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MORRIS SUMMER!

WHERE TO • dine alfresco • make a splash • bike, hike, bird-watch … and more!

Health watch• Stop allergies!• Kettlebells: a primer• Is salt really so bad?

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June 2010

Morris mix· Delightful bites · Bark park · A peaceful path ·“What I’m listening to” · Sparkling extravaganzas

Flash Captured moments around the county

Health watch· Stop allergies! · Kettlemania · The great saltdebate · Spotlight on: Vitamins

Glorious foodEating gingerly With its enchanting, intense flavor and proven medicinal benefits, ginger’s reputation is on the rise.

Morris gourmetTake 10! An abundance of creative dishes awaits atRandolph’s hip Nicole’s Ten.

Where to eat Your local dining guide

Be there! A listing of local events you won’twant to miss

Faces of MorrisGreat inflation

Morris outdoors/Nature calls A few ideas for experiencing all the county’s outdoor wonders

Make a splash!3 ways to enjoy Morris’ pristine waters

Outdoor eatsWhere and how to dine alfresco in Morris

At home / Backyard bliss6 lush landscapes offer outdoor inspiration.

Jersey’s top 10 film momentsOur panel of movie experts shares its picks.

Escapes / Jersey joysHow many of these Garden State adventures willyou experience this summer?

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WE’RE ALL OUTDOORS ENTHUSIASTS WHEN JUNEarrives in beautiful Morris County. Even the most house-bound souls step out to catch a breeze, savor the sunshine—and forget all about their “Things to Do” list and that 401K.So we at Morris Health & Life couldn’t resist making this aspecial “outdoors” issue, full of our own open-air wisdom.

The outdoors begins, of course, with your backyard.Now is the time to enjoy it as it is—and dream of what itmight become. In “Backyard Bliss” on page 30, we fuel thosedreams with design secrets from six local landscapers.

Then, what’s your pleasure—biking? Hiking?Gardening? In “Nature Calls” on page 24, you’ll learn of near-by places to do all four and more. And in “Make a Splash” onpage 26, discover three kinds of fun Morris waterways provide.

Ready to venture a little farther? “Jersey Joys,” this issue’sEscapes piece on page 40, details 10 Garden State thrills youmay not yet have made time for—after all, you live here.

In this season, food just seems to taste better alfresco. Socheck out “Outdoor Eats” on page 28. There, we dish on thebest places in Morris to picnic under the sun and dine outbeneath the moon, along with an expert’s tips on how to packa picnic basket without that wince of “I forgot—” regret.

Speaking of tasty treats, in Morris Mix, page 11, weintroduce you to a Boonton bakery that serves a vast array ofbite-size delights. And in Gourmet, page 54, we describe ameal at a hip Randolph eatery with an expansive menu of cre-ative “New American” dishes.

More fun awaits—this time of the indoor variety—in “Jersey’s Top 10 Film Moments,” page 36. We asked a panelof movie experts to choose the Garden State’s cinematic “bestof.” Check out their picks—and let us know if your favorite is missing.

So enjoy the season—safely. Now, if you don’t mind, I’mheading out!

Outside’s ‘in’

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health problems such as

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Delightful bitesGood things come in small, exquisitely

presented packages at Boonton’s

DULCE & PETIT DESSERT SHOP

on Main Street (908-387-4899,

www.dulceandpetit.com), where owner

Karen Zorn has made a booming busi-

ness out of bite-size treats.

“People who come in are so

grateful to find that they can have

dessert and not eat too much,” says

Zorn. Frequent customer Jackie Hecht

of Boonton is one. “Even if I’m on a

diet, I can always find something that’s

not too big or too atrocious a calorie

count,” she says.

Dulce & Petit’s bestsellers

include mini-cupcakes at $.95 each and

a strawberry cheesecake tart for $3.75.

A summertime favorite is the Piña

Colada Cake, a rich coconut confection

with a pineapple curd filling and

coconut butter-cream icing ($3.95 a

serving). “I only use butter for my

desserts, never oils or artificial ingredi-

ents, so everything’s primo,” Zorn says.

On the lighter side is the Angelical

Angel Food Cake with homemade

whipped-cream filling for $1.95—which,

Zorn hastens to specify, is “all egg

whites and very little sugar.”

Dulce & Petit will also make

custom cakes or assortments for a

special affair. “I don’t have a

business; I have a passion,”

says Zorn. “People come

here and are happy. And

because the

desserts are small,

they are able to

come more than

once a

week!”

Bark PARK

Attention, dog lovers! There’s a new place where you can let Fido run

free: THE CANINE ACTIVITY CENTER at Parsippany’s new Central Park,

site of the old Greystone Hospital Complex. This summer marks the

opening of the canine hot spot, Morris County’s second off-leash dog

park. (The other is at Lewis Morris Park in Morris Township.)

The pet paradise covers a 5-acre area, set amid rolling parklands.

“The site is beautiful and includes a variety of terrains and environ-

ments—from fields to shaded areas to special places for digging and

sniffing,” reports Bill Lawton, director of the Morris County Park Alliance,

which raises funds for improvements to the county’s green spaces.

Separate sections will be maintained for large and small dogs.

Morristown attorney Frank Alai is looking forward to the open-

ing, and his two dachsunds are already dog-park connoisseurs. “When I

get home from work, they run outside to the car and just about dance

with joy,” he says. “They know they’re going to the fun place.”

Fences and doggie-bag dispensers have already been installed

at the new park, and the alliance is raising money to add water

lines, lighting, rest rooms and facilities for obedience, agility and

other activities.

Want to help out? Check out the group’s second annual

“Dinner With Your Dog” fundraiser on June 27—including a full

barbecue dinner, canine snack bar and lots of fun activi-

ties—or simply make an online donation at

parks.morris.nj.us/parkalliance.asp.

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Sparkling EXTRAVAGANZASFireworks are fun anywhere, but watching them erupt over water is particularly breathtaking. “There’s this huge

expanse of sky and the gorgeous reflection on the water,” says Helene McGill of Sparta, who has watched fireworks

over Sparta’s Lake Mohawk for years. “If you go out on your boat, you feel as though they’re right over your head

and you could almost touch them.” Experience the sparkles for yourself this summer with short trips to:

LAKE MOHAWK (www.spartanj.org) The 3-mile-long man-made lake itself is private, but visitors can enjoy the

July 4 display from a boardwalk near quaint downtown Lake Mohawk or from prime spots in the nearby hills.

LAKE HOPATCONG (www.lhyc.com) The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club sponsors a large display (more than

3,000 shells) from four barges in the middle of the state’s largest freshwater lake. This year, the celebration is

on July 2. The organizers say donations to help defray costs are gladly accepted.

MOUNTAIN LAKES (www.mtnlakes.org) Enjoy glorious Fourth of July fireworks at Island Beach over

Mountain Lake, the largest of the 3-square-mile borough’s six lakes.

If you sometimes feel your hectic life has you going in circles, tryan ancient means of seeking peace: walking a circular path.

You’ll be traversing a labyrinth, a circuitous, windingpath that symbolizes both a pilgrimage and a person’s journeythrough life. THE XAVIER RETREAT AND CONFER-ENCE CENTER in Convent Station (www.xaviercenter.org)has an outdoor labyrinth that’s open to the public year-round, aswell as an indoor labyrinth, open at select times. The latter is pat-terned after the most famous labyrinth in Western culture, the onein France’s Chartres Cathedral, built circa 1200.

How does it work? “You begin with an intention. Theact of walking mindfully, of simply putting one foot in front ofthe other, helps quiet your mind and calm your body,” saysSister Anita Constance, director of the Xavier Center. Thelabyrinth is not a maze where one can get lost, but a single paththat guides a walker to the center and out again.

Labyrinth walking has a long history across many cul-tures, from ancient Greece to early Native American to Jewish

mystical texts. “We welcome believers of all faith traditions,”says Sister Anita. Intrigued? Learn more when she gives

a labyrinth presentation called “Sacred Pattern,Sacred Path” on June 8 and 9.

“I am one of those people

who makes playlists for car

rides, vacations and even

birthday gifts,” says Barbara

Reuther, arts education direc-

tor for the Arts Council of the Morris Area in

Morristown (973-285-5115, www.morrisarts.org). “My

taste in music is so eclectic it was torture to winnow

this down to just 12 songs, but here are a few of my

favorites—old and new.”

1. “JUST BREATHE,” Pearl Jam, from Backspacer

2. “BREGENZ PART 1,” Keith Jarrett, from Keith

Jarrett: Concerts

3. “APPALACHIA WALTZ,” Edgar Meyer, Mark

O’Connor and Yo-Yo Ma, from Appalachia Waltz

4. “FROM THE MORNING,” Nick Drake, from Pink

Moon

5. “GARDEN IN THE RAIN,” Diana Krall, from Love

Scenes

6. “WATERS OF MARCH,” Antonio Carlos Jobim and

Elis Regina, from Elis & Tom

7. “FIRST TRAIN HOME,” Imogen Heap, from Ellipse

8. “OVERJOYED,” Stevie Wonder, from Stevie

Wonder: The Definitive Collection

9. “RULER OF MY HEART,” Norah Jones, Robert

Randolph and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, from

Medicated Magic

10. “THE PARTING GLASS,” the Wailin’ Jennys, from

40 Days

11. “KEEP IT THERE,” the Weepies, from Happiness

12. “COME TO REST,” Chris McNally, from Orbit

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FUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE WAS THE ORDERof the day at Morris Habitat for Humanity’s recent 5thannual Hearts and Hammers Gala at Meadow WoodManor in Randolph, which raised funds for housingfor low-income families. In a similar spirit, Home-less Solutions’ 10th annual Dream Builders Bash atthe Madison Hotel garnered support for its 85-bedshelter, a child-care center and financial aid to allowkids to attend summer camp. And it was like “oldhome week” when philanthropist Tom Ferguson andpediatric neurologist Sandran Waran, M.D., werehonored at Saint Clare’s Health System’s annualSpring Gala at Pleasantdale Chateau: Years ago, Dr.Waran successfully treated Ferguson’s son for aseizure disorder and near-fatal bike-accident injur-ies. Not surprisingly, they’ve been friends ever since.

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SAINT CLARE’S HEALTH SERVICES’ANNUAL GALA6. Annette Allegra and Donald Allegra, M.D.,

Sandran Waran, M.D. and Shantha Waran, M.D.

7. Saint Clare’s Health System CEO Leslie D. Hirschand honoree Tom Ferguson

8. Linda Schmidt of Fox 5 TV News

9. Medical board member Edward J. McManus,M.D. and Saint Clare’s Foundation boardmember Ann S. McManus

10. Foundation board members Basil F. O’Connorand Kate Tiedemann

11. Top row from left: Janice Garfinkle, AllysonWright, Scott Wright; bottom from left: JohnKelly, Karen Bott Kelly

Think you belong in Flash? Send photos from your gala or charity event to MorrisHealth & Life, att: Flash editor, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or e-mail

[email protected]. Include your contact information, a short event

description and names of all who appear. (Submissions are not guaranteed to

appear and must meet the following image specs: 4x6 color prints or 300 dpi jpg,

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Got the sniffles? Join the club. It may be lit-

tle consolation to know that you’re one of

60 million Americans who suffer from aller-

gies, but at right you’ll find what will help:

solutions that get you relief, from DIY

quick fixes to doctor-administered

therapy. “Spring doesn’t have to

be a time of suffering,” says

Beth Miller, M.D., director of

the University of Kentucky

HealthCare Asthma, Allergy

and Sinus Clinic. Read on

to find your anti-allergy

attack plan!

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ALLERGY-PROOF YOUR ENVIRONMENT• Wash that pollen out of your hair. Studies showthat hair can be a magnet for pollen, which can rub offonto sheets and pillows at bedtime. To outsmart thecling, wash your hair before bed. • Keep windows closed. And don’t forget to keepcar windows rolled up too, Dr. Miller adds.• Filter out the allergens. Using an air purifier andfilter on your vacuum can help rid your home of aller-gens. And for the best protection, opt for a true HEPAmodel. Unlike “HEPA-type” filters, they are proven toremove up to 99 percent of airborne mold.

EAT RIGHT TO EASE SYMPTOMS• Nosh on nuts. Almonds, peanuts and cashews arehigh in magnesium, a mineral found to boost lung func-tion and ease allergy symptoms. Studies show that low lev-els of magnesium raise the level of histamine, a chemicalin the body that triggers allergic reactions. • Savor something spicy. Spicy foods help thinmucous secretions, easing a stuffy nose. Try cayenne pep-per, ginger or garlic. Or opt for onions, which containquercetin—an antioxidant that’s a natural antihistamine.• Sip green tea. An antioxidant in the tea known asEGCG blocks compounds in the body that produce anallergic response. Drink two or three cups a day.• Sweeten with local honey. Because the bees feedon pollen from local flowers, trace amounts of the allergenend up in the honey, and eating just a little bit can slowlybuild your body’s tolerance. In fact, an informal study atXavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans foundthat just 2 teaspoons daily for six weeks eased symptoms.

FIND RELIEF WITH NATURAL REMEDIES• Try butterbur. A report in the journal Clinical &Experimental Allergy suggests that the herb can be justas effective as prescription drugs in easing allergysymptoms, thanks to chemicals that short-circuit the

body’s production of histamine.• Get “acupunctured.” Treatment with needles at spe-cific points in the body has been shown to reduce the pro-duction of cytokines, proteins that can trigger symptoms. • Invest in a neti pot. Researchers at the LaheyClinic in Massachusetts found that a sinus rinse dramat-ically eased symptoms in 84 percent of patients.

HEAD TO THE DRUGSTORE• Try over-the-counter remedies. Look for an anti-histamine, which is the active ingredient in brands likeZyrtec and Claritin. • Go prescription-strength. “Some patients requiremore aggressive therapy,” says Dr. Miller. If that’s you,ask your doctor about a prescription for a stronger anti-histamine like Allegra or Xyzal.

GET PROFESSIONAL HELP• Start allergy shots. “This immunotherapy can behighly effective,” says Dr. Miller. The shots desensitizeyour body to allergens, eliminating reactions and symp-toms. The regular injections can take four years to com-plete, but some relief is found within a few months.• Try the latest immunotherapy. Popular in Europe,sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) involves placing dropsof the allergen under the tongue to build up tolerance. Andit works in 85 percent of patients. “The main advantage isconvenience, since the oral drops or tablets can be admin-istered at home,” says Ira Finegold, M.D., clinical profes-sor of medicine at Columbia University. “And it appearsto be safer than conventional immunotherapy.” ■

GET YOUR ALLERGY FORECASTWant to know when your seasonal-allergysymptoms could flare up so you can pre-vent them before they start? Check outwww.pollen.com: Enter your zip code andyou’ll get the latest info on pollen levels inyour area.

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KettleMANIACHANNEL YOUR INNER STRONGMAN WITH KETTLEBELLS—

OLD-SCHOOL WEIGHTS THAT YIELD BIG-TIME RESULTS

What they areKettlebells are large hunks of cast iron,each with a thick handle. Perhaps theultimate retro fitness rage, they wereoriginally used by 18th-centuryRussian bodybuilders—and kitschlovers may recognize them as thequintessential “old-time” weights seenin strongman photos of yore.

Why the resurgence? In a nut-shell: They’re effective and efficient.“If your goal is to lose weight andimprove general fitness, you can get agreat workout in just 20 minutes,” saysRockaway-based personal trainer andcertified kettlebell instructor EricMoss. “Kettlebells also combine bothstrength training and cardio.”

Then there’s the fun factor.Many kettlebell exercises involveswinging the weights around yourbody—moves that are way moreenjoyable than simply pounding thetreadmill or curling a barbell.

What they workArms, abs, legs, glutes—and every-thing in between. “While barbells,dumbbells and weight machines canhelp people isolate individual musclegroups, kettlebell moves require you touse your entire body,” says Moss. “Andbecause swing movements tend totrain the upper part of your glutes, theycan also help prevent back problems.”

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Kettlebells can up the intensity oftraditional strength-training moves likecurls or presses. That’s because, unlikewith dumbbells and barbells, the weight iscentered a few inches below the handle, mak-ing your body work harder to control it.

But it’s not all about the brute force:Because the weights are so compact, you can swingthem between your legs, over your head or around yourtorso. “You can do just about anything with a kettlebellthat you can do with a dumbbell,but not the other way around,”says Moss. “Swinging is just notthe same with dumbbells, sincethey don’t have that offset centerof mass.” The upshot?Kettlebells provide a workoutthat combines strength, velocity,dexterity and concentration.

Because there’s so muchgoing on, they can also improveflexibility, particularly in the hipflexors, says Moss. “Kettlebellmoves make tightness disappearby itself without your having tospecifically train for that.”

Morristown resident BethConnolly, 36, works out with ket-tlebells for 1 hour two to threetimes a week, and has noticedsignificant changes in her body:“Since beginning kettlebell training in February, I’veexperienced better results in less time than with anyother workout I’ve tried,” she says. “I’ve lost 8 pounds,my upper arms and abdominals are more defined andI’m down two pants sizes.”

Those results are no fluke: A study conducted bythe American Council on Exercise and researchers fromthe University of Wisconsin showed that a kettlebellworkout can burn a whopping 20 calories per minute.

How to use ’emYou can start slow with traditional strength-trainingmoves like overhead presses and bent-over rows. But the

real fun comes from swingingthese babies around.

Fittingly, a favorite move isthe two-handed kettlebellswing: Stand about a footbehind the kettlebell with yourlegs shoulder-width apart.Squat down a bit and grab thebell with both hands. Keepingyour weight on your heels, abstight and back straight, swingthe weight backward betweenyour legs past your hips, thenstand up and swing it forward toeye level, driving your hips for-

ward. Repeat 15 to 20 times.For the tactical lunge, stand up straight holding

the kettlebell in your right hand. Take a step, placingyour left leg back into a lunge position, then pass theweight between your legs to your left hand. Return tostarting position and repeat on the opposite side, aimingfor 10 reps.

Other moves involve punching your arm over-head, letting the bell rotate around your wrist. Becauseproper form can be a tricky thing with kettlebells, it’s agood idea to seek out professional instruction to avoidinjury. And as with any exercise, get your doctor’s OKbefore starting. ■


Commit to Change, Morristown (973-401-

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ing sessions ($50 to $75/session)

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TO SALT OR NOT TO SALT? IF YOU’VEbeen following the medical news this year, youknow that this question has morphed intosomething of a contentious issue. The public conversa-tion began in earnest in January, when New York CityMayor Michael Bloomberg announced an effort toreduce the nation’s salt intake by 25 percent over the nextfive years. But soon after, an article in Journal of theAmerican Medical Association called into questionBloomberg’s very argument that reducing sodium wouldhelp prevent heart attacks and stroke. The piece reportedthat a low-salt diet was associated with lower rates of dis-ease and death in only five of 11 studies examined. Theothers found that people on low-salt diets fared either thesame as or worse than those on unrestricted salt diets.

But many experts were not swayed by these find-ings. “You can occasionally find studies that are not con-sistent, but the vast majority support the hypothesis thatAmericans eat too much salt and that increases our risk ofdisease and stroke,” says Marcus Williams, M.D., cardiol-

saltCONFUSED BY THE CONFLICTING

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ogist with Cardiac Associates of North Jersey in Oaklandand president of the Association of Black Cardiologists.“I’m strongly in favor of a lower-salt diet.”

Two reports since then have bolstered Williams’position: A New England Journal of Medicine study foundthat consuming 3 fewer grams of salt per day could cut theannual number of deaths by 44,000. And a study in Annalsof Internal Medicine concluded that reducing sodium by 10 percent would prevent almost 500,000 heart attacks.

“The more salt in blood vessels, the more fluidthat is attracted in and the higher the blood pressure,”explains cardiologist William Tansey III, M.D., a mem-ber of the American Heart Association Founders AffiliateBoard of Directors. What’s important to remember, addsDr. Williams, is that up to 77 percent of dietary salt is“hidden” in processed foods. Thus, the best way to lowersalt is simply to eat freshly prepared meals. ■

Salt surprises HEALTH EXPERTS RECOMMEND MOST PEOPLE CONSUME FROM 1,500 TO 2,400 MILLIGRAMS OF SODIUM

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“Consuming a multivitamin supplement is no substitutefor a healthy diet,” says Seattle-based researcher MarianNeuhouser, lead author of a study of multivitamin use inpostmenopausal women. “The old adage ‘Eat your veg-

etables’ still rings true.” Still, Americans spend $20 billiona year on vitamin supplements. But how many of us reallyknow how these nutrients help? Here, a rundown of whatvarious vitamins do, and how much is too much.

VITAMIN HOW IT HELPSSAFE UPPER LIMIT

FOR ADULTS*

AHelps night vision; promotes growth

and repair of bones, skin and hair; may

prevent acne breakouts and dry eyes3,000 micrograms

B-6Helps build red blood cells and fight

infections, alleviates hormone-related

fluid retention 100 milligrams

B-9Helps build DNA, prevents birth

defects 1,000 micrograms

(synthetic)

B-12Protects the nervous system, helps

build red blood cells not determined

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Promotes healthy skin, bones, mus-

cles and blood vessels; regulates

metabolism; aids in wound healing

and iron absorption

2,000 milligrams

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Helps build strong bones and teeth,

aids the nervous system (also, see

below)50 micrograms

EHelps protect eyes, skin, liver and

lungs; protects against free radicals 1,000 milligrams

KHelps blood clot and helps keep

bones healthy not determined

(do not take if using

blood thinners)

Recent studies point to a surprising array of benefits we may all get from vitamin D,

already known for building bones and regulating calcium in the blood:PROTECTION AGAINST COLDS. In a study of nearly 19,000 American adults and

teens, those with low blood levels of vitamin D were 40 percent more likely to have res-

piratory infections.

MUSCLE POWER. In a British study of 99 girls ages 12 to 14, the ones with lower D

levels—even if not deficient—had weaker legs than others and couldn’t jump as high.

A BRAIN BOOST. Another British investigation tested 1,766 adults over 65 and found

that those with lower levels of vitamin D were more likely to be cognitively impaired.

FAT-FIGHTING. In a study of 90 Southern California women ages 16 to 22, 53 had vitamin

D insufficiency—and were also heavier, with more body fat.

Spotlight on: VITAMINS

*SOURCES: National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements, Harvard School of Public Health,Institute of Medicine. Maximums are often lower for children.

Don’t be D-ficient! ?DID YOU KNOW?You should take supple-ment tablets with room-temperature water, asvitamins’ benefit can becompromised by hot orcold drinks. Also, avoidcoffee or tea for 15 min-utes before and after, ascaffeine is believed toinhibit the absorption ofsome vitamins.

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JOIN THE CLUB!With these 6 groups, activity and camaraderie go hand in hand. BIKE: Morris Area Freewheelers (973-763-4538, www.mafw.org). This club includes more than 650 riders, ranging inage from 18 to 84, who take more than 1,000 scheduled andad hoc rides year-round. Most jaunts are in northwesternJersey, but there are also trips into Pennsylvania and NewYork. (Annual membership: $24/individual, $36/couple.)Western Jersey Wheelmen (212-862-3296, www.bikewjw.org).This year-round touring club has group rides (including roadand mountain trails) every weekend throughout Morris andnearby counties, as well as social events for members. (Annualmembership fee of $15 includes discounts at local bike shops.) HIKE: Interstate Hiking Club (973-625-4379, www.interstatehikingclub.org). Organized in 1931, this club sponsorshikes in northern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania as wellas weekend trips to the Catskills, the Adirondacks and Maine.Day-long trips, graded by difficulty of terrain, are scheduledevery Sunday and most Saturdays. (Annual membership is $5if you join between December 1 and May 1, $10 otherwise.)Protect Our Wetlands, Water & Woods (www.powww.org).This Denville-based hiking club doubles as a conservationgroup, with guided hikes and education programs about con-serving the Beaver Brook watershed’s nearly 600 acres of wood-lands. (Annual membership: $15/individual, $20/family).SKI: Morris County Ski Club (973-945-1469, www.ajcis.com).Despite its name, this group goes way beyond skiing.It’s a more than 200-member social club for peoplewho love outdoor sports, with weekend biking,snowboarding and skiing trips and monthly“happy hour” meet-ups. (Annual member-ship: $40/individual, $70/family). GARDENING: Gardenworks (973-326-7629, www.morrisparks.net/volunteer.asp). This club’s awin-win: Member vol-unteers meet fellowhorticulture buffs andlearn about gardenmaintenance; theMorris CountyParks Commissiongets valuable help.

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Secluded Morris spots to make you forget all about that

rush-hour traffic on Route 80

FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM (Whippany): Tranquil

woodlands and meadows surround a Colonial Revival

mansion in this 127-acre facility, and guided tours are

led by its expert horticulturalists. There’s no charge to

visit the grounds (9 a.m. to dusk daily) or the Joseph

F. Haggerty Education Center (9 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.).

Learn about special events at www.arboretum

friends.org (click on “Events and Programs”).

TOURNE COUNTY PARK (Denville): During the

Revolution, local iron ore was used here to make can-

nonballs. But this nearly 550-acre preserve is more

peacable today. Stroll the park’s wildflower trail and

see how many of the nearly 250 species of native

plants you can identify. Or challenge yourself by hiking

to the park’s highest point—you’ll be rewarded with a

breathtaking view of the New York City skyline. Call

973-326-7631 to reserve shelter for a family picnic.

MAHLON DICKERSON RESERVATION (Jefferson):

This sprawling park boasts 3,200 acres of recreational

space and more than 20 miles of multi-use trails, mak-

ing it the largest in the county’s system. A tent site

and trailer area is complete with picnic tables and

charcoal grills. To the west, the Saffin Pond area pro-

vides access to equestrian trails, fishing, ball fields

and fitness stations. For reservations and fee informa-

tion for camping and trailer areas, call 973-697-3140.

HAPPY TRAILS

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Don’t own a boat? You can rentpaddleboats at the lake at SILAS CON-DICT COUNTY PARK in Kinnelon,available on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to6:30 p.m., Memorial Day through LaborDay ($5 for 30 minutes). Looking for abit more adventure? Sign up for a specialguided paddle through Splitrock Reser-voir in Rockaway on July 31 hosted byHackensack Riverkeeper, an environ-mental organization based in Hacken-sack. The paddle begins at 10 a.m. at theboat launch on the southern end of thereservoir on Split Rock Road; reserva-tions required ($30/paddler with kayakrental; $10/paddler with own boat).

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Morris outdoors

Grab your rod and reel and head to one of the

county’s prime fishing spots. You can snag catfish, sunfish, trout and more at

Hedden County Park in Dover, which features a 6-acre lake with a fish-

ing pier. Set on the border of Morris and Sussex counties in Hopatcong

State Park, Lake Musconetcong offers excellent year-round fishing. In the

summer, catch rainbow and brook trout, largemouth bass and sunfish; in the

cold months, ice fish for perch and pickerel. Park entrance fees are charged

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day

($6/car on weekdays, $10/car on weekends,

$4/person for walk-ins and bicyclists). At

Passaic River County Park in Long Hill

and Chatham, you can fish for largemouth

bass, catfish and eel, then enjoy a snack at

one of the park’s quaint picnic areas.

GONE FISHIN’

DIVE IN!Morris County offers plenty of idyl-

lic places to take a dip on hot days.

SUNRISE LAKE BEACH CLUB, a sandy

public beach area located within Lewis

Morris Park in Morris Township, per-

mits swimming from 11 a.m. to 7

p.m. weekends through June 27,

and daily from June 28 through

Labor Day weekend ($5 for adults, $4 for

seniors and children 5 to 17, free for chil-

dren 4 and under). Extra fun comes from the

club’s new Wibit inflatable water obstacle course

($3 for 30 minutes)—a circuit that features a cliff, a

bridge and other features to scramble over or jump off.

It’s open to guests 7 and up who pass a 30-meter swim test.

You can also soak up some rays or get a swimming les-

son at BUDD LAKE in Mount Olive. Its swimming areas

are open from noon to 6 p.m. Fridays through

Wednesdays and noon to 7:30 p.m. on

Thursdays, June 19 through August 29

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Warm summer nights beckon you outside to enjoy the sunset, the

breezes and—of course—dinner. Happily, several Morris County eater-

ies offer the experience you crave. ALICE’S RESTAURANT in Lake

Hopatcong serves up American-style cuisine along with a lake view

from its breezy deck (973-663-9600, www.alicesrestaurantnj.com).

Or savor the evening air with the cracked olive tapenade-crusted

Atlantic salmon at Morris Plains’ TABOR ROAD TAVERN (973-267-

7004, www.taborroadtavern.com). REDWOODS GRILL & BAR in Ches-

ter (908-879-7909, www.redwoodsgrillandbar.com) offers delights

from a wood-burning grill. And since, as Hemingway wrote, the sun

also rises, enjoy a sidewalk breakfast at DOC’S KITCHEN in Denville, a

perfect people-watching perch (862-209-1464, www.docskitchen.com).

Italian fare alfresco style is on offer at BENITO’S TRATTORIA

in Chester (908-879-1887, www.benitostrattoria.com). Or try fruitti

di marre overlooking Lake Hopatcong on PAVINCI ITALIAN GRILL’s

outdoor patio in Hopatcong (973-440-4300, www.pavinci.com).

Enjoy the signature branzini—sea bass baked in a sea salt crust and

filleted tableside—and other Mediterranean treats at 202 ITALIAN

BISTRO in Lincoln Park (973-709-0093, www.202italianbistro.com).

Enjoy live entertainment on the patios of LONG VALLEY PUB &

BREWERY in Long Valley (908-876-1122, www.brewpubnj.com), and

CAFFE NAVONA in Rockaway (973-627-1606, www.caffenavona.com)

which has jazz piano Wednesday through Saturday.

A tableunderthe stars

3 PLACES TO PICNIC Our favorite spots for an open-air repast

• FOR ROMANTICS: Willowwood

Arboretum, Chester Township (908-234-

1815). Somewhere in this park’s 130 acres

of rolling farmland, you’re bound to find a

cozy spot to lay your picnic blanket. Linger

in the residence’s formal gardens or venture

into the acres of undisturbed forest: You

and your sweetheart will be enchanted by

the arboretum’s 3,500 types of native and

exotic flowers, shrubs and trees.

• FOR FAMILIES: Silas Condict County Park,

Kinnelon (973-326-7600). Nothing beats a

family barbecue, and here’s the place for it.

Cool off in the pristine lake (paddle boats

and rowboats available on summer week-

ends), or visit the historic casino—there’s

something for everyone, and more than

1,000 acres to explore if you get too much

togetherness. (Feel free to bring four-legged

family members too—if they’re on a leash.)

• FOR ACTIVE FOLKS: Central Park of

Morris County, Morris Plains and Parsippany

(973-326-7600). Digest that picnic lunch—

then work it off in the county’s first

fully accessible outdoor athletic

facility, dedicated in 2008.

Take a few laps around

the 5K cross-country trail

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regulation-size

in-line skating rinks.

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• BE CREATIVE. Besides the standard sandwiches and pot-

ato salads, you might try slightly more unusual choices

such as baguettes, brie cheese, couscous or, for dessert,

even a tasty tiramisu. “It’s a spoonable dessert that travels

well,” says Drew Gabbe, owner of The Fruited Plain

Caterers in Parsippany, “and you can eat it right out of the

container.”

• BE PRACTICAL. “Prepare room-temperature items rather

than hot foods you’ll have to serve cold,” says Gabbe.

Also pack simple-to-eat treats—sandwiches cut into small

pieces, for example, rather than

a big hero.

• WRAP IT. Gabbe suggests

aluminum foil rather than plastic

wrap because it holds its shape. ”And my per-

sonal favorites are zip-lock bags to keep things fresh and pre-

vent leaks and gel packs to keep them cool,” he adds.

• BE PLANET-FRIENDLY. Consider biodegradable utensils

and dishes, Gabbe suggests, so they won’t end up in a land-

fill. “There’s a kind that’s made from potato,” he says.

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of their scenic property, they called on CLC

Landscape Design Inc. in Ringwood to work a

little magic. The result? This winding grand

staircase made of Karney bluestone.

“Instead of going straight up the slope,

we gave the staircase a gentle S-shape set in

clusters of three of four steps at a time so peo-

ple would pause along the way,” says CLC

owner and landscape designer Rich Cording.

That allows them time to enjoy the abundance

of colorful plantings Cording installed around

the steps, including catmint, brown-eyed

Susans, Russian sage, pink carpet roses and

blue lyme grasses. “The homeowners are avid

gardeners, so they’re thrilled that they can now

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“We were trying to bring the nature that surrounds the

property right up to the edge of the pool,” says

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of this woodsy Kinnelon space.

To achieve that vision, Hartman opted for an

irregular-shaped pool by G&G Custom Pools in

Haskell, featuring a snapped bluestone Jacuzzi and

moss rock waterfall. “It looks more like a pond than a

pool,” says the designer. A multitoned quartzite stone

patio helps keep surfaces cool, while boulders placed

among perennials on the yard’s sloped areas add a

feeling of rugged charm.

Along the edges of the property, the designer

incorporated eastern redbud, summersweet, native

rhododendron and serviceberry—all “plants you would

expect to see while walking through the woods of

northern New Jersey.” These selections complement

the mature trees and shrubs that surround the proper-

ty, making for an idyllic, natural haven. Another plus to

choosing indigenous flora: They’ll eventually require

little or no irrigation. “Once they get their first flush of

roots out they should be all right with the seasonal

rainfall,” says Hartman.

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ALL FIRED UP“The homeowners were basically looking to add

another ‘room’ to their house,” says Matthew LaNeve,

vice president of Oakland-based Stonetown

Construction, describing this cozy outdoor seating

area in Morristown. “They have young children and

wanted a space where the family could sit outside dur-

ing the fall and early spring.”

The space is anchored by a commanding 9-

foot–tall granite fireplace with bluestone details and

two built-in firewood storage areas, ensuring that the

flames can roar deep into the night. A matching low

granite wall with a bluestone top provides an easy

place for the kids to sit and roast marshmallows, while

a bluestone patio completes the space.

“Since the home is an old country house, we

chose materials that would have been used 100 years

ago,” says LaNeve. “The granite matches the house,

and the bluestone is just timeless. Everything looks like

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HERE COMES THE SUN“We call this area ‘the sunset terrace’ because it offers

a beautiful view of the valley and the sunset,” says Ron

Cording, owner of Cording Landscape Design in

Towaco. Those stunning vistas come courtesy of the

terrace’s prime location on the western side of the

property, a former farm situated on 10 bucolic hilltop

acres in Mendham’s Somerset Hills.

“It’s a really serene place in which to get away

from the more active areas of the yard and relax at the

end of the day,” says Cording.

The property’s other outdoor features include a

large pool and a separate spa area that the home-

owners can reach via the winding walkway shown here,

made of custom-cut bluestone slabs bordered by a

bluestone wall. Along this path, a garden area boasts a

profusion of sun-loving plant life, such as pink shrub

roses, ornamental fountain grass, coreopsis and other

colorful perennials.

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WALL OF MEMORIESClean, simple and sustainable—that was the vision for

this Mendham backyard, designed by Morristown-

based landscape architect Carolle M. Huber. “Despite

the home’s fanciful back façade, the landscape is care-

fully pared down and edited to keep a nice, crisp

look,” says Huber.

A 3-foot–wide planting bed between the wall

and patio features boxwood, knockout trees and

lavender, while a walkway made with large slabs of

bluestone makes its own contribution to the yard’s

mood of understated elegance.

But it’s the large fieldstone wall that steals the

show and adds a sentimental touch: “The stone came

from a barn in Pennsylvania that belonged to the

homeowner’s parents and was in really bad shape,”

says Huber. “We knocked the barn down and brought

the stone to Mendham, so we were reusing something

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Sky Films in

Rockaway and co-

director of the 2006

comedy What’s Your

Problem?

Michael AaronRockland, professor of

American Studies at Rutgers

University in New Brunswick,

who teaches a course called

“Jerseyana” that examines

depictions of the state in

popular culture

Mike Sodano,co-owner of the Show Room,

an “art house” movie theater

in Asbury Park, and co-director

of the 2007 documentary Rock

and a Heart Place

Howard Libov,associate professor of film

in the Film Production Programat The College of Florham,Fairleigh Dickinson University,Madison, and director and co-writer of the 2009 feature filmFavorite Son

Every Manhattan street, it seems, has had its star turn on the big

screen, and moviegoers know southern California even if they’ve

never been near the place. But less-heralded New Jersey, home to

the world’s first film production studio (built in 1893 at Thomas

Edison’s laboratories in West Orange), is also frequently depicted

in the movies. So Morris Health & Life asked four cinema aficiona-

dos to nominate their favorite Jersey cinema moments to create

a “top 10” list that just may start some good arguments:

Jersey’s TOP 10 film moments

OUR PANEL OF MOVIE EXPERTS SHARES ITS PICKS

Our Jersey-film jury

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explains. “And it shows his manic-ness—he’s so single-focused he writes on whatever is available.”

9 JERSEY GIRL, 1992: Not the 2004 KevinSmith film of the same name, this David BurtonMorris movie is about a man (Dylan McDermott)

who must choose between two women, one all New Yorksophistication, the other (Jami Gertz) “representing NewJersey’s inferiority complex vis-à-vis Manhattan,” saysRockland. In a key scene, he comes to see the title charac-ter, realizing that though “she may have big hair, she’s nodummy—she’s got her own kind of class.”

8DOGMA,1999: This is one of two

Kevin Smith films on our list. And whocould resist a movie in which the lateGeorge Carlin plays a Catholic cardinaland singer AlanisMorissette is God?Matt Damon and BenAffleck portray angelswho’ve been cast out of heaven and consigned for cen-turies to Green Bay, Wisconsin. Their quest for a celestialreturn leads to a battle between good and evil in front ofa church in Red Bank (though actual filming occurred inPittsburgh)—a scene Vaglio finds “a very funny spoof.”

7 GARDEN STATE, 2004:Jersey plays the title role here—and,for a change, the ’burbs come off as

real while the big city’s phony. DirectorZach Braff plays an actor back fromHollywood for his mom’s funeral. In L.A.“he can’t touch anything, he can’t feel any-thing, he’s just lost,” says Libov. “Then hecomes home, and of course he finds him-self.” He also finds the headphones-wearing Natalie Portman in what Libovcalls a “meet cute” moment in a doctors’waiting room—a pivotal scene that provesthat on one’s home turf, a chance encountercan trigger a reawakening.

10 A BEAUTIFUL MIND, 2001:This Oscar-winning, Ron Howard-directedbiopic about mentally troubled mathe-

matical genius John Forbes Nash Jr., a winner of theNobel Prize in Economics, features key scenes at NewJersey’s preeminent university. “The minute you see thelawns and the ivy-covered buildings you’re immediatelytransported to Princeton,” says Sodano. Especiallymemorable, he believes, is the scene where RussellCrowe as Nash writes equations on his dormitory-roomwindow. “It’s a key moment where he finally ‘sees thelight’ of the problem he’s trying to solve,” Sodano

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6 THE STATION AGENT, 2003:Living in an abandoned train station inNewfoundland, N.J., a reclusive dwarf meets a

hot-dog vendor—and each overcomes his isolation—inthis touching comedy-drama by Thomas McCarthy.“The vendor’s speech is full of ‘dese’ and ‘dat’ and ‘dem’and ‘dose’—it’s very New Jersey,” says Sodano. And sois the terrain we see, in which old railroad tracks “cutthrough swaths of wooded areas—places you wouldnever have gone to or discovered before.”

5 EDDIE ANDTHE CRUIS-ERS, 1983: In

this Martin Davidson flick,a fictional ’60s rock bandthat won fame in a SomersPoint club becomes the sub-ject of a quest by a TVreporter looking to tell itsstory and investigate the

disappearance of its lead singer, the irascible Eddie.Especially memorable among a number of “really cool”Jersey Shore moments, says Vaglio, is a scene on theboardwalk in which band members start yelling at eachother and Eddie’s girlfriend gets kissed by another guy.It’s emblematic, he says, of the film’s depiction of Eddieas “a misunderstood artist, who’s fighting with every-body throughout the movie.”

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4 CLERKS, 1994: This Kevin Smith comedy,set in a convenience store in the town ofLeonardo, is a wry snapshot of young Jerseyites

who haven’t reached their potential. Lipov picks a scenein which a youngstore employee isdiscussing his cir-cumstances with afriend. “It’s a clas-sic young person’s‘What am I goingto do with my life?’moment,” he says.“On the surfacethey want to say,‘I’m OK here,’ butunderneath that isa great yearning for what lies beyond.” Vaglio, mean-while, vouches that the film’s setting rings true. “I grewup hanging around convenience stores,” he says. “Youhung out there till you got chased away.”

3BEING JOHN MALKOVICH,1999: In this offbeat gem directed by SpikeJonze, a would-be puppeteer working as a file

clerk unexpectedly discovers a portal behind a filingcabinet that leads him into the mind of actor JohnMalkovich, and then through a mysterious vortex. “It’shysterical,” says Sodano. “Of all the places in theworld, who would think they’d be dumped out into adrainage ditch at exit 14B of the New JerseyTurnpike?” Agrees Libov: “That’s a great New Jerseymetaphor moment.”

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2THE WRESTLER, 2008:In this Oscar-winning DarrenAronofsky film about a broken-down

wrestler, Mickey Rourke’s title characterwalks with his estranged daughter into a cav-ernous structure that proves to be AsburyPark’s old Casino Hall. “There’s an insideshot with broken windows and light pouringthrough,” says Libov. “It’s a shell of a build-ing, and it’s a metaphor for their relation-ship.” Rockland concurs: “That’s a verypoignant scene.”

1ATLANTIC CITY, 1978:Two jurors’ first choice, this classicLouis Malle crime drama etches a riv-

eting portrait of “a place with two faces,” asSodano says. “It’s about the yin and yang of old andnew.” While Burt Lancaster’s lead character is a small-time numbers runner being muscled out by the mob,the real star is Atlantic City at its moment of transitionfrom a fading family resort to a new gambling paradise.In a closing scene featuring a wrecking ball (and recall-ing the demolition of a grand old hotel, an image withwhich the film began), “Lancaster and his lady friendare strolling on the Boardwalk,” says Rockland.“They’re elderly, and in a sense they represent the elder-liness of the old, down-at-the-heels Atlantic City. It’sone of my favorite movies of all time, entirely apart fromits New Jersey focus.” ■

Did we miss your favorite Jersey

scene? Let us know: E-mail your

pick to [email protected]—

or mail this form to Morris Health & Life,

110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645.

The film:

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HOW MANY OF THESE GARDEN STATE ADVENTURES WILL YOU

EXPERIENCE THIS SUMMER?

If New Jersey were a distant destination, you might have journeyed here to

discover its many wonders long ago. But who expects travel thrills in their own

backyard? Fact is though, we Morris residents are blessed: Within a short drive

there are sandy beaches, lush farmlands, rolling mountains, scenic rivers—and

unforgettable experiences. Try these 10 types of nearby fun:

JERSEY JOYS

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Boston. Though numerous hiking trails are availablefor visitors, paddling through the Pinelands’ pristinewaterways is perhaps the best way to enjoy its largelyuntouched beauty in the summertime. The WhartonState Forest in Atlantic, Burlington and Camdencounties permits canoeing on the Mullica, Batsto,Wading and Oswego rivers, where you can observebald eagles, red-tailed hawks, river otters, Pine Barrenstree frogs and more. Don’t own a canoe of your own?You can rent one to take onto the Wading or Oswegorivers at Pine Barrens Canoe Rental in Chatsworth (1-800-732-0793, www.pinebarrenscanoe.com; $50 per canoe).

4BIRD-WATCH IN THEMEADOWLANDS

The Meadowlands is a haven for some ofthe state’s most magnificent birds, and youcan view them up close thanks to 1,168 acres ofpublicly accessible parks, viewing platforms andwalking and paddling trails. Hackensack Riverkeeper(201-968-0808, www.hackensackriverkeeper.org) offerseducational guided bird walks through various spots inthe Meadowlands, such as Mill Creek Wetlands Trail inSecaucus—where you’ll observe green-winged teals,herons, egrets, raptors, hawks and osprey—and theRichard W. DeKorte Park in lyndhurst, home to sand-pipers, semipalmated plovers, great blue herons and anincreasing number of yellow-crowned night herons,considered a threatened species by the state (suggesteddonation: $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under).

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1PARASAIL OVER THE ATLANTICSeagulls aren’t the only ones who can

relish a bird’s-eye view of the AtlanticCoast—you can too, thanks to numerousJersey Shore companies that offer parasail-ing, soaring in a parachute towed by amotorboat. For a view of the Garden State’scoast, try Ocean City Parasail in Ocean City(609-399-3559, www.oceancityparasail.com),which provides single, tandem, even triplerides lasting eight to 15 minutes in the air($65 per person), operated by United StatesCoast Guard–trained captains. Hang ontight, because your flight could reach heightsup to 500 feet—the highest permitted byNew Jersey law. Want to relive your flight on land?Sign up for the photos package and you’ll receive amemory card of digital pictures of your flight ($23).

2HIKE THE APPALACHIAN TRAILSpanning approximately 2,178 miles from Maine

to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail is the nation’slongest footpath, with 72 of its miles running throughnorthwestern New Jersey along the Kittatinny Range.You can enjoy breathtaking scenery on a hike throughall or part of the Jersey trail, which extends from theDelaware Water Gap opposite Pennsylvania to AbramS. Hewitt State Forest in Passaic County. On thesouthern end check out Sunfish Pond in WorthingtonState Forest, a 44-acre glacial lakesurrounded by a chestnut oak forest. In the north, a walkthrough the rocky ridges of HighPoint State Park offers stunningvalley and mountain views.

3PADDLE THROUGHTHE PINELANDS

Encompassing about 1.1 millionacres of tranquil pine oak forests,streams, rivers, farms, crossroadhamlets and small towns in south-ern New Jersey, the Pinelands NationalReserve—also called the Pine Barrens—isthe largest body of open space on the Mid-Atlantic seaboard between Richmond and


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5SPOT WHALES IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT

You can observe the world’s largestmammals with a family-friendlywhale-watching cruise offered by theCape May Whale and Research Center inCape May (609-898-0055, www.capemaywhalewatch.com). The two- to three-hour journeystake you on the Atlantic aboard the 80-foot-long M/VWhale Watcher, where you’ll learn about the feeding,migratory and breeding habits of whales, dolphins andlocal birds, as well as “spotting techniques” for viewingwhales and dolphins in the water. ($28 to $38 foradults; $18 to $23 for children ages 7 to 12.)

6VISIT THE LAKOTA WOLF PRESERVEListen to the howls of tundra, timber and arctic

wolves—and watch them run and play from a safevantage point—at the Lakota Wolf Preserve inColumbia (1-877-733-9653, www.lakotawolf.com).Lakota offers Wolf Watch programs twice daily, allow-ing you to view four packs of wolves in a special obser-vation area and learn interesting facts about them, suchas their social structure and eating habits ($15 foradults, $7 for children under 12). Because photos taken

at the Wolf Watch program will revealchain-link fencing installed for safety

reasons, more serious photographers canenjoy a guided photography session

around each individual wolf compound($300 for two hours), which provides numer-

ous opportunities to photograph the wolves up to 3 feet away through special portal openings in the fencing.

7TAKE A HOT-AIR BALLOON RIDEWant to capture the full beauty of Hunterdon

County’s serene rolling hills, tranquil farmlands andbreathtaking old estates? Leave the car behind and hopon a hot-air balloon. Hunterdon Ballooning Inc. (908-788-5415, www.hunterdonballooning.com) in Fleming-ton launches 45-minute flights—in the evening daily,with additional morning launches on weekends—takingyou on a dreamy voyage a few thousand feet in the air.Visitors float over picturesque corn and grain fields,lakes, meadows and forests—and on clear days cansometimes even see the New York City and Philadelphiaskylines as well as the Delaware Water Gap. Wear comfyclothes and bring a camera and your thirst for adven-ture. ($215 to $295 per person, include a complimentarychampagne toast and snacks following your flight.)

8STROLL THROUGH STERLING HILL MINE

You might not strike gold, but a walk throughthe world-famous Sterling Hill zinc mine inOgdensburg, which closed in 1986 and isthought to have been operational as far back asthe early 1700s, will provide invaluable insightinto New Jersey’s rich mining history. The one-hour, 1,300-foot underground stroll is part of atour offered by the Sterling Hill MiningMuseum, a nonprofit foundation committed topreserving the mine (973-209-7212, www.sterlinghillminingmuseum.org). Tour highlightsinclude walking through mine galleries datingback to the 1830s, viewing pieces of equipmentused in the mine and visiting the RainbowRoom, where brightly fluorescent zinc ore isexposed in the mine walls. Visitors are eveninvited to take a piece of the fluorescent zincore home as a souvenir. ($10 for adults, $9 forseniors, $7.50 for kids 12 and under.)

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9MOUNTAIN-BIKE AT DIABLO FREERIDE PARK

You’ll discover America’s most popular bike park righthere in New Jersey at Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon(973-864-8420, www.diablofreeridepark.com). Anadventure seeker’s haven, the park boasts more than40 custom-built mountain bike trails for beginners toadvanced riders. We suggest checking out the IndyCross, a giant slalom course featuring a series of perfectly sculpted banked turns, jumps and doubles;and the BMW, Utah, Stigmata and Ripper trails—expert terrains complete with rocky off-camber sections (those with corners that force cyclists to the outside of turns). Admission to the park costs $38 for all-day trail and gondola access; you can rent Jamis bicycles for $89.

10TUBE ON THE DELAWAREForget water parks—you can enjoy a real

lazy river ride by renting single, double and triple tubes from Delaware River Tubing in Frenchtown(908-996-5386, www.delawarerivertubing.com). Tube launches begin along the banks of the DelawareRiver, accessible by a free shuttle from the company’s

headquarters on Route 29. From there you’llsoak up the summersun and take in thebeauty of the region as you follow the river

current for three to four hours, spanning about 5 or 6 miles. Admission fees include a barbecue lunch at The Hotdog Man, a snack stand located about halfway through your voyage on Adven-ture Island (you can munch your meal on picnic tables placed in the water), life jackets and a shuttle to and from Delaware River Tubing’s head-quarters ($19.62 on weekdays; $25.23 on week-ends and holidays). ■

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A PLACE TO PERCH Since parasailing over theAtlantic coast in Wildwood requires a seven-hourround-trip drive from Morris, we suggest spend-ing a few relaxing days at the PORT ROYALHOTEL (609-729-2000, www.portroyalhotel.com)in nearby Wildwood Crest ($104 to $335 pernight). Located right on the sands of the JerseyShore, the luxe hotel offers deluxe guest rooms,one-room efficiencies and ocean suites—allequipped with private balconies, plus free beachaccess, an oceanfront sun deck and a heatedhourglass-shaped pool.

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While friends and the Internet might be a

good source for some information, when

it comes to personal and family-related

healthcare issues, we all feel better speaking

with local experts who can directly answer

and address our needs.

Morris Health & Life assembled some

of the leading healthcare professionals

in the area to answer some of the most

commonly asked health-related questions

for our readers’ benefi t. Of course, the

circumstances of your case can be quite

different, so your best course of action is

to call or make an appointment with these

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There are a number of

other misconceptions

about veins. For example,

it is not true that you

cannot have procedures

while on anticoagulation.

Furthermore, treatments are

appropriate for older patients

to help them become more

active and live healthier

lifestyles. Finally, veins

do not recur in all cases,

especially if the treatment is

appropriate.

In fact, as people

become more aware of the

symptoms and treatment

options for venous refl ux,

they are coming in with leg

swelling, aches, cramps

and pain. Due to the

progressive nature of the

disease, it’s important to be

treated promptly; otherwise,

increased pressure from

the malfunctioning veins

can cause others to fail and

signal a higher risk of other

circulatory problems. Laser

treatments are generally an

outpatient procedure with

little or no side effects, and

patients are generally able to

resume normal activities the

very next day.

Since our lasers

are multifaceted, we also

perform a number of

advanced cosmetic laser

procedures including the

Phoenician Facial™, a

combination of multiple

treatments we developed

that are customized to the

individual and done at the

same time. This has a true

WOW effect that lasts longer

and has less downtime.

Philip R. Seaver Jr., MD, FACSLaser & Vein Center of North Jersey195 Columbia Turnpike l Suite 115 l Florham Park973-408-8346 l www.northjerseyveincenter.com

Q] My veins are really bothering me, but do I have to wait until we’re done having children to have them treated?


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A ] Many people think it’s normal for feet to hurt

after standing for a few hours. Not true. Some

of the most common causes we see are fungal nails,

tendinitis from overuse or misuse, blisters, bunions,

ingrown toenails and heel pain. Frequently, we treat

these conditions with counseling on shoe type and

fi t; stretching; orthotics and/or proper nail trimming. At

times, more aggressive treatment such as surgery is

necessary. Prior to surgery, to help inform and relax an

individual, I can arrange for one of our patients who’s had

a similar procedure share his/her experience and results.

We provide innovative techniques which help reduce

pain and provide aesthetically pleasing results - we invite

you to our facility and to talk to one of our patients.

Mark E. Solomon, DPM, FACFASDiplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Advanced Foot & Ankle218 Ridgedale Avenue l Cedar Knolls973-285-1700 l www.advfoot.com(offi ces also in Wayne, Pompton Plains and Bernardsville)

Q] Why do my feet hurt?

A ] Actually, the medical term is micropigmentation,

although it is also known as “permanent makeup”

and “medical tattooing.” Essentially, the procedure uses

pigmentation techniques similar to tattooing to handle

challenging skin conditions associated with hair loss and

loss of skin color. Some medical situations warrant

micropigmentation as well, such as creating a natural

areola after a mastectomy, hair simulation of brows

due to chemotherapy, alopecia, cleft lip, vitiligo and

scars. It can also be used cosmetically to augment

eyelashes and eyebrows, eye and lip liner, and lip color.

Micropigmentation is a blend of art and science that not

only enhances one’s appearance, but also promotes self

confi dence and improves self-esteem.

Marie D. Barbuto, BSN, RN, FAAMAesthetic ReeCreations, LLCAesthetic Nurse SpecialistCosmetic and Reconstructive Pigmentation310 Madison Avenue | Suite 210 | Morristown973.993.5100 | www.skincareofnj.com

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A ] This is a very common problem among adults, and many patients

express anxiety about the thought of undergoing “back surgery.”

The specifi cs of an individual patient’s complaint and underlying anatomy

are key to determining a treatment course, and a sensible approach

is to proceed through less invasive interventions before giving serious

consideration to surgery. We approach each individual in a holistic sense,

and will make referrals for oral medications, nutritional optimization, weight

loss, pain management, and physical therapies in an effort to avert more

intrusive measures.

If conservative treatment is unsuccessful, appropriately executed

surgery can offer signifi cant improvement in functional ability and quality

of life. A dramatic innovation has been “minimally invasive” techniques

that allow surgeons to access the site of abnormal anatomy and effect

repair via smaller incisions and with less associated tissue trauma than

has historically been the case. This translates into less painful and more

rapid recoveries; patients are often very surprised to learn that the more

commonly performed procedures of decompressive laminectomy or

microdiscectomy have hospitalizations lasting less than 24 hours.

Jonathan J. Baskin, MD, FACSAtlantic NeuroSurgical SpecialistsBrain, Spine and Neurovascular Surgery310 Madison Avenue l Morristown973-285-7800 l www.atlanticneurosurgical.com

Q] I’ve been advised to consider undergoing lumbar surgery to address symptoms of back and leg pain, but invasive treatment concerns me. What options are there?

A ] As the skin ages, the nasolabial folds can become

more prominent. Using a dermal fi ller to soften

the folds can help restore a more youthful look. Vibrance

Medspa is now using Juvederm XC, a dermal fi ller recently

approved by the FDA that contains the numbing agent

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for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the

vegetables just begin to soften.

• Add the vegetable stock and nutmeg and season

liberally with salt and pepper. Cover and cook the

soup over moderate heat until the carrots and

onions are very soft, about 10 minutes.

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ONCE UPON A TIME, IT WAS ALL ABOUT THEale, bread and snaps. While ginger was revered as culi-nary gold in many cultures, here it was largely relegatedto one bubbly beverage and a few beloved baked treats.

But as the popularity of “Asian fusion” fare hassurged in recent decades, so too has Americans’ love ofthis cuisine’s favorite spice. Piled in a zesty heap besideour sushi rolls; blended with sesame into a savory sauce;stir-fried with meat, veggies, garlic and shallots—we cameto realize that just a small spoon of this piquant spicecould transform an already-delish dish intosomething exotically enticing.

First cultivated in Asia sev-eral millennia ago, ginger has alsobeen long revered as something of acure-all: Boiled into a tea or eatenraw, it has been used to treat condi-tions ranging from nausea to joint

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Ginger is readily available year-round at yourlocal supermarket—and don’t be daunted by its rough,knobby exterior. Look for roots with a spicy fragranceand smooth skin (wrinkling or cracking can mean dryness or age); the interior flesh should be firm andcrisp. After using, wrap leftover ginger tightly in plastic

wrap—it can be stored in the refrigeratorfor about three weeks, or frozen for up

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With its sleek wood furniture,black-draped tables, votive candlesand New Age music, Nicole’s givesoff a cool, modern vibe that comple-ments its inventive dishes. But on arecent visit the staff was exceedinglywarm and attentive, making friendlyconversation and allowing us plentyof time to navigate the hefty menu.

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AMERICAN: 54 Main, Madison • Black Horse

Tavern and Pub, Mendham • Café Metro, Denville •

Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley • The

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Redwoods Grill and Bar, Chester • Rosemary and

Sage, Riverdale • Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Parsippany

• Sebastian’s the Steakhouse, Morristown • Soho 33,

Madison • Tabor Road Tavern, Morris Plains • Tolima,

Chatham

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Denville • Mehndi, Morristown • Minado, Morris

Plains • Ming II, Morristown • Nikko, Whippany

• Origin Thai II, Morristown • Shanghai Jazz,

Madison

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Restaurant Serenade, Chatham • Silver Spring

Farm, Flanders

ITALIAN: 202 Italian Bistro, Lincoln Park •

Bruschetta, Fairfield • Caffé NaVona, Rockaway

• Dante’s Ristorante, Mendham • Eccola Italian

Bistro, Parsippany • Il Capriccio, Whippany • Il

Michelangelo, Boonton • Il Mondo Vecchio,

Madison • La Campagna, Morristown • L’allegria,

Madison • La Strada, Randolph • Pazzo Pazzo,

Morristown • Scalini Fedeli, Chatham • Suppa’s

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MEXICAN: Casa Maya, Meyersville • Don Jose

Mexican Restaurant, East Hanover

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SEAFOOD: South City Grill, Mountain Lakes •

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June 18 through 20—See a vari-ety of plays in convenient bite-sizepieces at the Barn Theatre’s ONE-

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JUNEJune 4 to 13—See the BrundagePark Playhouse’s production of THE

TRAGEDY OF KING LEAR, Fridaysand Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at2 p.m. in Randolph. Tickets: $12 to$20. Call 973-989-7092 or visitwww.brundageparkplayhouse.orgfor more information.

June 5 and 6—Browse gifts,antiques, handcrafted furnishingsand more at the SPRING CHESTER

CRAFT SHOW at Municipal Fieldin Chester, Saturday and Sunday,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $3 perperson, FREE for children under12. Call 973-377-6600 or visitwww.chestercraftshow.com for moreinformation.

June 12—Join the BaroqueOrchestra of New Jersey and con-ductor Robert Butts for A CHAM-

BER MUSIC CELEBRATION at theGreat Episcopal Church inMadison, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 foradults, $10 for seniors, $5 for stu-dents. Call 973-366-8922 or visitwww.baroqueorchestra.org for moreinformation.

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CYNDI LAUPERJune 25—Wanna have fun? Come see the pop superstar as she per-

forms her favorite hits and new music, 8 p.m. at the Mayo Center for the

Performing Arts in Morristown. Tickets: $47 to $97. Call 973-539-8008 or

visit www.mayoarts.org for more information.

FRONT PORCH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL & PIG ROAST

July 10—Enjoy down-home music and

food at the second annual bluegrass festival,

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Gazebo Park on

Chester’s Main Street. Bring your own

blankets or lawn chairs. Donations wel-

comed to benefit BYG Work Camp

Appalachian service project of the

Community Presbyterian Church of

Chester. Call 973-945-5440 or visit

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June 23 to August 1—Enjoylaughter under the stars with TheShakespeare Theatre of NewJersey’s performance of THE

SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS, a250-year-old madcap comedic gemstaged outdoors at the GreekTheatre of The College of SaintElizabeth in Convent Station.Tickets: $32 for adults, $17 forchildren 16 and under. Call 973-408-5600 or visit www.shakespearenj.org.

June 27—Spread out your blan-ket for the 27th annual GIRALDA

LAWN CONCERT, featuring a performance by the New JerseySymphony Orchestra on thegrounds of Giralda FarmsCorporate Park in Madison. Gatesopen at 3 p.m. for activities andpicnics; the concert starts at 6 p.m.Fees: $4 to $15. Call 973-285-5115,ext. 14, or visit www.morrisarts.orgfor more information.

JULYJuly 6 through August 12—Let your kids get their hands dirtywith the BRANCHING OUT pro-gram at the FrelinghuysenArboretum’s Haggerty Center in

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July 10—Experience a littleMUSIC IN THE WOODS as musi-cians Tom Rice and TerryHemmer perform acoustic blues,soul and rock at the SchiffWoodland Amphitheater inMendham, 6:30 p.m. Admission:$8 for members, $10 for nonmem-

bers, FREE for children under 10.Call 973-543-6004 or visitwww.schiffnaturepreserve.org formore information.

July 23 to 25—Enjoy 4-Hexhibits, pony rides, hay rides, a pet-ting zoo and more at the MORRIS

COUNTY 4-H FAIR, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. Sunday at Chubb Park inChester. FREE admission, but $5parking fee. Call 973-285-8301, ext. 3, for more information. ■

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REVOLUTIONARY RAMBLE BICYCLE TOURJune 12—Tour historic Madison on two wheels at this second annual

event, with 12-, 25-, 35-, 45- or 65-mile rides to benefit local emergency

squads. Kickoff is at 8 a.m. at Drew University. Fee: $28 to $35 (riders

must be 12 or older). Call 973-267-5374 or visit www.rambleride.org.

MOONLIGHT MOVIES IN MORRISTOWN

July 8 and 27—Gather up the family for

free film screenings on the Green in Morristown.

Movies were still being determined at press

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NEVER BE WITHOUT TEETH, INCLUDING IMPLANTSPatients travel from around the country to Denville, in search of the perfect smile.

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