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Gee, wish I went there during the dryness of this summer, but it seems like I’m always working. Cranberry cultivation wasn’t a thing till the 1830’s in the pinebarrens so the cranberry operations were quite a bit after that.

Wow!! Fantastic

Great image you provided and thoughtful questions! I agree that the dam is older than the canal. Sawmills existing there as early as the 1720’s. Charles Read’s interest in bog iron was mid 1760’s. So the dam was very likely the predecessor. Providing my theory in the purpose for the canal is...

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Nice report. I have a theory that the canal, given it’s unusual length, allowed bog iron collection from the mullica river bed by diverting the water and thus lowering the levels of the river. This probably would have been winter collection by Charles Read. I recollect that had an agreement...

I don’t know if this has been posted before. This is a pinelands commission meeting from three years ago that includes an excellent presentation from John Bunnell concerning ORV damage in wetlands/spungs. The presentation itself is free from opinions and political agenda which is refreshing. I...

This past weekend I was at a wedding in north Jersey. It just so happened, they had a “recovery” brunch at a nearby diner. I was surprised to find out that half of this diner was actually an old train car from the blue comet. Paul probably documented this somewhere, but it was a real surprise...

Lol I just referred to it as the illegal house because apparently it was built (or started to be built) after Wharton died and before the state purchased his estate. At a time when there was little enforcement to deter trespassers. Allegedly, someone thought they could build the house and no one...

Bob, I guess it comes down to what German was saying; every site is unique and subject to variables. Although, I think it’s great you have seen healthy growth without fencing! I was skeptical when I first heard about the state’s initiative on this but after considering why we have seen such a...

The ruins are still there. You somehow missed them but you were right there. The hotel, sadly burnt down in the ‘90’s and is mostly just some scattered bricks and some scant foundation. Yucca and buttonwood, and catalpa are around. But the glassworks foundations and the illegal house and the...

Not to go off topic, but this weekend I visited a couple environmentally sensitive areas previously compromised by reckless vehicular damage. These areas had been addressed with barricades and signage by a joint effort by the DEP and volunteers. The Aesthetic component to the barricades were...

Great stuff Guy. Amazing photos! So glad they finally came to light. Makes you wonder about other photos hidden in attics. You’re right, Bob. Hilly must have been quite a character. Lol.

Hey, has anyone received correspondence yet regarding the virtual meeting in their email?

I am curious to see what remediation will be conducted on quaker bridge road. I can’t think of any off road vehicle damage there except maybe at the “parking” area before the quaker bridge launch. Which is really just from people parking there. There is a no vehicle sign at an erosion spot. I...

Great question. Even the commission itself describes the division of authority and responsibility as “complex”. It would appear that there are grey areas in there that might confuse the respective departments themselves. As the commission is focused solely on the CPMP it would be a logical...

I guess my point being that there is an element of the new generation of riders that reflect the values and responsibility most often attributed to the more mature riders. A quality that is refreshing to witness.

This season I have encountered a number of newbie motorcyclists who are very enthusiastic about riding in the pines and for the right reasons. Exploration, experiencing nature, fun. Mature in attitude if not in age. Courteous and respectful demeanors. I think it is a huge advantage to...

Amazing find guy? Looks like it was very comfortable at one time. Some work went into that construction. I share your enthusiasm. Cool find!

this talk of grouse got me thinking about the Heath Hen that used to be plentiful in the pine plains. Allegedly, the pine plains were known as the grouse plains until the mid 1800's when they became extinct from the area due to over hunting. Historical accounts claim that they were delicious...

great shots of those yotes, Scott!! People have been hearing them at the Mullica wilderness campsite and lower forge every weekend. They have replaced the whippoorwills which some people appreciate. Personally I like both.