We always assumed it was called Tall Pines because of the tall pines surrounding it. Once a golf course and restaurant, it is now a 110 acre state preserve. In some areas you can still see where the sand pits were located. The trail in the photo is part of this week’s Which Way Photo Challenge.
We saw the silhouette of a large bird in the distance and thought perhaps it was a young eagle, but on closer inspection saw it was only a big buzzard. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are eagles and hawks nesting in this area in the Springtime.
The preserve was dedicated in June of 2016. It has taken us two years to visit and ride our bikes on the trails. I’m sure it will be a favorite excursion in the future. When we crossed the creek there were so many criss-crossing trails and choices we were lost for about twenty minutes, but soon found our way back.
This aeriel view courtesy of Google Maps gives you a sense of the immense size of the preserve.
Autumn is an especially good time to visit. We enjoyed the view of this small footbridge at the edge of the pond. These photographs were taken near noon today. The only problem we encountered were the beggar ticks, a burr type of seed, that hitchhiked home on our clothing.
If you like to hike and live in, or are visiting, Southern New Jersey, take advantage of this beautiful park
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Love these. Making it into a nature preserve is a terrific use. Thanks a bunch for joining in. 😊😊
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Thanks so much for hosting. I appreciate the fun making a challenge part of the post brings to me.
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I went to Rowan University back in the days when it was Glassboro State College. I don’t think I ever went to this park, though.
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This opened in 2016. We weren’t aware it was so amazing and never visited until this weekend. Years ago we went to the restaurant when it was Ron Jaworski’s Eagles’ Nest. We drive by quite often and never knew. I can’t wait to visit it often and in every season. I live just a mile or two from Rowan. Have you been here recently? It looks like a mini-city now in the downtown area.
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Wonderful souvenir brought back from Tall Pines! 🙂
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I had to spend several minutes picking them off of my clothes and shoes. They even worked their way onto the seat of my bike. Yikes!
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No wonder NJ is called the garden state- these are beautiful scenes. What colours and what scenery.
Susie
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I felt the day was blessed Susie. Thanks for stopping by.
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Looks like a lovely place to spend a day. Thanks for joining the challenge!
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Thanks for stopping by today.
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