Lost Towns of the Pine Barrens

You’re probably read about charcoalers setting up the pits, the fagan poles, covering it with soil and watching the slow burn. But ever want to make your own? in your own backyard? Daniel O’Connor of Twin Oaks forge has just the information you need. Check out this link Making charcoal
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Restoration work is nearing completion on the Batsto Mansion, but not without its controversy. The mansion dates to 1784(with later additions by Joseph Wharton), and serves as a focal point of the historic village. Word is the State park Service is planning to vacate its current offices and take over about one third of the […]

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If you drive south on Double Trouble Road in South Toms River you’ll parallel the Garden State Parkway, at the end, at the intersection of County Road 618 you will be staring straight ahead at Double Trouble State Park.

Double Trouble got it’s start in the early 19th century as a sawmill. Just who started building […]

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