A perfect secret of a hike that gets you outside without other people is Veteran Park’s Green Trail. it’s a loop trail that is 1.3 miles in length, and is fairly level; a great trail for someone just looking for a stroll in the forest. Drive up Mooney Mountain to Patricia Drive. Once you enterContinue reading “Spring Hike”
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Ledgewood/Morris Canal Park Yellow Trail
Today was a beautiful day to walk this trail, located right by where Emmans Road and Mountain Road meet. Park in the lower lot, and take a moment to enjoy the view of the Ledgewood Basin. There’s an accessible wooden ramp/platform to fish from. Walk straight up the Morris Canal’s incline plane, and take aContinue reading “Ledgewood/Morris Canal Park Yellow Trail”
Roxbury's Black River Park Trail
A great local trail to visit with kids is Black River Park Trail, located right behind Suburban Furniture. There’s a short loop trail which guides you along the pond, cross a bridge, and walk along the stream. On the left you will see a blue blazed trail; you wind around and cross the stream onContinue reading “Roxbury's Black River Park Trail”
Fresh Air
These last couple of weeks have been pretty scary for all of us. Our main goal is to keep our family, friends and neighbors safe, and to be sure that we have enough TP. (At this point, I think we all do!) For some of us, it’s rough being inside all day, but it isContinue reading “Fresh Air”
Riggs Canal Park Ribbon-Cutting 9/16/18
Prevent Lyme Disease!
Wear repellent. Use a repellent with 20% DEET. Also, clothing treated with Permethrin kills ticks. Check for ticks daily. Check for ticks on you and your children. Ticks like to hide in folds of skin and in the hair. Check your pets too! Shower soon after being outdoors. Shower after being outdoors to remove ticks. Continue reading “Prevent Lyme Disease!”
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