Jokes about the Pine Barrens abound. But visitors willing to look closer will find a place steeped in nature, history and ...

When most people think of New Jersey ... majestic pine trees. There is also plenty of wildlife hidden among the pines, like black bears, deer, eastern timber rattlesnakes, and tree frogs.

Nestled in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River attracts boaters, birdwatchers, fishermen, bald eagles, striped bass, and tree frogs. Skip to ...