Weekend Update!

The 2nd Annual Lake Clean Up

will take place Saturday, May 16!

The weekend forecast calls for the possibility for rain both days, so we are still planning on Saturday. We will meet at the park office at 1:15-1:30 pm and head out from there. If it is raining hard at 1:30 pm we may decide to cancel. We will not be using our rain date. Visitors are welcome to help keep High Point beautiful on their own - every little bit makes a difference! Please call 973-702-0488 if you would like more information or have questions about the event.

Help keep High Point State Park beautiful! Join us as we clean up trash along the shores and in the waters of Lake Marcia, Steenykill, and Sawmill. Participants should bring their own waterproof footwear, hip-waiters, and work gloves if they have them. Please be aware that participants may get wet and dirty, so keep that in mind and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. There will be no swimming. Individuals, families with older children, and groups are welcome to participate in the lake clean up event. 

3rd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

Rain or Shine - Saturday, May 16!

Please bring your own picnic lunch and teddy bears!

Families with children ages 2-10, and their favorite teddy bears, are invited to High Point State Park for a spring picnic where they will explore the natural history of the North American Black Bear. Activities will include a bear discovery station, crafts, family story corner, and more. High Point State Park's resident BIG teddy bear will be sitting for portraits - bring your camera! The Teddy Bear Picnic will take place from 1 pm to 3 pm in the HPSP Interpretive Center. Registration was required, but walk-ins are welcome!

Spring has sprung on Kittatinny Mountain

Oh, what a wonderful time of year...the warm breezes, singing birds, and sunshine! Please join us on the mountain this May as we take a deep breath, do a bit of spring cleaning, and have a bit of fun with family and friends.

Yoga on the Mountain

Come enjoy the view while relaxing your mind and body. All levels of experience are welcome. Classes will take place once a month May through October. The first class of the 2015 season will take place Friday, May 15, at 6:30 pm in the High Point State Park 

Interpretive Center. Visit our Yoga on the Mountain page for more details and the entire 2015 schedule. 

2nd Annual Lake Clean Up

Help keep High Point State Park beautiful! Join us as we clean up trash along the shores and in the waters of Lake Marcia, Steenykill, and Sawmill on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Learn more about the Lake Clean Up by visiting our calendar page.

3^rd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic - REGISTER TODAY!

Families with children ages 2 through 10 years old, and their favorite teddy bears, are invited to the Friends of High Point State Park 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 1 pm to 3 pm in the HPSP Interpretive Center. Registration is required for this program and must be received by Monday, May 11. Learn more about the Teddy Bear Picnic by visiting our calendar page.

We hope to see you on the mountain soon!

ZUMBA

Hello Friends,

Come and join the Friends of High Point State Park as we celebrate Earth Day with our first Zumba on the Mountain class!

ZUMBA ON THE MOUNTAIN

Saturday, April 18, 2015

9:30 am - 10:30 am

High Point State Park Interpretive Center

FREE, donation of $5 per participant appreciated

Individuals ages twelve years old and up, at all fitness levels, are welcome to participate. All you need is a bottle of water and a towel to join the fitness party! 

Sarah Banci of Fierce Fitness will lead the class. Zumba on the Mountain is free, but a donation of $5 per participant is appreciated. 

Please call 973-702-0488 if you would like more information or have questions about the event. Zumba on the mountain is sponsored by the Friends of High Point State Park. 

See you on the mountain!

Spring on the Mountain

Goodbye Winter…Hello Spring!

Winter is a magical time at High Point State Park, but we are happy see spring paint the mountain green once again. The Friends of High Point State Park have many exciting events planned for this upcoming season. Please consider joining us in celebrating the season of renewal.

Please renew your Friends of High Point State Park membership today! 

If you are new to our organization, joining the Friends of High Point State Park is a great way to show your support for your favorite place, High Point State Park. Memberships are available at individual, family, benefactor, and business sponsor levels. Click here for a membership form.

Spring Friends of High Point State Park Meeting

Please join us for our spring meeting on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 1 pm in the High Point State Park Interpretive Center. The Friends of HPSP meets only three times a year – this is your opportunity to learn how to become more involved in our activities. Members and prospective volunteers are always welcome. All Friends of High Point State Park meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. Please email friendshpsp@gmail.com for more information on volunteering or attending a meeting.

Earth Hour Observation (Lights out on Monument)

On the evening of March 28, the Friends of High Point State Park are again participating in Earth Hour. The lights on the monument will be turned off for the ENTIRE NIGHT in honor of Earth Hour. 

Earth Hour 2015 will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm (local time). This Earth Hour, we challenge you to go beyond the hour. After you flip the switch and the lights back on, think about what else you can do to make a difference. Together our actions add up. Go to www.earthhour.org for more information on how to participate in this year’s event from your home or place of business.

Zumba on the Mountain – NEW FOR 2015!

Join the Friends of High Point State Park for a Zumba class on the mountain! Come celebrate Earth Day with our first Zumba on the Mountain class Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am in the High Point State Park Interpretive Center. Learn more about Zumba on the Mountain by visiting our calendar page or click here.

3^rd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic - REGISTER TODAY!

Families with children ages 2 through 10 years old, and their favorite teddy bears, are invited to the Friends of High Point State Park 3^rd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 1 pm to 3 pm in the HPSP Interpretive Center. Registration is required for this program. Learn more about the Teddy Bear Picnic by visiting our calendar page or click here.

2^nd Annual Lake Clean Up

Help keep High Point State Park beautiful! Join us as we clean up trash along the shores and in the waters of Lake Marcia, Steenykill, and Sawmill on Saturday, May 16, 2015, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Learn more about the Lake Clean Up by visiting our calendar page or click here.

Yoga on the Mountain

Come enjoy the view while relaxing your mind and body. All levels of experience are welcome. Classes will take place once a month May through October. The first class of the 2015 season will take place Friday, May 15, at 6:30 pm in the High Point State Park Interpretive Center. Visit our Yoga on the Mountain page for more details and the entire 2015 schedule or click here. 

See you on the mountain!

Spring Meeting Postponed

Due to impending winter weather, the Friends of High Point State Park spring meeting scheduled for today, March 1, has been postponed.

The meeting will instead take place on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 1 pm in the HPSP Interpretive Center.

Thank you for your support. We hope to see you on the mountain soon!

Friends of HPSP Spring Meeting

Please join us for our spring meeting! The Friends of HPSP meets only three times a year – this is your opportunity to learn how to become more involved in our activities. Members and prospective volunteers are always welcome. 

All Friends of High Point State Park meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. 

Please email friendshpsp@gmail.com for more information on volunteering or attending a meeting.

NEW DATE: Sunday, March 1, 2015, 1 pm 

                  (Originally scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2015)

High Point State Park Interpretive Center

We hope to see you on the mountain!

Winter Fun

Thank you to everyone who came up the mountain
to join us for our 2015 Winter Festival!

Photos from the days are available for viewing from our photos page.

Please check back soon for our full 2015 events schedule.