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Wonders of New Jersey: 361 - 370

  • 361 Point Pleasant Canal Completed in 1925, this canal connected Manasquan Inlet with Barnegat Bay. It is a part of the Intracoastal Waterway. Point Pleasant.
  • 362 Hacklebarney State Park The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry states that “The freshwater Black River briskly cuts its way through rocky Hacklebarney State Park, cascading around boulders in the hemlock-lined ravine. Two tributaries, Rinehart and Trout Brooks, also course their way through this glacial valley, feeding the Black River. Even in the heat of midsummer, the temperature of Black River gorge is cool and refreshing.
    Today Hacklebarney is a favorite place for avid anglers, hikers and picnickers, yet in the 19th century the park was a mined iron ore site. The gushing river against the grey boulders and dark green hemlocks creates a majestic beauty in any season.Three rare and endangered plant species exist within the park: American ginseng, leatherwood and Virginia pennywort. Over a hundred bird species and wildlife such as black bear, woodchuck, deer and fox live in the park.” Chester Township.
  • 363 Drew University Sometimes called the "University in the Forest" because of the setting of its 186 acres, Drew was founded in 1867 as a theological seminary. It is now a private university. Highlights include the Florence and Robert Zuck Arboretum, Methodist Library and SW Bowne Hall. Madison.
  • 364 Route 57 Scenic Byway Locally known for its scenic Highlands setting, rolling fertile valleys and streamside views. This 19-mile historic roadway segment traverses the region's distinctive mountain ridges, Scotts Mountain, Pohatcong Mountain and Point Mountain. The valleys between these forested ridges are home to agricultural areas and feature the Pleasant Valley, Port Colden and Beattystown historic districts.
  • 365 Picatinny Arsenal
  • 366 Garden State Wine Growers Association Blues and Wine Festival
  • 367 Bulls Island Recreation Area
  • 368 Cape May Monarch Butterfly Migration
  • 369 Grover Cleveland 
  • 370 Pygmy Pines

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