Washington's Lookout, Rifle Camp Park, Woodland Park, NJ

Washington's Lookout looking generally Northeast

Midtown and Downtown NYC from Watchung Ridge

Skyline of Newark, NJ from Woodland Park, NJ

Closeup of two large buildings in Fort Lee, NJ

Skyline of Fort Lee, NJ from Rifle Camp Park

Rifle Camp Park looking at Clifton, NJ

Rifle Camp Park looking southeast

Rifle Camp Park looking generally Southeast

Rifle Camp Park looking east at downtown Manhattan

Rifle Camp Park looking east

Rifle Camp Park looking generally northeast

Newark from Rifle Camp Park

Deer at Rifle Camp Park

Deer showing no fear of humans

Rifle Camp Park Observatory

Wide panorama of the area from Rifle Camp Park

More narrow panorama from Rifle Camp Park

Washington’s Lookout at Great Notch, now Woodland Park, NJ (formerly West Paterson, NJ). In October 1780, the light infantry of the Continental Army was here as the British were in NYC. The east facing slope obviously afforded Washington an excellent view of any enemy movements. This location on the Watchung Ridge which extends from Mahwah down through Bound Brook served as a barrier to protect Washington and the Continental Army from the British Army.

Today Rifle Camp Park offers excellent hiking and picnic areas along with an observatory and unobstructed views of the skyline from Fort Lee, NJ down through Elizabeth, NJ. The midtown NYC, downtown NYC and Newark skylines are also visible on clear days.

Views of Newark Bay from Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne, NJ

Newark Bay Bridge

Zooming in on Newark Bay (I-78) Bridge

Port Newark

Cargo Ships in port

Skyline of Newark from Bayonne

Newark, NJ with a jet approaching Newark Airport

Port Newark with containers

The Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a car carrying cargo ship

 Views of Newark Bay including the Newark Bay Bridge (I-78 bridge), the skyline of Newark with a jet approaching Newark Airport and images of Port Newark including the car carrying cargo ship the Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Pictures taken from Stephen R. Gregg park in Bayonne, NJ

St. Francis Carnival in Haskell, NJ (Wanaque)

Rays of Sunshine help illuminate the ferris wheel at the carnival

Sunset at the carnival in Wanaque, NJ

 Sunset befalls the St. Francis Carnival in Haskell, NJ (Wanaque)

Hot Grill in Clifton, NJ

The sign for the Hot Grill in Clifton, NJ

The Hot Grill in Clifton, NJ an iconic eatery for over 50 years.

Bayonne Bridge, Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne Bridge

Closeup of half of Bayonne Bridge

Tug Boat passing under the Bayonne Bridge in the Kill Van Kull

Bayonne Bridge, Bayonne, NJ. The bridge spans the Kill Van Kull which connects Newark Bay with Upper New York Bay. Construction on the bridge started in 1928 and the bridge opened to vehicle traffic in November, 1931. It has been connecting Bayonne, NJ and Staten Island, NY since.

Delaware Water Gap, Hardwick Township, NJ

The Delaware Water Gap from Hardwick Township

The Delaware Water Gap from Hardwick Township with PA included to the right

Looking across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania

The rock outcroppings on Mt Tammany in Knowlton Township

I-80W scenic overlook, Columbia, NJ

 Putting the gap in the Delaware Water Gap. First stopping at the scenic overlook off of I-80 West in Columbia, NJ, then proceeding to the Dunnfield Creek parking lot for Worthington State Forest which is actually just over the Knowlton Township line in Hardwick Township. On the NJ side the ‘gap’ features Mount Tammany. Trails which are part of the Apalachain Trail system will take the adventuresome to the summit.

Wild West City, Stanhope, NJ

 Wild West City in Stanhope, NJ (Byram Township). Originally opened in 1956, the park enthralled children for decades until it was closed after an accidental shooting in 2006. The park is now reopened and hopefully will educate children about the 'wild west' for many years to come. The city layout is a copy of Dodge City, KS

Parsippany Water Tower from Parsippany Road overpass, Parsippany, NJ

Interstate 287, looking generally north from the Parsippany Road overpass including the Parsippany water tower that has become a regional landmark for many New Jerseyans.

Pictures taken April 9th, 2017 

Rockaway River, Boonton, NJ

The Rockaway River makes its way through Boonton on its way to Boonton Gorge (Grace Lord Park) and eventually to the Boonton (Jersey City) Reservoir.

Pictures taken April 9th, 2017

Boonton Station, Boonton, NJ

Now a restaurant, Boonton Station was built by the DL&W railroad in the 'prairie style' in 1904. Passenger trains served the growing commuter population. Freight trains delivered coal to heat homes and to power local mills.

Pictures taken April 9th, 2017

Old Iron Works, Whippany (Hanover Township), NJ

Whippany River

Site of the first known iron forge in Morris County. Operated by John Ford and John Budd on the banks of the Whippany River.

Pictures taken April 9th, 2017 

All Abord the Easter Bunny Express at the Whippany Railway Museum, Whippany, Hanover Township, NJ

The Whippany Railway Museum operates an annual Easter Bunny Express from the train station located near Route 10 in Whippany. The museum offers many historical engines from both the diesel and steam eras.

Pictures taken April 9th, 2017 

"Billy Yank" Replica Civil War Memorial, Hackettstown, NJ

Originally built closeby, "Billy Yank" -- not a particularly unique name for a Civil War Memorial Statute, was placed on Main Street at a cost of 30,000 pennies slowly collected by area school children. The statue stood unmolested for decades until eminent domain compelled the removal of the original statue. Instead of being moved, the statue was taken down and apparently sold for scrap.

Placed in 2001, this replica recreation pays tribute to the rank and file Union soldier colloquially referred to as "Billy Yank"

Pictures taken April 23rd, 2017

First Presbyterian Church and Main Street/Downtown Hackettstown, NJ

 

First Presbyterian Church

Corner of Church and Main (Rt 46) in Hackettstown

The First Presbyterian Church located at 298 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Pictures taken April 23rd, 2017 

Edward W. Seay Administration Building, Centenary University, Hackettstown, NJ

 Edward W. Seay Administration Building, the main building on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown,  New Jersey

 Pictures taken April 23rd, 2017

Farm Fields in Great Meadows, Liberty Township, NJ

Farm fields owned by JDF Produce offering farm fresh food for northwestern NJ.

Pictures taken April 23rd, 2017