Category: Abandoned

Sparta’s Edison Mines
Most people know Thomas Edison for his many innovations, especially the light bulb. What most people are not…

Exploring Mount Hope Historical Park
Located a few minutes from the busy Interstate 80 and Rockaway Townsquare Mall is the often-overlooked Mount Hope…

Exploring Long Pond Ironworks
Located next to the popular Monksville Reservoir and along the major Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Long Pond Ironworks is…

Exploring the Ruins of Van Slyke Castle
Located atop Ramapo Mountain State Forest lies one of New Jersey’s most unique hiking destinations—Van Slyke Castle. What…

Exploring Dismal Harmony
Dismal Harmony is small park in Mendham Township. Despite the somewhat macabre name, Dismal Harmony is a peaceful…

Wildcat Ridge: A Bat Cave, Cemetery and Hawk Watch
Wildcat Ridge is a large Wildlife Management Area located in Rockaway in Morris County. Wildcat Ridge was once…

Exploring India Brook Park and Buttermilk Falls in Mendham
New Jersey is home to at least four Buttermilk Falls. The most well known of which is the…

Waterfalls and Ruins: Hiking Apshawa Preserve
Apshawa Preserve is a Passaic County park located in West Milford. The park is mainly used for hiking.…

Exploring an Abandoned Zoo at Jungle Habitat
Jungle Habitat is a former safari park and zoo in West Milford. The park only operated briefly between…










