Blog
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.
Abandoned Northern Line Railroad Relic Hunt in Pine Barrens
Explore stroller-friendly boardwalks, hidden trestles, and Blue Comet lore on a GPS-guided adventure through Franklin Parker Preserve, Brooksbrae ruins, and Atsion’s ghost rails just minutes from Wading Pines.
Does White Squall Haunt Upper Forge Lake? Ghost Ship Legend
Explore the Pine Barrens’ Upper Forge Lake for eerie storms, family-friendly ghost stories, and practical tips that turn the White Squall legend into your next camping adventure.
Bioluminescent Kayak Tour: Will Great Egg Harbor Sparkle Tonight?
Glide beneath starry Pinelands skies on a guided night paddle where Great Egg Harbor may ignite with fleeting bioluminescence—and even if it doesn’t, owls, fireflies and Milky Way views guarantee the family adventure of the season.
Discover Pine Barrens Treasures: Geocaching Routes Near Chatsworth
Turn your Wading Pines stay into a screen-free treasure hunt with family-friendly geocaching loops, canoe-access caches and fireside bragging rights amid New Jersey’s wild Pine Barrens.
How ATV Noise Endangers Lake Atsion’s Nesting Waterfowl
Discover how simple ATV tweaks, mindful trail choices, and kid-friendly silence games can protect Lake Atsion’s nesting ducks while keeping your Pine Barrens adventure thrilling.
Forktail Damselfly Reintroduction Thrives in Chatsworth Streams
Discover how neon-blue Eastern Forktail damselflies are lighting up Chatsworth’s Pine Barrens streams again, and learn the best spots, times and simple actions to see and safeguard them during your next Wading Pines getaway.
