Category: Information
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Open Trails NJ to Participate in Stakeholder Forum, 10/22
Open Trails NJ will be participating in the Wharton State Forest Stakeholder Forum on 10/22. We will be advocating continued responsible use of Wharton State Forest for all outdoor enthusiasts. Some of of the key points we will be promoting are: All USGS defined roads should remain open unless they meet objective, agreed upon, criteria…
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The Story of How Open Trails NJ Came to Be
We have so many new followers that are discovering Open Trails NJ, we thought we would tell the story of how our group came to be. Please see the link below for the inspiring story. The Story of How Open Trails NJ Came to Be
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A Beautiful Weekend For Outdoor Activities
Hope you all enjoyed this beautiful fall weekend, doing all the outdoor activities you appreciate. This photo was taken by a member of the Open Trails team yesterday at Batsto, doing one of the activities he enjoys, photography. The leadership of Open Trails NJ participate in a broad range of activities including hiking, kayaking, geocaching,…
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Closing Roads is a Failed Policy
In all the township meetings and newspaper articles, the DEP has been quick to show pictures of Jemima Mount, using it as an example of why roads must be closed to prevent impact to the forest. But did you know that Jemima Mt. has been closed to motorized vehicles for well over a decade? Ironically, the…