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Welcome to the Wading Pines blog, your official guide to creating unforgettable memories in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. This is your space for insider tips, family-friendly activity ideas, and everything you need to know to make the most of your stay with us. From guides on navigating the scenic Wading River by canoe to spotlights on our favorite campfire recipes and weekend events, we’re here to help you connect with nature and each other. Consider this your campfire circle for stories, inspiration, and all the reasons to love life in the great outdoors.
Map Chatsworth’s endangered frog puddles—family-friendly citizen science
Join us at Wading Pines to map hidden Pine Barrens frog puddles, earn bragging rights, and help save endangered amphibians on an easy, family-friendly adventure.
1942 Chatsworth Sanitarium Tunnels: Myth or Hidden Truth?
Discover the truth behind Chatsworth’s rumored sanitarium tunnels, tour real NJ underground sites, and snag safe, family-friendly itineraries from Wading Pines.
Forging Freedom: Atsion’s 18th-Century Bog Iron Secrets
Pedal or drive 15 minutes from Wading Pines to Atsion’s bog-iron ruins for a family passport adventure packed with Revolutionary lore, mansion tours, kayak shortcuts and ice-pop rewards.
Family-Friendly Foraging: Sassafras & Spicebush on Clam Creek Trail
Family-friendly Clam Creek Trail turns a 1.2-mile stroll from Wading Pines into a hands-on foraging adventure with sassafras, spicebush, ethical harvest tips, and campfire-ready recipes.
Trail Tails: How Your Dog Affects Ground-Nesting Birds
Leash-smart tips and trail timing hacks help you enjoy dog-friendly Wading Pines while safeguarding Pine Barrens ground-nesting birds, rare frogs, and hidden nests.
Fungal Mycorrhizae: Hidden Root Alliances of Pitch Pines
Uncover the Pine Barrens’ hidden Wi-Fi—mycorrhizal fungi that feed pitch pines—and learn hands-on ways to spot, study, and protect this underground network during your next stay at Wading Pines.