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For warm weather, 20F, + I use the LaCross Grange, but for trips north or when winter camping in 15f or below, mukluks are the way to go. Two pairs of liners are needed for deep cold in a wilderness setting. PAC boots are a cheaper and of similiar application, but they may not have the same...

I appreciate that Ben, thank you. My opinion, more specifically, is that Al's body of landscape work is unmatched. Many people have been able to create wonderful photographs in the Pines, but I do not think anyone has crafted so many great landscapes over such a wide range of environments. That...

Like most wildlife, I take them seriously and do not approach into their comfort zone. I have only had the fortune to record coyote pups once, but I have seen adult eastern coyotes on two different occasions and have heard their calls, sometimes very close, many times. The best is being between...

(Not arguing here) Who are you referring to? Feel free to PM

Al is one of the most effective advocates the Pine's has ever had, and the best photographer.

I like your definition and line of thought, it closely follows what is available from the State's vernal pool identification guide. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/pdf/vptrain04.pdf The State's qualifications certainly leave a very loose definition available to an observer, excepting the...

For the purposes of this Scavenger Hunt, should we employ the term intermittent ponds as a term to include both the man-made and naturally occurring? You had asked if it was really getting that bad up North. This isn't Wharton, but here is what some of the off-roaders are up to behind...

What Are Vernal Pools? Vernal pools are confined wetland depressions, either natural or man-made, that hold water for at least two consecutive months out of the year and are devoid of breeding fish populations. Vernal pools come in an array of forms: isolated depressions within upland...

Went through many acres today in search of a friend's shot deer. No chiggers, but plenty of tickets and a few mosquitos.

In my recent travels I have not been able to find one Vernal Pool in Wharton along a road that has not been driven into by off-roaders/mudders. (Tire tracks leading in, turbid water). Does anyone know of an example where one has not been trashed? I'm going to start tagging them on my GPS and...

I was referencing "unimproved roads" based on 1997 USGS. I understand there a lot of variables there. So many people seem to have the assumption that all this will ORV stuff grow over in 4 or 5 years, but I didn't expect one drive to have that impact remain after 65 years!

What are some criteria that you believe should qualify a USGS mapped trail for closure to motorized traffic?

He went off on them because they took a position against what he wants, which is unfettered ability to drive over any part of the Pines regardless of significance. I think its great Ben, Gabe, Mr. Chapman took a stand against it, but Jack is far from alone on that opinion.

I agree Maggie. I also have to say I am proud to be for once on the same side as you all in advocating for preservation. It also gives me confidence that Mr. McGinnis(aka ORV guy), who so openly proclaims his right to drive over Jemima or through any pond or spung, is so vehemently against the...

From a recent discussion on social media, I was able to view this argument more dimensionally and I came to an understanding on how close we are on this motorized debate. Jemima was the subject of the discussion and the thread's originator was making the claim that the Pinelands can take it...

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Hey Hey, I never said I was going to quit, just that I respect your efforts.

Oops. Didn't see that sign. Filled my water bottle from the Bathroom sink two-three weeks ago. No problems yet!

I certainly do believe that more groups/stakeholders should have been brought on board from the get go. It is a great lesson in grassroots politics. I get caught up in all this business some times but I have say I seriously respect the democratic effort you all are putting forth. I happen to...

Sorry Ben, I wasn't looking to rehash this. But I did not say you were "implicit" or complicit, but that these volunteers including myself at the time had no idea of the larger plan on the horizon. And that by posting a picture of them clearly showing their faces may expose them to the same...