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County in New Jersey, United States
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Sussex County is in Skylands, New Jersey, in the upper northwestern corner of New Jersey. It is known for its scenery and outdoors lifestyle.
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Beautiful state park (particularly in the fall) with hills and deciduous forest, lots of hiking, camping, cross-county skiing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife (particularly white-tailed deer and black bears, less commonly beaver, many birds can be seen including woodpeckers, wild turkey, pheasant, and large raptors such as eagles, hawks, and owls). Includes high point monument (the highest point in New Jersey, featuring a beautiful 360° panorama of the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York), lots of lakes and streams. Largest state park in New Jersey.
Lush, beautiful old-growth forest, great views from Sunrise Mountain, especially in the fall. Lots of hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, boating, and wildlife. Includes portions of the Appalachian Trail.
Sussex County Farm and Horse Show
Typical State Fair with exhibits, shows and food in a very large fairgrounds facilities for about 10 days every summer. Check website for exact dates, which change every year.
A private, family-run zoo and museum. A fun way to spend an afternoon. Especially with kids.
A professional baseball team who was founded in 2015 as part of the independent (as in not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball) Can-Am League.
By foot
The Appalachian Trail passes through Sussex County. Hikers and backpackers are afforded beautiful scenery.
Primary transportation is by state roads. No trains or Freeways in Sussex County itself, however there are train stations nearby, and some commuter buses into New York.
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Lake Hopatcong is a city in Sussex County, New Jersey. It is named after Lake Hopatcong, the largest non-coastal body of water in New Jersey, which is partially in the limits of the town.
For the Canadian community of the same name, see Montague (Prince Edward Island) Montague is a township in Sussex County, in the Skylands region of New Jersey in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America. It is located at "the top of New Jersey", including the highest point in the state, as well as being the furthest north of the State, being bordered by New York and the Delaware River, across from Pennsylvania.
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Lake Hopatcong, Hopatcong, Sparta
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