New inclusive playground opens Fulfilling a plan to expand healthy recreation opportunities for New Jerseyans of all abilities, the Department of Environmental... Local News 30 Oct 2024 | 08:14
A participant in the Best Costume contest at the Dog Walk last year. Shelter’s Dog Walk fundraiser today The West Milford Animal Shelter Society’s (WMASS) annual Dog Walk is planned Sunday, Sept. 15 at Wawayanda State Park in... Local News 15 Sep 2024 | 09:24
Wawayanda, Hopatcong state parks reopen to swimmers Wawayanda and Hopatcong state parks have reopened for swimming after being closed because of concerns about harmful algae... Home 06 Aug 2024 | 03:03
Swimming closed at Wawayanda State Park Swimming has been closed at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt “out of an abundance of caution,” a state Department of Environmental... Local News 30 Jul 2024 | 01:34
5K Trail and Road Run is today A 5K Trail and Road Run will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 7 at the Wawayanda State Park Beach, 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt.... Home 07 Apr 2024 | 05:28
Hikers start off on the First Day Challenge Hike on Jan. 1, 2023, in High Point State Park. (File photo by Kathy Shwiff) Several First Day Hikes today New Jersey’s diverse landscapes will be on display Monday, Jan. 1 during free, guided First Day Hikes scheduled in state... Local News 01 Jan 2024 | 08:26
Many people came in costumes and sometimes their dogs did too. (Photos provided) People, dogs dress up for occasion Pups strolled and sniffed the grounds of Wawayanda State Park and many paraded in playful colorful costumes during the West... Local News 20 Sep 2023 | 06:55
For the West Milford Animal Shelter Society’s annual Dog Walk on Sunday, Sept. 17, there is a suggested tax-deductible donation of $10 per dog; people are free. (Photo provided) Dog Walk benefiting animal shelter is today The West Milford Animal Shelter Society (WMASS) will hold its annual Dog Walk on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Wawayanda State Park... Local News 17 Sep 2023 | 04:20
Wawayanda to get inclusive playground An inclusive playground will be built in Sussex County and equipment will be replaced at 24 State Park Service playgrounds... Home 29 Jun 2023 | 05:24
Wawayanda State Park ( Photo courtesy Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Wawayanda State Park Summer is a wonderful time of year in Sussex County. It is a time to leave the house and enjoy the outdoors. With the warm... Columns 30 Aug 2022 | 10:43
The Senior Girl Scouts of Troop 94899 in West Milford are finding ways to continue some of their activities and service to their community. Provided photos. West Milford. Girl Scouts are still going strong despite the pandemic The Senior Girl Scouts of Troop 94899 in West Milford are finding ways to continue some of their activities and service to... Local News 24 Feb 2021 | 10:17
Bright red Indians play lacrosse in the snow (Photo and caption by Rick Patterson) These racist signs should never appear in a state park To the Editor: Kudos to Vernon’s historical society for putting up those hilariously funny signs in Wawayanda State Park.... Letters to the Editor 09 Dec 2020 | 02:05
Jacqueline Sharkey Jacqueline Sharkey, a former resident of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Verde Valley Medical Center in... Obituaries 27 Jul 2020 | 11:09
A couple enjoys the quiet and solitude brookside at Wawayanda State Park. ( Photos by Janet Redyke) Gorgeous weather greets visitors at newly opened parks Quarantine-weary visitors converged on Wawayanda State Park in Vernon and West Milford on Saturday. The capacious parking... Local News 05 May 2020 | 09:52
Cadettes lead Wawayanda State Park nature hike West Milford. Girl Scout Cadettes Lindsey and Samantha from Troop 94899, planned and led a group of Junior Girl Scouts from... Local News 11 Nov 2019 | 01:49
