Winter Festival

The first special event of 2012 is our Winter Festival, a celebration of snow and ice at High Point State Park, Saturday, January 28, 12 – 3 pm, in the Interpretive Center.

There will be winter themed crafts, a decorate-your-own cookie and cupcake station, hot cocoa by the fire, and more. Snowshoeing and ice-fishing demonstrations will also be offered, snow and ice conditions permitting. The event is FREE, but donations to the Friends of High Point State Park are appreciated. Snow date is Sunday Jan 29.

We hope you can join us on the mountain!

Namaste

This Saturday, November 19, is the final yoga class in the 2011 Yoga on the Mountain Series.

The class will take place 9:30  – 10: 45 am in the Interpretive Center. All levels of experience are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat. A $5 donation to the Friends of High Point State Park is appreciated.

See you on the mountain!

If you at first don’t succeed, try, try again!

The Friends of High Point State Park Open Hearth Cooking has been rescheduled to

Saturday, November 5, 2011, 11 am – 3 pm.

We are keeping our fingers crossed that the High Point State Park Interpretive Center will have  power restored by the weekend.  Please revisit the blog or the High Point State Park Facebook page before heading up the mountain to confirm the event is taking place as planned.


UPDATE:

Yeah, power has been restored! The Friends of High Point State Park Open Hearth Cooking will take place today, Saturday, November 5, 11 am - 3 pm.

Forecast calls for a beautiful day. Join the High Point State Park naturalist for a morning hike around Sawmill Lake starting at 10 am. 

"Adults/Families with chidren age six and up. Meet at the Sawmill Lake boat launch. Now that the busy camping season is over, join the Park Naturalist for an easy 1.5 mile stroll around a serene Sawmill Lake. We'll look for signs of beaver activity and see how many different kinds of seeds we can find, as the plants prepare for winter. Some portions of the trail may be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear."

Hope to see you all soon!     

OPEN HEARTH POSTPONED AGAIN

Sorry folks, Open Hearth Cooking rescheduled for Sunday October 30 has been CANCELED due to heavy snowfall and a lack of power. We hope to reschedule soon.

OPEN HEARTH POSTPONED

Snow, snow, snow!

Open Hearth, originally scheduled for today, Saturday, October 29, has been POSTPONED due to the snowstorm. 

Open Hearth will take place tomorrow, Sunday, October 30, from 12 pm - 3 pm.

Hope to see you all on mountain soon! 

Happy Autumn!

It is a beautiful time to visit High Point State Park.  Summer crowds are gone.  The beach belongs to the ducks.  Blue skies host kettles of migrating birds dancing circles above the Kittatinny Ridge.  Sun dapples chase reflections of colorful trees along the lakes, Marcia, Steenykill, and Sawmill.  The views from the Monument will enchant you with the spirit of autumn.

Let the peaceful grace of nature refresh and renew you.  Our Yoga on the Mountain series continues on Friday, October 14, 5:30 – 6:45 pm, and concludes on Saturday, November 19, 9:30 – 10:45 am.  All levels of experience are welcome to attend.  Please see our Yoga on the Mountain page for more details and registration information.

Come tour Park Ridge Road as the Friends take a Bike Hike Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 (weather permitting).  The route will cover five to ten miles and ranges in difficulty from easy to moderately difficult.  Registration begins at 9:30 am in the Winter Trail Use parking lot.  The bike hike will begin at 10 am.  Please bring your own bike, helmet, water, and snack.  Contact the event coordinator, Michael at 973-347-4722, for more information and to pre-register.

Join the Friends of High Point as we celebrate the harvest season with Open Hearth Cooking on Saturday, October 29, 11 am – 3 pm.  Our dedicated group of volunteers will prepare a delectable array of dishes on the Interpretive Center’s open hearth. Sample tastings will be offered to visitors.  Seasonal crafts for children will be available from 1:30 – 2:30 pm.

See You on the Mountain!

2011 Bait & Boat Festival

The Friends of High Point State Park

Bait & Boat Festival

Saturday, September 10

1 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Friends of High Point State Park as we say goodbye to summer with a fun-filled day of fishing and boating.  This is the one day of the year that boats are allowed on Lake Marcia.  Borrow one of the Friends’ kayaks or canoes for a short paddle around the lake.  Bring your own non-motorized boat and spend the day exploring.  In the evening, gather around the Friends’ campfire for stories, songs, and s’mores on the beach.  Pack a picnic supper and bring the whole family for a day of adventure at High Point State Park.

Bait & Boat Festival Schedule

1:00 PM - Fishing Contest & Boating begins
2:00 PM - 1st Boat Race
2:30 PM - 2nd Boat Race
3:00 PM - Naturalist-guided paddle on Lake Marcia
4:00 PM - Fishing Contest ends and Boat Craft begins
5:30 PM - Short naturalist-guided walk to the Appalachian Trail Observation Platform to watch the moon rise.
6:30 PM - Campfire and s'mores with storyteller Ken Karnas
7:00 PM - Campfire and s'mores continue with a sing-along led by Joe Rocco

7:30 PM – Campfire concludes

If you would like to participate in the fishing contest, please bring your own fishing equipment and bait.  Remember, anyone over the age of fifteen who would like to fish must have and display a current NJ State fishing license.

You are welcome to bring your own non-motorized boat and PFDs.  The Friends have a few kayaks and canoes available for visitors to borrow for short paddles around the lake.  Please stop by the Lake Marcia beach beginning at 1 pm to sign up for a paddle time slot.

Don’t forget to bring the camera!  There are sure to be many opportunities to capture wonderful family memories.

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

See you on the mountain!