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Guy, We drive but park where a road ends. Then we walk about 20 - 25min down a trail or two. We've never had rangers actually take the time to walk out to actually investigate something. It was a Saturday morning and you know as well as I that if they can't drive it, they usually don't bother...

Well, because we had a bottle of wine out there with us, we got two fines apiece. We were told each one was $50, but when we went to pay, Shamong Twp. told us each one was $72. When I told them what the rangers told us, she got all bent out of shape saying,"We always tell them it's not $50."...

Lawyers yes, but we wouldn't have lawyers without the sick cycle of excessive human wants and greed propelling them to action. I got in trouble for camping illegally in the middle of the woods (Wharton) about a month ago. We have been camping there since high school (about 5 years). It's a...

It seems like in a town like Indian Mills, certain shocking events like this happen only every 5 to 10 years. Nonetheless, it still doesn't dampen the effects on the community. Personally, I knew who this lady was and always knew her to be a nice person. Of course, that's what they all say when...

Jimbo, About what time? We had some server problems today where the internet map servers crashed and refused to come back up. It was in the morning until about 10:30. All should be well now. It also helps if you view the application with a non-dialup connection for any of you still rockin...

What's up everyone? We recently finished production testing of DEP's new application iMap Geology here at OGIS. I know another application was recently released from DEP, but this one should really excite our message board. It's not even on DEP's front page yet! There is a topo layer on...

Language database mapping for GIS huh? Perks my interest as I just started my full time job as a GIS Specialist at the NJ Office of GIS. I believe this would involve associating certain languages, dialects as attributes in certain geographic areas whether they are points or polygons? Justin

On an overnight hike yesterday into today along the Mullica River Trail in Wharton State Forest, we came upon a snake in our path: Pine snake? I assume that it is a pine snake but I wasn't sure. It was about 5+ ft. long. About 10 ft. down the trail, I noticed a snake skin in the brush...

Speechless over here. It blows the mind sometimes when these things are done. Justin

Renee, At which school are these types of classes held at? Are they at Stockton or a community college? Just curious . . . Justin

Hey everyone, With the spring weather finally upon us, I'm looking forward to some expeditions in the pines. Are there any blooming cycles for Pine Barrens specific plants coming up within the next week or two? Also, I know there is a rare yellow flowering plant in the Pines but I don't...

Hi everyone, While I was in New Zealand, I was able to see first hand what major pine tree plantations really look like. I also took a forestry class at the university there and learned a great deal about forestry and plantations. My problem with this site on Eagle Tavern Road is that...

How has everyone been? Well, I figured I'd post a message as I'm trying to use the last of my computer account money at the University before I leave New Zealand tomorrow morning. It's been an incredible experience, one that I suggest to anyone looking to enjoy a place with amazing scenery...

Al, Thanks for the maps. As soon as exams are over, I'll start figuring out where I'd like to go. Does anyone here know if these areas (Spring Hill, Bear Swamp Hill, Coyle Field) have any close proximity to the Batona Trail? I'd like to check these areas out then continue inland on the...

Ok, Where exactly would I find the West and East Pine Plains with the Pygmy Pines? Do you guys know which quadrants and/or coordinates these places are located at so I can start to plan a route? Justin

Renee, Yes, I did take that picture. I've been getting better with the manual settings on my Canon digital camera. I have about 500+ photos posted now on my website and it just keeps getting larger. Justin

Hello everyone, I hope all is well. I've been keeping up on reading the forum posts while over here in New Zealand. However, I will be coming back in about 2 weeks and I'd like to 'adjust' to life in the states again by going backpacking through the Pine Barrens for 3 or 4 days. I know I'd...

What's up everyone? Haven't posted in awhile but I remembered that this upcoming weekend is the Camp Jam in the Pines at Paradise Lake Campground off of Rte. 206 in Hammonton. My friends are all going and I would too if I were not on the other side of the world. Last year was a great time and...

Not to bring up an older topic, but I was wondering where exactly this area was (town, county). I'd like to visit it when I get back to NJ in the fall. Now to branch off topic (sorry Ben): While I'm in New Zealand at University, I'm taking a Forestry class called forests and people. I've...

I haven't heard of cougars but there is another animal that I found out recently exists in the Pine Barrens, though limited. My neighbor is a hunter and he showed me a picture of a coyote which his friend had shot and had stuffed. Weird looking animal, but it was fairly recent. This was at a...