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Some sort of natural subsidence?

I was recently poring over some of Boyd's maps while doing some research and found something that I have never noticed. I saw that the creek linking the Wading and Bass rivers was named the Loveland Thorofare on some maps but on others it was known as the Isveland Thorofare. I thought that...

Shame to see those Menantico lakes "closed." Has there ever been a rationale given for each specific closure?

The rivalry between these two communities has waned incredibly, but even the suggestion of a merger 30-40 years ago would have been met with derision from both sides. Growing up in Vineland, we were told from a very young age not to socialize with "Millbillies" and it often led to physical...

Agreed. Especially if there aren't any human tracks near by.

I know I'm in the minority since I don't use a stick on the PBX hikes (and there have been times I wish I had one), but when going through briars I prefer being unencumbered carrying one. I'd probably end up losing it anyway.

I did. For the first five minutes there were individuals also on Zoom who did not mute their mic, so that made it a bit difficult to hear. The audio was better once that was resolved but at some points I had trouble picking up what Mark was saying. The shared screen via one of the...

Estell Manor Park?

When we were hiking at Mordecai, Scott (RednekF350) mentioned that the Buckshutem phenomena could have been a dam to back up the water for logging purposes. I think that could be a good possibility but it begs the question if those features could be found at other sites. Wish I could have been...

Hey Al, Are those Bald Cypresses still up by Batsto? They must be the northernmost ones even though I've read somewhere its in Delaware.

Regarding "Battle Lane," I spoke to an elderly gentleman who was running Jenkin's bait shop down in Newport when I lived in Gandy's Beach and he mentioned an actual "battle" during the Revolutionary War down that way. I am highly skeptical but it is an interesting name for that area.

My exact thoughts about you two and Mordecai lol

I'd have to assume the water table was higher before the intake of commercial, residential, and agricultural pursuits in the area. On page 136 of the aforementioned book (printed in 1968), Mints' states "Laurel Lake is a development still under construction on the north edge of Buckshutem...

There's an interesting section on Buckshutem in Margaret Louise Mint's "The Great Wilderness." Although mostly apocryphal and not providing adequate citation at all, it is a wealth of anecdotal information. The following was from that book (pg. 133/134 "Iszard's Mill {Buckshutem})...

A recluse on an island in a river reached only by a dilapidated bridge seems like the life for me.

It may depend on the water level when those were created, for instance the one Al showed seems to align with a trail but the ones Gabe posted are not. Really interesting find Gabe.

It was a great time as usual and fantastic to catch up and see everyone again. Looking forward to the next one!

Miss these hikes and the after parties, as well as catching up with everyone.

what a story; so happy you are safe.

I did summer school this year but we just finished up; I have about 2 and a half weeks until we go back so I'm free until then. Let me know when you want to go out.