I know a lot of breweries allow people to bring food into the brewery and suck one or two down.
OT: NJ Hiking Trails
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That had real potential for a George Carlin bit .
"Black bear leave feces"
"Grizzly bears leave shit."
They have indoor seating too and were quite crowded over the summer. But in the Fall they closed it as a result of COVID.
Hopefully they survive the winter and early spring ! Sounds like a great area to end OR begin a hike !
I saw them!
I posted a few pictures above. I sat down on the ground to show them I come in peace. Lol
They came close, but would not eat from my hand.
I'm going back tomorrow with apples.
Don't forget a gun. I only had it a few times but bambi is just as tasty as they are cute. Bang , bang .
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In the late 70's I visited a friend who had moved to Anchorage. They also brought along a gun when they went hiking. But that was because THEY were the ones considered tasty.
I assume the Columbia trail is also good for biking? Been wanting to check it out but figure it's better to cover more ground to make a day trip of it. Brewery is a bonus.
Always a lot of people riding bikes on it . It is an old railroad bed. Years ago I think a train derailed on it.
All the parts of it I've seen both in Long Valley and High Bridge are completely flat. Almost all gravel and no tree roots you may find along parts of the D&R canal. And yes, tons of bikers.
I mean, I think I'm not. But how can one really ever be certain? 🤪
Speaking of bears, I'm not sure that carrying food while hiking in certain regions is a wise idea.
However, you can always use the buddy system. Just be sure to pick a buddy who is a slower runner than you and you'll be fine.
I know you're baiting her, but that's just so mean 😄. I support deer hunting to keep the population in check, but one look at that face and I just can't do it.
Well, I do like fishing . Beyond that . it is the reason tree stands are used to avoid looking in their little , brown eyes before you fill them full of lead, throw them in the back of your pick up and take them home for a few good meals. Time to get a beer , call a few friends to come over and fire up the grill.
One of my first hikes on the west side of the Rockies ... Came around the corner and heard that unmistakable rattle. Critters scurrying through the brush can be mistaken as rattlers, but there's no question when it's an actual rattle.
Thing was sitting right next to the trail, 10 feet or so down. I had my 2-yr-old chocolate lab, who looked much like the one in your avatar, minus the beard, and knew if the thing didn't lunge at us immediately, the dog would go sniffing it and get bitten right on the nose (a year later he got scarred for life when sniffing hu a hornets nest).
Threw a rock in the vicinity to scare it off. Didn't move.
Rock number two, three, four ...stayed his ground, rattling faster and more viciously than ever. So now he was still right there, coiled up and absolutely angry enough to lunge at the first life form to walk by.
Some other guys came hiking up from the opposite direction. Yelled to warn them and figured they'd have a better idea of what to do than me, seeing how I was a total noob in the area. They did not. In fact, one shrieked rather girlishly when he heard the snake move.
Tried a few more rocks, closer and closer to snake, but nothing. So eventually had to grab a stick and pick the angry, rattling, hissing thing up, toss it farther into the brush and rush down trail very quickly in hopes it didn't come back to retaliate. Thankfully, it did not.
Yes, I planned on taking out a few squirrels, fuzzy little ducks or perhaps some dogs..I hear they're delicious as well.
I've got my bow and arrow packed.
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Nooooo, only deer. Dogs ? My friend has been hunting with a bow for about 40 years. One hell of a shot he is !
I’m a wimp, I’ve never shot at or killed an animal.
Considering I love and think more of my dog than I do a lot of humans.
I have caught a few fish
Considering I love and think more of my dog than I do a lot of humans.
I have caught a few fish
When you start to pull the trigger just think about trying to hit a baseball to win the World Series.
Squirrel kabobs are delicious if you baste them with the right sauce.
Yumm. Maybe I'll make that for Sunday dinner. Thanks for the suggestion.
NOW your catching on. Any way a lot of great suggestions here for hiking . Enjoy and let us know if you hike any of them.
About 5 or 6 years ago an RU student was killed by a bear while hiking somewhere in N.J. - I forget the details and am too lazy to google more info
It was in West Milford. , a trail off Greenwood Lake Tpke, the bear had been following/stalking a couple who warned the group entering the trail head. They ignored the warning and tried to follow the bear which then attacked and partially ate the RU student. At least that’s how it was reported in the papers.
Yeah? In that case, you really should come out for a drive with me.
There are a few sections on all my favorite routes that permit some on-the-edge feeling moments. In reality, it'd be like driving at 6/10ths. But trust me, it'll feel like 10/10ths.
I love all animals. I'll hunt if I need to do so for food. But otherwise, I'd rather hunt some humans.
I've had this long-standing idea to create giant compounds in which people can pay to hunt violent repeat offender or child molester prisoners. States could charge a bundle for it and use the revenue to lower people's taxes. Can't use weapons though. Has to be mano y mano to keep things sporting. Prisoners who survive an some specified period of time in the compound, or whom kill a hunter, earn prison privileges.
I feel this would be a great and pragmatic benefit to society. People just have to get past that persnickety morals/ethics thing is all. 😀
Oh I just bet you'd love to baste them with your special sauce, you sicko, you.
Exactly. But without the lions who might accidentally get hurt, the precious furry things.
Yea but if you handed out a bow and arrow to spectators as they walk in like we do these days with bobble heads , they could all launch a few arrows at anyone on the playing surface if they threatened the lion. Spectator participation is great !
Spectators? 😱
No way. Can't have spectators or televise this thing. I just want to dismember some really bad humans, save my neighbors on their taxes, and get a little exercise is all. I mean, we could even use the fresh kills as a food source for the hungry. This is all about helping the world here.
I don't want to turn it into a spectacle. I'm not some monster, ya know.
Hiking in the Adirondack Park you should wait till it's been above 75 - 80 for a day or two to reduce the black flies. Otherwise wear a bug veil/hat.
I used to run up the road from the Tupper Lake Golf Club where Dad lived up to the ski slope above the course. 2 1/2 miles each way.
Wore a rubber suit (back in the day, before they were frowned upon,) and sweat pants and hoodie. Tape the ankles and wrists to keep the black flies out. Wore a golf hat with DET spray on it to keep the deer flies away and up and down I would go.
I used to run up the road from the Tupper Lake Golf Club where Dad lived up to the ski slope above the course. 2 1/2 miles each way.
Wore a rubber suit (back in the day, before they were frowned upon,) and sweat pants and hoodie. Tape the ankles and wrists to keep the black flies out. Wore a golf hat with DET spray on it to keep the deer flies away and up and down I would go.
Not too far from you and not mentioned yet, Ramapo Reservation. Good local place where you can hike around the lake. We usually head to Harriman for more variety. Ramapo Reservation
I have lived and hiked/biked in north, central and south Jersey. My favorite place to hike is Norvin Green State Forest up near Wanaque Reservoir. It has everything you love in a hike. Well marked trails, multiple trails, quiet woods, boulders, caves, streams and waterfalls, and a beautiful vista where you can see the entire reservoir and NYC skyline
Yep, this is 30 from me. Looks nice..thanks!
I will add this to my list for spring so we can picnic. Nice views! Thank you.I have lived and hiked/biked in north, central and south Jersey. My favorite place to hike is Norvin Green State Forest up near Wanaque Reservoir. It has everything you love in a hike. Well marked trails, multiple trails, quiet woods, boulders, caves, streams and waterfalls, and a beautiful vista where you can see the entire reservoir and NYC skyline
It really is a beautiful place. There is a trail map near the education center. We used to hike in and camp out overnight back in the day at the top of the Mt. good times. That’s where I was the last time we beat PSU lol
I love caves, or I should say caverns.I have lived and hiked/biked in north, central and south Jersey. My favorite place to hike is Norvin Green State Forest up near Wanaque Reservoir. It has everything you love in a hike. Well marked trails, multiple trails, quiet woods, boulders, caves, streams and waterfalls, and a beautiful vista where you can see the entire reservoir and NYC skyline
Used to go to Jesse James hideout every summer In Missouri.
Merrimack Caverns.
Tremendous childhood and family memories,
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