I walked up the cracked country road, wildflowers on either side. The birds sang and a rustle in the bushes made me turn my head.
A chipmunk! The little grey man stood still, awaiting my next move.
I tried to get a picture, but he was too fast!
This weekend I had the joy of visiting Stokes State Forest in northwestern New Jersey. Our state may be known for chemical plants and garbage dumps, but in these verdant woods, you’d never know it.
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The land undulates gently, slowly rising into broad, thickly wooded mountains. Tucked away in that woods was our campsite.
I returned to our temporary homestead after my stroll, dropping into my lawn chair with a groan. Burgers sizzled on the grill.
After a wonderful dinner and many laughs with friends, I retired to my tent on the edge of the forest. There’s something peaceful about making your bed in nature.
Stokes State Forest has excellent camping facilities that I’d recommend to anyone.
There are real bathrooms nearby, and they’re actually clean! The dispensers always have soap, a rare amenity in the woods.
A short drive away were the showers, and I felt like a new man after lathering up there on Saturday!
The campsites themselves are spacious and provide a good distance between you and other campers. But the water might be the best thing of all!
Stokes has an artesian well that provides some of the best-tasting mineral water you’ll ever drink! Locals who aren’t even camping drive into the forest to fill dozens of plastic bottles from this pristine spring.
When we’re camping, my friends and I don’t have to worry about getting home. Home is a tent just a few feet away!
There is no other time in this hectic modern world where I get to spend days at a time with some of my favorite people. That’s why camping is special.
If you’ve never camped, give it a try! Stokes is just over an hour from New York City and its natural beauty is more than worth the trip!
What are some of your favorite experiences in nature? Leave a comment at the bottom and let me know!
More on the outdoors:
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