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Time to hit the road: 34 routes bestowed new recognition as National Scenic Byways, along with another 15 designated as All-American Roads

By Craig Bannister | May 27, 2021 | 9:49am EDT Daniel Boone faces down a Wampus Cat in "Mountain Folk." “Mountain Folk,” a historical fantasy novel about the Revolutionary War by John Hood, celebrates America’s founding and its iconic heroes by blending real-life characters and events with elements of magic, myth, and mountain folklore. The book, set for release on June 8 of this year, is an epic fantasy in the genre that brought readers “The Hobbit�...

Letters: Taylor Esposito What They Say: Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, the Loch Ness Monster: all are age-old folklore fodder, but could they actually be real? In recent years, the myth of Man Goat and The Bunnyman has grown locally, and many have claimed sightings of the two unique creatures, yet no concrete evidence exists … and that’s exactly how they want it. Dealing with the things nightmares are made of so we don’t have to – deranged mutants, satanic cults, demons, summer vacationers ...

During a walk around the city, he came across a statue of jazz musician John Coltrane. “I was just fascinated by the fact that John Coltrane grew up in this town,” Morelli said. In “On the Way to Birdland,” published by Fish Out of Water Books, Morelli writes about Cordell “Cordy” Wheaton, a 16-year-old boy whose hero is Coltrane. When his father falls ill, Cordy, who lives in High Point, sets out on a modern-day odyssey to find his estranged brother to reunite the...

Agnello Market, Barnegat Light This specialty market offers groceries, produce, fresh meats and cold cuts – plus sandwiches that are perfect for the beach – at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Stop by on your way to climb Old Barney, the islands historic lighthouse, or grab some veggies to cook alongside fresh scallops from the boats at nearby Viking Village. Go: 1801 Central Ave.; 609-207-6491, facebook.com/AgnelloMarketBL. Anstuna Grill, Long Branch Look for the bright-b...

We’ve all seen lettuce wraps and the carb-phobic sub-in-a-tub concept, but neither of those breadless wonders are the kind of things that spawn true excitement among foodies. I don’t care

Six Flags to add dinosaurs to park Add dinosaurs to the list of exotic creatures you can see at Six Flags Great Adventure. Starting May 28, Six Flags Xpedition Dino will be open to drive or walk through. During the day, guests will experience Xpedition Dino as an add-on experience to the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure; it will feature life-size roaring, moving dinosaurs on a private wooded path, and a custom soundtrack will be available for streaming that “marries this prehistoric adventure...

Rent a floating tiki bar Last summer, visitors to Long Beach Island might have noticed something out of the ordinary while making their way over the causeway: floating, straw-topped tiki bars crisscrossing Manahawkin Bay.  The boats are from Cruisin Tikis Long Beach Island, a franchise of a Florida-based business that started when its founder, an engineer, combined two things he enjoys: a tiki bar and a boat. "I saw the boats originally in Key West in 2018," said franchise owner Mike Bishop,...

Yes, it’s a pandemic – but music is playing somewhere at the Jersey Shore. Fans must be masked, except when eating or drinking, and they have to be socially distanced and seated. Starting Wednesday, May 19,  the capacity for indoor shows is expanding to 100 percent, but "individuals or groups of people must remain six feet apart," according to the state. The capacity limit for outdoor shows is being removed on May 19, but individuals or groups of people still must remain 6 feet apart. ...

a lot. Its been so much, in fact, that you may not be up to date on all of the amazing craft beer thats joined our bustling brewing community. Dont worry, weve got you covered. Heres what you need to know about some of the fresh beer brewing in Jersey. Cheers! Ross Brewing, Middletown This year-plus of social distance has gotten us all re-acquainted with the pleasures of spending as much time as possible outside, so its only fitting that New Jersey is about to gain a new brewery that, by it...