#greatswamp

[thehistorygirlnj]

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located within the townships of Chatham, Harding, and Long Hill in Morris County, #NewJersey. The Great Swamp is the remnant of the bottom of the Glacial Lake Passaic that about 15,000 to 11,000 years ago stretched approximately 30 by 10 miles. The lake was formed by the melting waters of the retreating Wisconsin Glacier at the end of the last Ice Age. Established November 3, 1960, it is one of more than 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System.The refuge was established after a year-long legal battle that pitted local residents against Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials wishing to turn the Great Swamp into a major regional airport to supplement Newark Airport's ability to accommodate large jet aircraft. The Jersey Jetport Site Association was formed in opposition to the airport and was later joined by the North American Wildlife Foundation. Together, these groups raised awareness and purchased property amounting to 2,600 acres. This land was donated to the federal government to be protected in perpetuity. The #refuge was declared a National Natural Landmark in May 1966. The eastern half of the refuge was designated as #wilderness by Congress in 1968, making it the first wilderness area within the @usinterior. Since its establishment, the Great Swamp Refuge has grown to 7,800 acres and preserves over 3,600 acres of wilderness. It serves as a migration-resting and feeding area or permanent habitat for more than 244 species of birds. #nj #njhistory #SpreadTheHistory #historygirl #history #americanhistory #blog #blogger #travelblog #travelblogger #jerseycollective #explorenj #journeythroughjersey #njspots #visitnj #greatswamp #greatswampnwr #nationalwildliferefuge #nationalnaturallandmark #glacial geology #morriscountynj #chathamnj #longhillnj #hardingnj #nature #optoutside (at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwQTtowHSCe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ywazi7uuaz0

[bvar]

Throwback to a morning run in warmer weather. #mist #jerseycollective #greatswamp #tbt (at Basking Ridge, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5NohNFVat/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b12qz8nwqlx3

[peas67]

Today felt a bit like this. Imposing. Beautiful. Hard. Kilometer 23 on the bike and the rain made itself understood that it was sticking around. On the return, I continued a touch to settle a nag, forcing two turn-arounds. Again, no fotos. Ditto with the dog walk. I’m not sure how many turn arounds we had - at least four…though the rain was light during the walk, it was persistent. No thunder, so all was good for my friend. Get in as much out as you can. #rideawaythestigma #ride #cyclinglife #midhudsonbicycleclub #endalz #protectourwinters #crushit4climate #begood #oblonglandconservancy #taconics #greatswamp #rideeveryday #everyrideisepic #optoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/CTdMfoHAW1Z/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nunoxaviermoreira]

Blink & You'll Miss It! (Ruby-Throated Hummingbird) by Mitch Vanbeekum Photography This female ruby-throated hummingbird was literally hiding in plain site. If it wasn't for Ken, I never would have found it! Thanks Ken! Visit his flickr page here: www.flickr.com/photos/7251212@N05/ Connect with me... My Website: www.MitchVanbeekum.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MitchVanbeekumPhotography Instagram: www.instagram.com/mitch_vanbeekum_photography https://flic.kr/p/2j8y9sZ

[rgerrity]

Hello!! #frogs . . . . . . #wherelumixgoes #lumixlounge #greatswamp #lumix #panasonicadvocate #lumixluminary #peakdesign #manfrotto #tenbatough (at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge)

[thebadhans]

It's getting a little squirrelly out here! .❤🌳🐿📷 . .#treebiz #arborist #nj #treelife #squirrelsofinstagram #squirrelsquad #yardwork #treework #treestuff #treeclimber #treecare #acerrubrum #greatswamp #longhillphotography #sonya7rii #sonyalpha #sonyimages #hustletrees #springtime #njphotographer #njcontractor (at Meyersville, New Jersey)

[greenernj]

Open Spaces & Historic Places in Morris County - Half-Hour Program

[shovelandspade]

#tbt for #worldwetlandsday | 🔹Never knew I'd be living in the #greatswamp - the wild + fresh waters here have stolen my heart. 💙 It's so imperative we so all we can to preserve this great land. #waterislife #leftinwisconsin #lakewaters #freshwater #wisconsin #landoflakes #nodapl

[ebullient-explorations]

"Red-Tailed #Hawk Sees You at the #GreatSwamp." #explore #NJ #NewJersey #car #nofilter #photography ebullientexplorations.com relaunch coming soon with explorations of #twinpeaks !

[light-yagami-apologist]

artist credit: greatswamp (Sheridan Doose) on artstation (linked in source)

[gardenstatepics]

Tripod Rock is a glacial erratic. These rocks were brought here and came to rest after the glacial retreat. As they retreated what we now know as the #pequannock valley was glacial lake #passaic which slowly drained. To this day it continues to drain actually from its remnants in the #greatswamp and even the #meadowlands -- This rock is approximately 841' over sea level and it is impossible to fathom the glaciers advancing this far south and to this height in #nj #newjersey #pyramidmountain #njhiking #hiking the importance of the glaciers to the topography of the state is typically unheralded. The glacial melt discharge left behind the flatter, sandier land of #southjersey giving birth to the #pinebarrens #boonton #montville #morriscounty #northjersey — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2VL8UY7

[bvar]

Lily pads on the Passaic River, early morning run. . . . #foundinnj #jerseycollective #wildnewjersey #njspots #njparks #just_newjersey #nj_shooterz #greatswamp #njisbeautiful (at The Great Swamp, NJ)

[peas67]

First post Ida ride. #rideawaythestigma #therideformentalhealth #endalz #optoutside #crushit4climate #protectourwinters #rideeveryday #everyrideisepic #rideyourbike #cycling #greatswamp https://www.instagram.com/p/CTYBqxoHebG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[totsmadison]

Penguins can’t fly. Penguins. Can’t. FLY!!! #penguinscantfly #penguin #penguins #gunter #adventuretime #adventuretimefan #raptortrust #birdofprey #birdhouse #günter #funko #funkopop #funkocollector #funkophotoaday #funkovinyl #funkomania #funkomaniac #tonsoftoys #tonsoftoysnj #totsmadison #funny #haha #fly #love #toy #toys #toystore #toygram #toyphoto #toyphotography #toysforsale #toygroup_alliance #instagood #instagroove #instagramhub #instagramers #grammer #webstagram #insta #instalike #instaphoto #instamoment #insta #greatswamp #greatswampnationalwildliferefuge (at The Raptor Trust)

[peas67]

Last outdoor ride of last month + first ride of this month. Both head clearing on same route. Hurricane remnants did some things in between. Water. #rideawaythestigma #protectourwinters #crushit4climate #rideeveryday #everyrideisepic #cooperativeaction #midhudsonbicycleclub #greatswamp #cycling #optoutside #begood https://www.instagram.com/p/CTYAqmlA8Ya/?utm_medium=tumblr