10 Most Beautiful Places in
New Jersey Photographs and
text by Walter Choroszewski
Ken Lockwood Gorge, Califon,
Hunterdon County
The Raritan River's
name originates from an American Indian term meaning
"forked river." The headwaters of the south
branch of the Raritan start in western Morris County and
meander through Hunterdon and Somerset counties before
combining with the north branch of the river on its final
journey east to Raritan Bay. From Califon down to High
Bridge, this glorious river passes through a natural area
called Ken Lockwood Gorge. It's primarily known as a
"fly-fishing only" waterway, although I visit
here often--and in all seasons--just for the spectacular
wild scenery of glacial boulders strewn about the river.
I must admit, however, that I also vicariously enjoy the
fly-fishing: The anglers I see here remind me of my
younger years, when I, too, actively fly-fished for
trout.
The Raritan River's
name originates from an American Indian term meaning
"forked river." The headwaters of the south
branch of the Raritan start in western Morris County and
meander through Hunterdon and Somerset counties before
combining with the north branch of the river on its final
journey east to Raritan Bay. From Califon down to High
Bridge, this glorious river passes through a natural area
called Ken Lockwood Gorge. It's primarily known as a
"fly-fishing only" waterway, although I visit
here often--and in all seasons--just for the spectacular
wild scenery of glacial boulders strewn about the river.
I must admit, however, that I also vicariously enjoy the
fly-fishing: The anglers I see here remind me of my
younger years, when I, too, actively fly-fished for
trout. 
Deer Hunting
Forsythe Wildlife Refuge
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