Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries, Ask Mary Stone, New Jersey Garden blog
Rescue dog Jolee stands on an autumn woodland trail facing a hanging ghost and a large green dragon at Mohican Outdoor Center in Blairstown, NJ.

Haunted Trails and the Comfort of Trees

A peaceful autumn walk at Mohican Outdoor Center turns spooky when Jolee encounters Halloween creatures and a masked visitor. Beyond the laughter, Catfish Pond offers tender memories and a reminder that nature helps us find joy when life feels a little scary.
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Golden retriever Sara holding two tennis balls in her mouth

A Memory Trail Through Nature’s Fall Palette

A walk along the Paulinskill Valley Trail leads down a memory trail of beloved dogs, changing paths, and Mother Nature’s autumn palette—with a reminder that there is more than one way to go.
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Historic JC 81 railroad milepost beside the wooded Paulinskill Valley Trail and Paulins Kill

Finding Our Way Again Along the Paulins Kill

A walk along the Paulinskill Valley Trail brings railroad history, memories of the Paulina Dam, and lessons about restoration, resilience, and finding our way again.
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