Skylands Region, Natural recreation region in northern New Jersey, United States
The Skylands Region spans Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties and covers roughly 60,000 acres of parkland with lakes, rivers, and rolling terrain. Large protected areas like High Point, Allamuchy Mountain, and Delaware Water Gap provide access to this network of green spaces and natural areas.
The area preserves remnants of the Morris Canal Greenway, a 19th-century transport network with surviving locks and inclined planes that represent New Jersey's industrial past. The canal connected quarries and mines in the north to markets in Newark and Jersey City.
Waterloo Village shows how early settlers lived in northern New Jersey, with seasonal events and exhibitions that display their work and daily habits. The village buildings tell through their layout and contents the craft traditions of that era.
Visitors can use multiple entry points and parking areas at various locations to access the state parks and trails throughout the region. Spring through fall is the best time to visit when roads are open and weather conditions are mild.
The area serves as a major shelter site for endangered Indiana bats, which seek refuge in the region's numerous caves during winter. These hibernation sites make it a critical habitat for this threatened species during cold months.
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