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Looking for some information on the above mentioned area. Access, plantlife, wildlife, parking, etc. Anybody familiar with these bogs?

Thats a fine idea Ed. Wading Pines offers some cabins, hiking options, and the water to boot. By, the by, October is my favorite month to be in the Pines. With Fall swinging and less bugs and cooler weather make for some great hikes.

Just an exchange of thoughts Jim, I'm happy to carry on a discussion here. Knowledge is power right?:cool:

Please dont take this as an attack, thats not what its meant to be, its obvious you have a real enthusiasm for learning about history and its objects, but your reasoning is indeed flawed. Detecting in the Pines is definitely the wrong thing to do for a few reasons. Besides the simple...

Your right Nick, objects of our past belong to everyone and thus shouldn't incur fees to enjoy them. The real trick though is that outside of the government non-profit museums need the entry fees just to stay afloat. Inside the government most museums are free and the ones that aren't need...

Really great article Ben, glad I perused back to find it. As a museum professional who works with objects for a living I'm certainly on the side of the fence opposite the relic hunters. I'd never argue that these folks dont have a passion for finding lost bits of history in the ground, but as...

So anybody else stop by this meeting Tuesday? I did, and while an interesting point or two was made, like turning the Old Central Jersey into a hiking route, I came away disappointed. The gentlemen in running the show, while a nice guy, was simply in charge of grants and didn't have a real...

Awww nooo, I dont think I can take one as bad as that last mess. Makings are there for a really great film, unfortunately no one has found the recipe yet.

Trailhead00: Your right in some respects, we all enjoy using the outoors in different ways, its what brings variety and spice to life; I myself enjoy fishing, kayaking,and the occasional trail ride through the Pines. We should however find out about locations before we use them. Most...

No, no, this hike is definitely on for October. Its my favorite time of year for backpacking in the Pines, and I'm really looking forward to this hike.

I can't say I've ever been TOTALLY caked in mud, but I have been mostly immersed in it for a more then a couple of hours. It not only kept the bugs away and does mask scents, but also keeps you a bit cooler. I find my favorite way to keep bugs away is to be covered in woodsmoke, it smells...

I like to think of them as a variation of the Pagan Pentegram; Earth, Air, Water, fire, and Spirit; although I realize that is not the owners intentions.....most of the time anyway.:witch: They are indeed just like Barn Stars, although I've equated it with just popular adornment. I've seen...

Interesting place, espicially since the animals are rescues. Thats something to certainly appreciate. So hard to find animals like that homes today, its nice to see someone really care. I'm also a big fan of the Cape May Zoo, with that boardwalk construction and variety of animals its a sure...

I agree all over the board with you there Jeff. As people have already mentioned stakeouts are really the only way to catch dumpers in the act, and for that the State is going to have to up patrols. It seems I continually watch out of towners litter everything from cigarette butts to fast food...

I hear you Jeff, but so far I've enjoyed the flow of the book, even if its a bit sensational. Seems the man really knows wilderness skills even if his life stories are a bit, shall we say embellished.

I still think the overwhelming majority of trash is coming from vehicular traffic and not hikers, generally they are a bunch who observe the rules of good conduct. I would be all for blocking traffic to a point like Apple Pie Hill, that would definitely cut down on that mess regularly found up...

The state of affairs regarding NJ trails is a joke if you ask me. Parks and recreation is woefully underfunded and could benefit from hiring on some additional trail rangers, not just figures at Park offices and trash dumps. I am not condemning those currently working, I'm sure there...

Recently found the above titled book at Barnes and Noble and haven't been able to put it down. It has a litany of interesting outdoor experiences in the Pines as well some informative pieces on animal tracking. Anybody familiar with this or Mr. Brown's school?

Thanks again Guy, I wasn't trying to start a philisophical debate on the benefits of religious lifestyles, it was just a little vacation story, but hey, have at it fella's!!:jd:

Your preaching to the choir there buddy:rolleyes: , I totally understand your time issues because of other trips, I am in the same boat myself. I'm figuring it to be aprox. 40-45 miles, with a possibilty of a light bushwhack included. My time guestimate will be early October as I already have...