Forked River Mountain News Today

Advocates for motor vehicle access in Wharton State Forest say a map of 200 miles of dirt roads eliminates far too many routes, while preservationists like the plan. A public comment period is underway.

Advocates for motor vehicle access in Wharton State Forest say a map of 200 miles of dirt roads eliminates far too many routes, while preservationists like the plan. A public comment period is underway.

Together, two tracts will now form the 11,100-acre Forked River Mountain Wilderness Area, which will remain natural and open to the public.

While the numbers are still being tallied up from the summer as we head into shoulder season, Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari is feeling pretty good about the summer of 2022.

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