Yes its beautiful there. I used to camp there when I lived in Vineland, Nj

@WALTERZOLNA

8 күн бұрын

The village, the lake, the pines, it's a gorgeous spot indeed...

Loved the fog on the water. I live a block from Harry Wright Lake and when biking to work would see the ladies doing their early morning exercises in the lake with their shower caps sticking up thru the fog

@WALTERZOLNA

Күн бұрын

Yes, something magical and mysterious about early morning fog on the lake. Thanks for sharing your story....

Nice great trail visit so beautiful except for the chigger bites in the pines in summer be careful ouch.

@WALTERZOLNA

Ай бұрын

I try to avoid the pines in the summer. Too hot and buggy...

Beautiful video, but that spooky face in the window was a shock! LOL. Thanks Walter!

@WALTERZOLNA

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you noticed it lol, sometimes I wonder if people see the little extras I throw in the videos!

Love the old buildings.....great music 🎵

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Belle.

@bellewoods7188

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the town is haunted. Your camera caught an apparition in the window of one of the buildings. 😉

your videos always give me a sense of peace great music choice!

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, I'm definitely going for a relaxing peaceful vibe.

I never knew much about these Pine Barrens until your last video. I enjoy your drone footage, and of course, your choice of music. Thank you, Gator, for another great video.

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

I find almost universally, that very few people, even those who live in New Jersey themselves are much aware of this ecological treasure. Most associate the place with an episode of the Sopranos or loosely tie it to the legend of the New Jersey Devil. Perhaps it is because there is no stand out feature - waterfall, canyon, mountain range, etc. - that the region is so underappreciated. I find the simple existence of such a place within the megalopolis of the East Coast to be a bit of a miracle and intrigue unto itself. Living directly outside of Philadelphia its the closest access I have to any real "deep woods". Just by the name "Pine Barrens" - and the ecosystem is hardly barren - one gets the sense that this region historically and in present terms is not given its proper due respect. But perhaps this bit of irony is in fact what actually has led to the preservation of this impressive landscape in such an improbable location. Thank you Kate for watching and commenting!

Beautiful country

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

Who would believe such a place could exist amidst the most densely populated state in the country. America truly is a beautiful place.

Looks beautiful there. Nice video 👍

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Thank you for the video.

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, I truly appreciate that.

Loved this video. I had no idea those tropical looking waters existed there. A definite must-see....

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

The Pine Barrens have a lot of interesting things to see and do. I am constantly amazed at how underutilized and underappreciated this unique region is. Alas, perhaps that is a good thing however.

@rebel3891

2 жыл бұрын

@WALTER ZOLNA that's definitely a good thing. One can hope that would keep it free and natural

People from other states like to bad-mouth New Jersey and call it the "armpit" of America, which is absolutely untrue. Clearly they have never been to the Pine Barrens. It is magical, pristine and extremely unique wilderness with an abundance of wildlife and unique plant species, including carnivorous ones. I won't go into more detail but let's just say if people know what we have here, they would flock to this region and as somene who lives within the boundaries of the Pinelands National Reserve, I don't ever want it to become a tourist destination.

@WALTERZOLNA

Жыл бұрын

Very well said, I completely agree.

I live nearby and Batsto is one of my favorite places. I have been there more times than I can remember. I have hiked those lake loop trails main times, and prefer the white one, because it's the longest.

@WALTERZOLNA

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video. I have seen a number of yours as well over the years upon researching the area. Do you have a trail or two in the region that you would strongly recommend? I know you are intimately familiar with the region.

@MillerMeteor74

11 ай бұрын

@@WALTERZOLNA One of my favorites is at the Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor. You can park at the Nature center. Then walk down the two-way entrance road, and make a left off of it, where it becomes a one-way road. There you are turning onto North End Road (dirt road). Follow that to Frog Pond Road, which is another dirt road, and make a right. Then follow that to Oak Ridge Trail and make a left. Follow that to Artesian Well Road (another dirt road) and make a right. Then just before the river make a right. You walk through a small open area and onto the Swamp Trail Boardwalk. Follow that to its end, behind the nature center. Make a right and walk back to the nature center, and through it (go in the back door). Then is a good time to check it out. Then out the front door to your car. That walk is probably just over 2 miles and is a good loop. I also enjoy trails at Belleplain State Forest and Parvin State Park, both of which are in the Pine Barrens.

@WALTERZOLNA

11 ай бұрын

@@MillerMeteor74 thanks so much for the detailed response. i will certainly look into those sites, truly appreciate it.

@MillerMeteor74

11 ай бұрын

@@WALTERZOLNA You're welcome.

The use of drones is illegal in Wharton Forest. Are you aware of that?

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't aware of that Jon, thanks for bringing it to my attention.

@urmastalvet2488

Жыл бұрын

Everything is Illegal in NJ

I believe I was in the Pine Barron’s many years ago with the kids I took care of and their grandparents who lived in Née Jersey. I believe we swam in a lake?!?

@WALTERZOLNA

2 жыл бұрын

That's certainly possible, lots of lakes in that region.

Did you use a steady cam while walking? The video stability while hiking is amazing. Thanks for this great video with great editing. Too bad no Jersey Devil sighting though.

@WALTERZOLNA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John, all mv shots unless they are from a drone are completely handheld with a gopro camera. I pride myself on trying to create the smoothest and highest quality shots that I possibly can. I always have my eyes and ears wide open when hiking the pines!