Where are we now?

OK - quick test - in the photo below what state are we in? ........ surprise!..if you guessed the home of Tony Soprano - you're right! The place is Buttermilk Falls in the Kittatinny Mountains and one of the best kept secrets in New Jersey. This beautiful waterfall which cascades 80-90ft is located near the town of Wallpack Center. A world away from the "Joiy zee" part of the state familiar to the NYC crowd, Northern NJ is home to several beautiful falls. See link to some of Jersey's secret water falls in "Waterfalls of New Jersey" a site by Gary R. Letcher with spectacular photos and descriptions. Kittatinny, which means "endless mountain" in Native American extends from the Delaware Watergap to High Point State Park in north-west NJ. The trail begins with a steep incline and meets the Appalachian Trail which runs along the ridge. The area is spotted with some serene glacial ponds, nice ridge views and an awesome vista of the Water Gap. Overnight parking is permitted for backpackers on the AT but it's always best to check with the local rangers. ( Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area phone: 570-588-2451) Did and AMC backpack there on April 8th & 9th with every kind of weather... started with rain turning to snow and cool temps at night. I wasn't expecting it but my water bottle froze that night! On Sunday a sunny spring day that went up to 60 degrees. That's what keep it interesting... you never know what nature will throw at you. Check out some of these New Jerseys waterfalls but.... keep it a secret!

http://waterfalls.nature.st/NewJersey/Sussex.html