June 21, 2008

• High Point Park

  This weekend the girls and I visited High Point Park in Sussex County, New Jersey (the most northern county).   This is the highest elevation in the state at 1,803 feet.    In the park there is a monument (220 foot climb) was built in 1930 and is dedicated to New Jersey’s wartime heroes.    From the top there is a spectacular view of the ridges of the Pocono Mountains toward the west, the Catskill Mountains to the north and the Wallkill River Valley in the southeast.   Here’s some pictures.

  
  Here we are at the monument.   No it’s not the leaning tower of pisa.
  
  
  The 220 feet climb was a challenge for the girls.  The Statue of Liberty is a mere 150 feet climb which includes the base.
  
  
  The view at the top of the monument.

  
  another view…

  
  Our young explorers were fearless and conquered.

  
  Our explorers took their time and enjoyed the scenery.

  
  beautiful…

  
  The V sign for victory!   Monique being cool. 

  
  A picture taken by a passing hiker.   Cheese…
  
  

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