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  • Lisa Peluso
    Lisa Peluso
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    Did you know, that where the Lakeshore Village Townhouses stand now, was once the site of Bertrand Island Amusement Park? From 1925 to 1984 Bertrand Island was the destination for Family Fun. Woody Allen even shot a scene from his movie "The Purple Rose of Cairo" in 1983. In its heyday, people would line up outside the park, just waiting to enter. They sold hot dogs and cotton candy, rides included the Haunted House, the Famed wooden Roller Coaster named "Wildcat" (2nd highest roller coaster in its time), the Merry-Go-Round and the Bumper Cars. This all gave the place a unique, carnival like feel and for many years It remained a top destination for families. The Lost River Mill Chute ride was a favorite, as well as arcade games like Skee Ball and more. Check out the nostalgic video. I long to have been a part of the old days. I love a good carnival and a great roller coaster!
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    Do you want to have lots of fun this winter for free? Go to Hopatcong State Park! The state park entrance is located on Lakeside Boulevard. The hill is a great ride for all ages! The middle of the slope is the steepest but its sides offers a gentler ride for younger sledders. My daughter and I love to meet friends there after a snow storm. Sometimes I think I like it more than she does!
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    Bird Watching???
    On County Road 609 Northwood Avenue, Hopatcong, NJ there is the Roland-May Eves Inlet Sanctuary located on a small cove on Lake Hopatcong. Accessed from the road, there is a place to park and watch, or you can walk across the street to the bird blind that looks out over a field and wetlands area. Bring your binoculars so you can see a variety of waterfowl, plus Belted Kingfisher, Northern Cardinal, Gray Catbird, American Robin, Bald Eagle, Great and Snowy Egrets, Great Blue and Green Herons, Song Sparrow, and Carolina Wren. Right across from the sign you can access the Highlands Trail: walk north from the parking area and turn into the first street on the left, then walk a short distance where you will find trail access on the Left. Look for the teal-colored diamond trail marker. Sussex County is known for its beauty and wildlife. If bird watching is your thing, there are many wildlife trails you can take to enjoy nature. Check out the URL below for more info on Highland Trails.
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    Get ready! It happens every year in February so register now. If you are one of those people that like to do something insane!!! to raise money for a good cause, then this is calling your name. So pay it forward at the Elks Club annual Polar Bear Plunge. It all started In 2010, when 38 people agreed to take the plunge to raise money to help the parents of special needs children. The Elks raised $22,000 that first year. This year over 200 people have pre-registered to participate in the fourth annual Leap in the Lake on Feb. 9. See more at the URL below: http://www.northjersey.com/community/189876931_Lake_Hopatcong_Elks_host_fourth_annual_Leap_in_the_Lake.html#sthash.B223FG62.dpuf
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    Leap in the Lake 2014
    This year the "Leap in the Lake" will be held on Feb 8th, 2014. The event is hosted by Lake Hoptacong Elks Lodge #782. This is a fundraiser that benefits local children in need. Groups in the area donate money for an opportunity to jump in the frigid icy waters of Lake Hopatcong. The event takes place at the Hopatcong State Park located at 6 Lakeside Blvd, in Hopatcong. This year the event will take place at 11 a.m. This year I will be participating along with other patrons and employees of Pub 199.
    Facebook events Page to register and donate for 2014
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    Early Morning Water Ski
    Ahhhhhh! Life in the summer on Lake Hopatcong. My husband wakes up at literally the crack of dawn to suit up and meet his ski buddies. That is the time of the morning when the water is as they say "like glass" and is apparently the best time to ski. When the water is smooth my husband almost salivates and can barely pour his morning coffee as he rushes out the door to water ski. Me? I'm just content to watch from the deck as I sip my coffee and cheer him them on. Yes, life is good on the lake!
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    Lake Hopatcong is NJ's Largest Recreational & Residential community. The Lake provides an excellent opportunity for any type of boating, ranging from canoes to large motor boats, sailboats, Kayaks, sailboards, and jet skis. Boats are available for rent at many private marinas around the lake. Boating is subject to New Jersey Boating Regulations and Marine Law.
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    Lake Forrest Yacht Club
    The Lake Forest Yacht Club is a beach front club located in the Lake Forest section of beautiful Lake Hopatcong. Lake Hopatcong is NJ's largest recreational lake.If you are looking for a great community to live in with fabulous amenities, this area of Jefferson Township can't be beat! The Lake Forest Yacht Club It is a members-only yacht club boasting a Private Clubhouse, Tennis Courts, Hand-Ball Court, basketball court & baseball field. The beach has lifeguards on duty from Memorial thru Labor Day. There are, free swim lessons, beach activities for kids, high dive, low dive, an awesome water slide, beach volleyball net, & swim lanes as well. The Club hosts the State Wakeboarding Competition & National Boat Races each year. There are also dock slips with discounted rates for members. There is so much fun to be had here with parties throughout the year such as the Beach Opening Day Party, End of Season / Closing Day Party, Beach Camp-Out, & Concerts on Beach.

    -Other Events include
    Beefsteak & Comedy Show
    Sunday Football Games
    Easter Egg Hunt
    Winter fest
    Charitable Events such as a Food Drive and Toy Drive

    The Club offers rental slips to non-members on a member-referral basis.The Lake Forest Yacht Club also has a swim team, a coop nursery school and more. Located @ 35 Yacht Club Dr, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849.
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  • Lisa Peluso
    Lisa Peluso
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    The Hopatcong State Park is a great place to go if you are a Morris, Passaic, Essex, Sussex or Warren County Resident & don't feel like driving down to the Jersey Shore (there are plenty of New Yorkers that visit too). For just for a small fee of $6 per car load for NJ residents or $12 Non NJ residents, you can enjoy the beach. Amenities include a concession stand with food & beach supplies, two sand volley Ball courts, 6 half basketball courts, picnic tables, and grills. There is a playground and an open field for playing soccer & Frisbee. Swimming is permitted at The Hopatcong State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day while lifeguards are on duty.

    There is also a boat ramp available at The Hopatcong State Park and boating is open seven days a week depending on parking availability. For New Jersey Residents it's $12 per launch & for Non-Residents It's $20 per launch. Motor boats and jets skis are permitted. There are bathroom facilities containing restrooms, showers, changing areas and a First Aid room. When the park is full to capacity the park will be closed until a sufficient number of visitors leave for the day so you better get there early! The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The carry-in / carry-out program requires a park visitor to take their trash home and dispose of it through their local trash collection service. No alcohol is permitted.

    Lake Hopatcong also offers excellent year-round fishing. During the spring, the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake with brown, rainbow, and brook trout. Warm water species commonly caught are large mouth bass, sunfish, catfish, perch and pickerel. A fishing license is required and can be purchased online by going to the NJDEP division of fish and wildlife website.
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