Greetings

The Friends of High Point State Park wish our members, volunteers, and the staff at High Point State Park a Happy New Year!

We deeply appreciate all of the time, energy, and donation dollars that you so generously give to support our organization throughout the year. Without you, we would not be able to bring our many free programs to the High Point State Park community. Thank you!

Winter Festival

A Celebration of Snow & Ice at High Point

Saturday, January 26

12 – 3 pm

HPSP Interpretive Center

Please join us for our annual Winter Festival. Bring the whole family for a day of winter fun at High Point. Activities will include winter themed crafts, guided hike, sing along, hot cocoa by the fire, and snowshoeing and ice-fishing demonstrations (conditions permitting). Local weather expert Nick Stefano may also stop by for a discussion on winter weather. Snow date for the event is Sunday, January 27.

We hope to see you on the mountain in 2013!

Autumn is the Season of Bountiful Harvests.

Join the Friends of High Point State Park as we celebrate the harvest season with: 

Open Hearth Cooking

Saturday, October 27

11 am – 3 pm

HPSP Interpretive Center

See how foods are prepared on the open hearth by our dedicated volunteers. 

Enjoy a sample tasting of delectable soups, meats, sides, and desserts that have all been cooked fireside. 

Activities include seasonal crafts for children and apple cider pressing demonstrations. The event is FREE, but donations are appreciated.

See you on the mountain!

HAPPY AUTUMN!

Autumn is a spectacular season at High Point State Park!

Lake Marcia

Sun dapples dance across the blue waters of lakes Marcia, Steenykill, and Sawmill, as ridge breezes and rising thermals carry migrating birds and butterflies on their journeys south. 

Monument Trail

Trails tempt hikers into leaf littered woods and up mountaintops for breathtaking views of ridges and valleys, gathered and stitched into a harvest colored quilt. 

Monument Trail

Campsites host cozy campfires on cool, quiet, star-filled nights. Visitors from around the world stop to enjoy our little corner of New Jersey.

Sawmill Lake Campground

We hope you and your family take time to visit High Point State Park this autumn. Please join the Friends of HPSP for our annual Open Hearth Cooking event on Saturday, October 27, for a taste of High Point. Enjoy the view and relax with our Yoga on the Mountain classes October 19 and November 10.

See you on the mountain! 

A Great Day on the Lake

Thank you to everyone who came up the mountain and joined the Friends for our Bait & Boat Festival! 

We had a wonderful day of fishing and boating on Lake Marcia. Unfortunately, our campfire was rained out. Photos from the day are now available for viewing from our photos page.

Be sure to join us Saturday, Oct 27, for our annual Open Hearth Cooking event, where visitors are welcomed to observe the Friends prepare a feast on the fireplace in the Interpretive Center and sample the many dishes hot off the hearth.

See you on the mountain soon!

Bait & Boat Festival Postponed to Raindate

Hello Folks,

Due to the forecasted strong thunderstorms, the Friends of High Point State Park Bait & Boat Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2012, is postponed to the rain date.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

1 pm - 6:30 pm

Please join us this Sunday on the beach at Lake Marcia as we welcome back the sun and say goodbye to summer. 

See you on the lake! 

Goodbye Summer!

Bait & Boat Festival

Saturday, September 8, 2012

1 pm – 6:30 pm

Lake Marcia Beach

(Rain date Sunday, September 9.)

Join the Friends of HPSP on the beach at Lake Marcia as we say goodbye to summer with a fun-filled day of fishing and boating!

This special event is the one day of the year that boats are allowed on Lake Marcia. Participants may borrow one of the Friends’ kayaks or canoes for a short paddle around the lake or bring their own non-motorized boat and spend the day exploring. All boaters must wear a PFD while on the lake. Participants borrowing a boat, please stop by the beach after 1 pm to sign up for a paddle time slot. Participants bringing a non-motorized boat, please remember your PFDs and stop by the beach for boating instructions before putting your boat in the water.

Bait & Boat Festival Schedule

1:00 pm – Boating, Fishing Contest, and Crafts begin
2:00 pm – Boat Race
3:00 pm – Naturalist-guided paddle or hike
4:00 pm – Fishing Contest and Crafts end
5:00 pm – Boating ends and Campfire starts

5:30 pm – S’mores and Campfire fun
6:30 pm – Campfire concludes

If you would like to participate in the fishing contest, please bring your own fishing equipment and bait. Reminder, all persons fishing age sixteen or older must have and display a valid NJ State fishing license.

Pack a picnic supper and the beach toys. Bring the whole family up the mountain for a day of adventure at High Point State Park. Don’t forget to the camera! There are sure to be many opportunities to capture wonderful family memories.

This event is FREE, but donations to the Friends of High Point State Park are appreciated.

Event rain date is Sunday, September 9, 2012, 1 pm to 6:30 pm.

See you on Lake Marcia!

Jonathan Edward concert album available for viewing

Hello Everyone,

Photos from the Friends of High Point State Park Summer Concert Series Jonathan Edwards concert on August 19, 2012, are now available for viewing from the "Photos" page. 

Jonathan Edwards

Thank you again to everyone who came up the mountain for the concert. We appreciate your support. 

Hope to see you all at Bait & Boat on September 8 (rain date Sept. 9)!