New inclusive playground opens Fulfilling a plan to expand healthy recreation opportunities for New Jerseyans of all abilities, the Department of Environmental... Local News 30 Oct 2024 | 08:14
Wawayanda, Hopatcong state parks reopen to swimmers Wawayanda and Hopatcong state parks have reopened for swimming after being closed because of concerns about harmful algae... Home 06 Aug 2024 | 03:03
Swimming closed at Wawayanda State Park Swimming has been closed at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt “out of an abundance of caution,” a state Department of Environmental... Home 30 Jul 2024 | 01:34
5K Trail and Road Run is today A 5K Trail and Road Run will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 7 at the Wawayanda State Park Beach, 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt.... Local News 07 Apr 2024 | 05:28
Hikers start off on the First Day Challenge Hike on Jan. 1, 2023, in High Point State Park. (File photo by Kathy Shwiff) Several First Day Hikes today New Jersey’s diverse landscapes will be on display Monday, Jan. 1 during free, guided First Day Hikes scheduled in state... Home 01 Jan 2024 | 08:26
Wawayanda to get inclusive playground An inclusive playground will be built in Sussex County and equipment will be replaced at 24 State Park Service playgrounds... Local News 29 Jun 2023 | 05:24
Grateful for all the help I’m writing this to thank all of the kind, capable people who helped me after I fell and injured myself on the Stairway to... Letters to the Editor 28 Oct 2022 | 10:11
Wawayanda State Park ( Photo courtesy Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Wawayanda State Park Summer is a wonderful time of year in Sussex County. It is a time to leave the house and enjoy the outdoors. With the warm... Columns 30 Aug 2022 | 10:43
Bright red Indians play lacrosse in the snow (Photo and caption by Rick Patterson) These racist signs should never appear in a state park To the Editor: Kudos to Vernon’s historical society for putting up those hilariously funny signs in Wawayanda State Park.... Letters to the Editor 09 Dec 2020 | 02:05
A couple enjoys the quiet and solitude brookside at Wawayanda State Park. ( Photos by Janet Redyke) Gorgeous weather greets visitors at newly opened parks Quarantine-weary visitors converged on Wawayanda State Park in Vernon and West Milford on Saturday. The capacious parking... Local News 05 May 2020 | 09:52
Vernon plans fall hiking program The Vernon Township Recreation Dept. will host a fall hoking program on three Saturdays. The group will meet at 8 a.m. each... Local News 19 Sep 2019 | 02:59
