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The New Jersey Pine Barrens are a historic section of the state that is known for ecological diversity and urban legends. Famous for ghost towns and the rumored Jersey Devil, the Pine Barrens attract many outdoor adventurers to the Garden State. Nestled in this area, an hour west of Philly and half an hour east of the Jersey Shore, Brendan T. Byrne State Forest is where nature and history intersect. The forest contains the first farm to commercially grow and sell blueberries and is home to New Jersey’s first African American historic site celebrating the life of Dr. James Still.
With over 38,000 acres to explore, Brendan T. Byrne is New Jersey’s second-largest state forest. Its thriving pine woods and white cedar wetlands are teeming with local wildlife. Fishing for freshwater species is popular in the forest’s designated lakes and waterways. With almost 200 bird species already logged in eBird, the forest is also a paradise for birders. “Our go to! We love the lakes and flora and fauna!” a local shared on Google…