Catching the Elusive Halloween Blue Moon
While humans may look at the Halloween Blue Moon as a “cool” and “scary” scenario, Mother Nature is thinking more along the lines of “romance.” …
Photo of the Week
A Sneak Peek at Waterloo’s Life-Size Canal Boat
SOME OBSERVATIONS BEFORE THE STORY FIRST There is an old saying: “Things happen in threes.” This could be construed from my last three Photo of…
The Interesting Story of Warren County’s Pedestrian Bridge
The Portland-Columbia Pedestrian Bridge (or as it’s formally known, The Portland-Columbia Toll Supported Pedestrian Bridge) is a footbridge that crosses the Delaware River, at Portland,…
Inside Oxford’s Hidden Tunnel
WARNING: This tunnel is privately owned and poses a falling rock and debris hazard. Please do not enter the tunnel.Our Photo of the Week celebrates…
A Birders’ View: Hawks and Fall Colors
DID YOU KNOW!!!??? According to the New Jersey Birding & Wildlife Trails website (emphasis added by Charlie), “New Jersey enjoys a wide variety of distinct…
A Tiny Dynamo: The Sharp-shinned Hawk
STORY BEHIND PHOTO OF THE WEEK This September I have come across Sharp-shinned Hawks three times and was able to get some photos, all within…
Follow the Sept. 11 Memorial Trail Through New Jersey’s Highlands with Charlie’s Guide
STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Last Friday was September 11, a day that needs no introduction. Throughout Friday and over the weekend, I found…
Charlie Celebrates ‘Bright’ Times Ahead
HAPPY LABOR DAY! Does this feel like an oxymoronic statement? Throughout the year, we celebrate many holidays. Wonderful times with family and friends. Maybe it’s just me, but,…
Charlie Presents: Local Quaker History
The Quakers were early settlers in this region. In 1735, they selected this piece of land just east of the church and a little west…
A Day at Delaware Lake
A note from Charlie: As someone involved in many recreational organizations, we all wish our natural and open spaces to be enjoyed by all. Please…