contact Us | Places to Walk in the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge has 2 wildlife observation blinds and about 8 miles of marked ... | | Mammals of the Great Swamp Watershed - Home | Site Map | Contact Us | Mammals of Great Swamp of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is in north-central New Jersey in Morris County. The Refuge ... | | Index - ... Contest Categories ] friends of great swamp national wildlife refuge is an independent, non profit organization dedicated ... mission of the great swamp national wildlife refuge Fall Festival ... | | Bluebirds (Bob Atkins) - All photographs were taken in the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Central New Jersey. Most were taken with a 500mm lens + 1.4x teleconverter (=700mm). - - - You can email comments about ... | | Area Campgrounds | | | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Moe's Bait & Tackle Shop
10 South St
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 795-2529
| Scag's Bait & Tackle
50 Fort Pl # A1b
Staten Island, NY
(718) 727-7373
| Zimmer Fish & Game Conservation Assoc
4411 Arthur Kill Rd
Staten Island, NY
(718) 948-9599
| Michael's Bait & Tackle Shop
187 Mansion Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 984-9733
| Biggie's Bait & Tackle
65 Page Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 966-9206
| Lady Kim Charters
16 Sheraden Avenue
Staten Island, NY
(718) 698-6582
| Captains Marine Mercury & Force Outboards
202 Mansion Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 984-3346
| Big Al's Bait & Tackle
7407 Amboy Rd
Staten Island, NY
(718) 605-6907
| Capt Pauls Charters
81 Detroit Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 966-6990
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Clarion Inn
11 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ
(732) 563-1000
| Hidden Valley Resort
44 Breakneck Rd
Vernon, NJ
(973) 764-4200
| Resort Club Inc
3 Telemark Dr
Vernon, NJ
(973) 209-4362
| Hotel Richmond
71 Central Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 447-8445
| Minerals Resort & Spa
2 Chamonix Dr
Vernon, NJ
(973) 827-2222
| Resort Club at the Great Gorge
State Rt 94
Vernon, NJ
(973) 827-8000
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| Directions: |
| Great Swamp is located 7 miles south of Morristown, New Jersey
From Interstate 287 (Southbound and Northbound): Take Exit 30A (Basking Ridge/North Maple Avenue) and bear right onto North Maple Avenue. Go through the traffic light at Madisonville Road (ignore refuge directional sign pointing left at Madisonville Road) and continue on North Maple Avenue. After one mile North Maple will bear left and become South Maple Avenue. Continue on South Maple Avenue for one mile and turn left onto Lord Stirling Road. After 1.3 miles you will pass over a bridge on the Passaic River. Continue straight on White Bridge Road for one mile and turn left onto Pleasant Plains Road. Follow refuge directional signs to refuge headquarters.
From Interstate 78 (westbound): Take Exit 40 and turn right on Hillcrest Road (County Road 531). Go to stop sign (1 mile), cross Mountain Avenue, staying on Hillcrest Road (531). (Hillcrest Road becomes Mountain Avenue after passing over the Passaic River Bridge). Go straight through the traffic light at the intersection of County Road 512 and continue on Mountain Avenue (now County Road 638). Go 1.3 miles to the top of the hill and cross over Long Hill Road onto Meyersville Road. Go down Meyersville Road 0.8 miles to circle, turn left on New Vernon Road and follow refuge directional signs.
From Interstate 78 (eastbound): Take Exit 40 and turn left onto Hillcrest Road and follow westbound directions. |
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