Recent content by tsqurd

Jet contrails only can happen under certain atmospheric conditions - which occur typically between ~30,000-40,000 feet.

Can't say whether it is connected or not, but ive noticed a much greater Park Police presence since the new Map was announced. A few weeks ago there seemed to be a large gathering of Park Police at the Ranger Station. Didnt realize they had that many vehicles, let alone all on duty at the same...

The MAP or what ever they are calling it now does nothing to address real illegal activity - using unregistered/unlicensed/uninsured vehicles has always been prohibited. This MAP is targeted at all of us that have followed the rules

There's a paywall. I dont have access, but can see blurred out photos. I'd bet $$ I know where they come from. https://www.nj.com/news/2024/11/you-can-still-drive-through-nj-forest-but-break-the-new-rules-and-itll-cost-you.html

The police will occasionally fire full auto at the Atlantic County Range. Depending on wind direction, the sound can travel quite far. The Police Range is open to the public on weekends and holidays, but a safety course is required.

It’s a bicycle event - the Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder. There are 2 routes this year I believe. They are similar, but one is just under 40 miles, and a longer 60+ mile route. The ride starts at the Ludlam Brewery and go through Belleplain and up first Ave. the short loop makes a right on honest...

Story has been updated - the man has died. Drove past and saw the park police and a rescue vehicle there, was wondering what had happened. My heart goes out to the family.

And in other news: https://www.nj.com/burlington/2024/02/nj-limiting-vehicles-in-this-popular-state-forest.html It has a pay wall, but in the preview: "Environmentalists say those who frequently use illegal vehicles, such as quads, in the Pine Barrens-based forest, are most likely to oppose the...

I dont remember the Superintendent sharing a map, but I do remember how he had "volunteers" out there closing roads down prior to the MAP. The below thread was started in July 2015, which I believe was just before the DEP officially announced the MAP...

You can call me T - that's how people that know me refer to me! I don't know Ben, that 'corporate lobbyist' seems like a bit of a stretch, but then, I am not informed. From my prospective, the only obvious corporate interest profiting here is the PPA through their fundraising from their...

Can you share any more information on this fact?

I was able to view the article in Reader view. Different year, but it's the same as before. They are not going to stop till they get their way - from the article: “The new visitor map for Wharton State Forest is a wonderful opportunity for the public to understand where to go, how to get...

Big washout there from the December storms. They had some dirt piled there, but wasnt nearly enough to make the repair. Haven't been back since to see if it has been repaired

I believe it was right by Thompsontown on the topo