River Road to close for amphibian breeding on mild, rainy nights
STAFF REPORTS
River Road will occasionally close within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area over the next six to eight weeks on evenings that are favorable for amphibian breeding activity. The trigger for the road closures will be forecasts calling for evening rain with mild temperatures, the park said. Closures will last from about 4 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., as the amphibians are active principally at night and have completed their treks by dawn.
Closing River Road between park headquarters and Hialeah Picnic Area on these nights allows vulnerable amphibians to crawl or hop from distances of a few hundred feet to sometimes more than a quarter mile to moist breeding pools without the risk of being crushed by vehicle tires.
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The waterfalls of N.J.: 12 spectacular sights you need to visit
Updated Mar 13, 2021;
Posted Mar 09, 2021
The Great Falls of Paterson at Great Falls National Park. George McNish | For NJ Advance MediaGeorge McNish | For NJ Advance Media
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There’s a line in an old song that says “don’t go chasing waterfalls.” That’s bad advice to take literally, especially in the New Jersey Highlands. What most people don’t realize is that the Garden State actually offers a variety of swift streams, running rapids and crisp cascades as natural treasures to seek out.
As the weather begins to warm, here are 12 Garden State waterfalls that should be on every New Jerseyan’s to-see list. Don’t forget that these waterfalls get a boost after rain, so keep an eye on the sky when planning visits.