Discovering Paradise: Exploring the New Jersey Bahamas

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Step into the New Jersey Bahamas, a hidden gem born from the depths of a former strip mine pit! Once a barren landscape of mineral extraction, now transformed into a vibrant wildlife sanctuary teeming with life! Behold the breathtaking hues of the famed Blue, a mesmerizing spectacle crafted by the sun's dance with azure waters.
Embark on an adventure like no other, where every turn unveils a new wonder! Encounter adorable puppies frolicking alongside the trails, thrill to the roar of Motocross bikes blazing through rugged terrain, and marvel at majestic horses gracefully roaming the expanse.
But wait, there's more! Venture deeper into this enchanted realm and stumble upon a remarkable sight-a fortress fashioned from the very materials strewn across the pit, a testament to human ingenuity amidst nature's bounty. Prepare to be swept away by the allure of discovery in this exhilarating haven of unexpected delights!
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@keithjersey400 2 года назад

The main reason its deadly is because without minerals in water its less buoyant. So its harder to swim then regular lakes. Also, the shelf around edge collapses occasionally. So people standing in 1 foot of water are suddenly in 25 ft of water. Couple teens and numerous adults have died. Stay away, hefty fine if busted.

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Very good explanation. TY. Cheers Shu!

@johnnyolivo431 Год назад

😳

@user-po2rw3sx5h Год назад

Well that's bullshit....u been swimming in these my entire life..I'm 48...

@tristanmullen-ve1ms 4 месяца назад

Well ima be real with you my sisters old friend died in there Darius boyer you can search him up on google but what happens is teens try to swim across it and end up drowning or cramping up then drowning but I swim in there with all my friends every summer it’s not as dangerous as people say you just have to be a very well swimmer to go across it

@AllenOxendine 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing.. I would have never guessed that this was in New Jersey.. Watching and Supporting with Full View Like 6..Hope you guys have a good week.

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! It was amazing the first time we saw this. It's a great place to go for a hike.

@WaltRevenJr 2 года назад

Awesome video man! This popped up in my feed and whats crazy, I grew up not far from here. Was watching a few of your videos, tons of memories and areas I remember thank you!! I live in Arkansas now so its always cool to see places from my childhood

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you! I'm glad it could bring back some good memories for ya. Hopefully, there are more videos that will bring more happy memories. Cheers! Shu & April

@sharonr9134 2 года назад

Walter Lol I was searching Southern NJ Blue Holes,started reading your comment and realized it was you😆❗️

@sharonr9134 2 года назад

This is like the one on James Petit rd. we went up the hill,SCARY.They we’re dredging that one,good thing didn’t run because bloop over the cliff from that drop.That was easy 100 foot drop I think,these blue holes are so Spooky.I been fascinated by them for many years.

@WaltRevenJr 2 года назад

@@sharonr9134 lol hello sister, what a small world huh!! Yea that one on James petit was super creepy! Deep too

@user-im4os2jw7c 4 года назад

Wow, it is stunning view once get into the video, cannot believe my eyes, the yellow gold sand surrounding the blue water reminds me of the Bahamas we visited before, and the bright color combination also remind me of the beautiful bright color of Yellowstone! Love how you film it, so beautiful! Love the fort and the sand angel !😇 I like the background music, some are relaxing, some are energetic, matching the views so well! I also feel touched while watching your couple taking picture together, how beautiful memories of your life! Big like and subbed 👍🏼👍🏼😊

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

Thank you for commenting and watching the video. Also Thank You for joining us on the adventures! When we went out there we were amazed by the colors too. We had to bring more camera gear to try to get the beauty of this place. It's like a hidden gem in the rough. Most of the people that live near it didn't even know it is back there. Yellowstone is another of our favorites. I just wished they would have let me fly the drone above the geysers and holes. We're making our plans for this year's adventures. Starting this weekend. Going camping in 5 degrees (-15c) weather. Great way to start the new year!

@user-im4os2jw7c 4 года назад

LivingFree365 happy Trips in the new year!

@roninryuk7902 3 года назад

Something I did as a teenager I swam across the entire blue hole.. terrible idea looking back since the undertoe could've taken me in.. but I did it! Exhausting swim, don't ever do that

@RebootedNickerson 2 года назад

Undertoe ??? I don’t think I ever heard of an undertoe in still water. In the ocean yea.

@roninryuk7902 2 года назад

@@RebootedNickerson that's interesting seeing how someone drowned a few years back due to the undertoe, because the waters aren't still, there are tunnels down there

@roninryuk7902 2 года назад

@@RebootedNickerson also there are currents in big bodies of water like that, may not necessarily be considered undertow but that's basically what it boils down to, dangerous currents in those waters

@jamisonk.097 2 года назад

Can you swim in it near the shore?

@roninryuk7902 2 года назад

@@jamisonk.097 can't even go back there without a patrol chasing you down

@caperformance_motorsports 2 года назад

Is this right near the lil air strip ? They used to do an local gncc race every year there .. haven’t been there in about 12 years . It was near lbi, west creek was the town name I believe

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

This is next to the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area outside of Millville. It is a beautiful place to visit but, I would not tempt going in the water. Blue holes aren't safe for swimming.

@girleyreds11-11 2 года назад

I grew up in camden county and I live in Gloucester county and I gotta say never been here...I'm looking for fun weekend adventures so I'm gonna follow yours!!!

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Thank you!

@sharonr9134 2 года назад

Walter this is the Menanico one we took my old Jeep where Sam was riding the small cycle,I’m sure you knew though.It’s where I took photos and you watermarked them.Chris and I took Joe swimming here but we only stayed where it was shallow,we were 2 scared 2 swim in it lol.

@SeniorHiker77 4 года назад

Stunning visuals. 👍

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

Thank you Senior Hiker 77! It is a beautiful place to visit.

@RightAtTheTip 4 года назад

Munumuskin River Nature Preserve..Just to think of how many of my caches you walked by..😂..Great video..🙂👌

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

We do plan on heading back out for a day of Geocaching soon. The fort is new since last we were there.

@RightAtTheTip 4 года назад

Yes,it is the first time I have seen it,I'll have to check it out..👌

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

@@RightAtTheTip It's pretty cool. Someone did a good job.

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

Maks sure you check out our FB Group too. Post any adventures there you want.

@BucketListBadass 4 года назад

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

Thank you for checking it out!

@Ru_is_that_you 2 месяца назад

me and about 8 friends got a big fine going to one of these blue holes in nj , sad but true most of them are private property and no swimming

@LivingFree365 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the comment! That is true, A lot of them are on private property. I've read about people going in the water for a walk or a swim and not coming back out, not because of the water itself, but the sand falling from underneath them and pulling them down. They are as deadly as they are beautiful.

@caperformance_motorsports 2 года назад

Please people don’t swim in these blue holes !!! Every body of water has currents , tides and an under toe . Lots of these places have mining equipment and even pipes and ventilation shafts under the water you can’t see .. and watch out for quick sand it’s no joke . I’ve personally had to dive into a quarry that looked just like this to recover a 7 year old boy who’s shirt got caught on a piece of piping 40+ feet under water after jumping in the quarry a few hours before and never surfacing .. not uncommon for them to find some of the swimmers for weeks , sometimes months in some of these places .. Beautiful but dangerous just wait til summer when idiots destroy it partying and leaving trash everywhere

@catto6012 2 года назад

i used to skip school and walk the tracks back to sarco with my friends, used to jog on that sand too because i lived next to it, those were great times

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

I think you might be thinking about up towards Toms River area. This is just outside of Millville. Cheers! Shu

@catto6012 2 года назад

@@LivingFree365 Thanks for the answer! I am in fact thinking of TR/Manchester area. It looks so similar!

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

@@catto6012 I've seen a couple people comment about the TR one before. I might take a ride up and check that one out too. Have a good day. Cheers!

@ronaldgreen3751 2 года назад

Bahamas of New Jersey ain’t never heard that term before growing up here I like it it’s pretty neat. The blue water is from the lime stone that sits about 600 to 700 feet below the surface I was told growing up and is the natural color of the water in South Jersey not the black water that most people see. That water is from the cedar trees and that’s why it looks like tea. Scuba diving in these blue Lakes is very good they have excellent invisibility. Word of caution. do not take your vehicle too close to the edge of these lakes they have a very steep drop off and there has been vehicles lost in them over the years from the sand giving away around the banks.

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Thank you for the comment! I heard the same thing about the limestone. I would never park close to one of these. lol. Cheers!

@junior-fx2vb 2 года назад

Hello, v do you have an address to this lake?

@kenweis7913 Год назад

I doubt that the water is 600 feet deep....that's as deep as the great lakes.... Usually these holes are 100-200 feet I believe

@raymondclark1785 Год назад

Most of these sand pits were dredged 30 to 40 feet

@Untitlednobody 11 месяцев назад

@@kenweis7913the limestone is 600 deep, water goes 300

@robertnocerajr3985 3 года назад

Robert jr New Jersey here pine barrens xr650l owner.. and I’m extremely familiar with this place here thanks for sharing this

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

It is such a beautiful place to visit. I've only hiked around the water. The blue holes in NJ are known to be dangerous because of the sudden drop off. But it's still a nice place to hike especially with the whole covid going around, It's nice to kinda get away for a while and see places like this without the crowds. Cheers, Shu

@GLeszega 2 года назад

There are a bunch of these mines around south jersey. The water is over 300 feet deep in certain areas. You can read the public filings from heritage mining company. They mined monazite a radioactive mineral, titanium, and other minerals here. The site was considered a hazardous waste site by the dep and nuclear regulatory commission. There’s a lot of awesome info on these mines. Some of them are still active like the one in west creek. They use a dredge to bring the material up from so far down below the waters surface. Really cool stuff.

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the info. These have some amazing history behind them.

@thefpvlife7785 6 месяцев назад

Wish there was a link to this information. Seems interesting.

@MacyHarrell 2 года назад

I’d love some more context. Where is this? Why is almost no one there? Is it closed off to the public? Is the water swimmable in the summer?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

It is part of the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area (So it is public). Most people don't like to come to these kinds of places because they would have to leave their air-conditioned vehicles and walk a distance. Not a lot of people can stand the biting flies that protect the woods surrounding this place. A lot of people do swim here, though, I wouldn't recommend it. It is very dangerous to swim here as stated in the video.

@bindig1 Год назад

No. This place is strictly off limits. Many people have drowned here. Problem is, it's very deep and the water is really cold a few feet down

@RebootedNickerson 2 года назад

Sayreville nj. Is wat we called Acapulco much smaller. But wat an amazing sight to see for the first time especially when u do t believe it your in the wood or clay pit hills n then u just see beautiful blue water. We’d pull the flatbed to the edge we’re it would have the best drop off n u could literally dive in. Epic clay fights as kids. Good times 80 s 1995. ♥️

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

It was definitely amazing when I first saw this too. It didn't seem to fit with the Pineland landscape. But, it was a very pleasant surprise to find it. Thank you for the comment!

@alexiswalicki1080 4 года назад

How do you get back there exactly after using the gps to get to munumuskin river nature preserve? Google maps doesn’t show the water

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

Sorry just seen your comment. If you switch your map view to Satellite view you can see the water and the trail from the Railroad tracks.

@tristanmullen-ve1ms 4 месяца назад

There is an easier way if you go down the main road of Collings Lakes it will lead you to a school park your car in there and walk down the road. You’ll see a big yellow sign and it’s a straight path straight to the quarry.

@latenitedonna7860 2 года назад

Maybe I missed it, but where was that location? I grew up in Vineland and we as teenagers hung at the "blue hole" all the time in summer. Bahamas? Nah, never heard that before. Just rewound, and all they say is south jersey. Im guessing around the pine barrens. They could have at least said a town. Smh

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Sorry about that, the coordinates is 39.358724, -74.979723 This is the exact location. You can copy and paste it into google maps. It is located just outside of Vineland, NJ it is part of the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. Hope it helps. Cheers! Shu

@latenitedonna7860 2 года назад

@@LivingFree365 ok. Yes. I've been there in my youth. The bluehole I referred to was off Mill rd. In Vineland. In the summer there would be groups all around the hole and we would have everyone tuned to 94 WYSP or 93.3 WMMR and that was surround soun. Lol!

@youngorangee Год назад

Hey, where is this located exactly? can you get there by normal car?

@LivingFree365 Год назад

It's located next to the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area,{ 92G3+V7 Millville, New Jersey } is the Plus code for the location. I don't think any "Normal" cars could possibly get back there unless you know someone that knows the trails. We parked at the Menantico Ponds and hiked down the tracks to get there. Cheers!

@hellobye4984 Год назад

@@LivingFree365 how long of a hike is it from the parking?

@LivingFree365 Год назад

@hellobye4984 about a good 10 minute walk along the tracks.

@hellobye4984 Год назад

@@LivingFree365 thank you!

@joncordero7955 3 года назад

How much do u think u have to walk to get there and do people go in the water

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

About 1/2 a mile hike. Some people swim there but, I wouldn't. These places can have hidden dangers.

@evandorco5193 2 года назад

Is the water clean or is there waste from the quarry site

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

It seems pretty clean. There are fish in there and the local wildlife can often be seen drinking from it. People do swim there, though I wouldn't recommend doing that due to the dangers of the drop off and any equipment that might have been left behind.

@motoxer115 Год назад

South jersey has some of the best atv riding locations. Been too 20 just like this. Sadly the state and the tree huggers try to stop us from enjoying it. It’s the trash dumpers that’s come there and make the off road riders look bad.

@raymondclark1785 Год назад

The one in Manchester is still private property, the police will confiscate your atv, give you a ticket and use your atv to catch others.

@thefpvlife7785 6 месяцев назад

First you blame the trash dumpers then the tree huggers. Which one is it? They are on opposite ends.

@vincenzomacrino4405 2 года назад

I’m a local in the area. I’m out here at least twice a week. This place was my play ground as a kid. Hell it still is, lol! I just wanted to share something pretty sad. That cool “fort”. Some kids I assume trashed it. Totally destroyed it sometime last year. Beer bottles and cans everywhere and they demolished the entire fort.

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Thank you for the comment! It's a beautiful playground indeed. That really sucks when there is something unique like that and some idiots go and trash it up. I'm not sure how long it took to build it but, I'm sure it took a while. Such a shame.

@denoia61 2 года назад

Anyone know the location of this lake?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

@@denoia61 39.365475, -74.996579 {Copy and paste in google maps.} That will get you to the parking area. There will be some RR tracks in front of you. Walk to the tracks and follow them to the left and about 1/2 a mile on the left will be two entrances. take the second one. 39.353337, -74.982379

@treyhueber1747 Год назад

I love like 5 min away from there and I call that sand mine and ride quads and dirt bikes back there all the time

@LivingFree365 Год назад

It's a beautiful place. You're lucky to live so close to being able to visit it often. Cheers!

@kenweis7913 Год назад

That water is taped into n.j. aqua duct that supplies north jersey with water....gotta be about 100 feet deep to hit that blue water

@LivingFree365 Год назад

Thank you! That's cool to know. I've always enjoyed finding cool places like this. It is so peaceful walking around the lake seeing all the wildlife that has access to it.

@kokonutruns5847 3 года назад

Can u give me the gps location to the Bahamas of NJ so we know where to park and start

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

39.365578,-74.996393 is the parking area and 39.356874,-74.978255 is the location. We followed the rail road tracks.

@cnsmer 2 года назад

Where is this and what is the lake called?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Outside of Vineland. Next to the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. Not sure what it's actually called. It was a type of quarry at one time that filled up with water.

@ts4starz Месяц назад

Blue lagoon

@LivingFree365 Месяц назад

Right!

@sharkeyvideo9091 3 года назад

I found the railroad tracks and went to the left on the tracks. I did see several bodies of water at an entrance about 1/2 down the tracks and to the left, but not the same location as on the video. Approx how far down the tracks and in what direction is it? The cordinates don't work on my gps for some reason. Any how beautiful spot none the less. Thank you!

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

It's about a 10-15 minute walk down the tracks. the entrance will be on the left. You will pass some old structures almost lost to time on the left also.

@sharkeyvideo9091 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 thanks a bunch

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@sharkeyvideo9091 No prob.

@Kongatthegates00 3 года назад

Love the blue hole

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

It's an awesome place to visit!

@johncantone40 2 года назад

Wow. So beautiful

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Thank you so much! It's a beautiful place to visit.

@marychen890 3 года назад

Is there a exact address I can find it from google map? Thanks for sharing.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

If you Copy and paste this into google maps it will be where you can park. 39.365511, -74.996553 the tracks will be right in front of you. And if you paste this 39.353235, -74.982325 it will be where you need to turn after walking along the tracks. Hope it helps.

@alysskennedy8661 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 ugh. Yup more ppl that’s what we need.

@HikeCamp 4 года назад

Beautiful robins egg blue .... Great drone shots Shu. The fort looks like a party spot. 👍😀

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

It's a beautiful color the higher you get. The drone had some fun with the wind gusts but it holds up well. I agree the fort looks like it would be a party spot. It is very cleaned up with no trash or cans so, that's cool. Thank you for checking it out!

@WaltRevenJr 2 года назад

Hey Max!!! This is not far from where I grew up!!!! Pretty cool to see something so close to my old stomping grounds

@jacob_the_honda_snake 3 года назад

Super good quad riding out there

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

I would of loved to get some footage from a quad or Dirt Bike but the people out there that day didn't want to have anything to do with us. I might have to get a hold of a friend of mine that has a bike and hook one of my cameras to it.

@MilkmanC 3 года назад

Used to go to Mt Misery and Pasadena? quading, 4 wheel, friend's dad's saab, rx7 etc lol

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@MilkmanC Nice!

@jacob_the_honda_snake 3 года назад

@@MilkmanC damn i live like right next to mt misery thats one of my usual spots when i ride from my house

@MilkmanC 3 года назад

@@jacob_the_honda_snake even crazier my wife who grew up in Trenton and Florence was out there a couple summers as a kid bc her mom worked for that religious camp deal. Think it had something to do with the benches and building out there near the trails

@uponwavs5515 4 года назад

There’s one in Williamstown NJ I’ve been to.

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

We haven't been to that one yet. Is it on public land or private?

@uponwavs5515 4 года назад

LivingFree365 it’s private. Go anytime after 3pm the workers are gone by then. 4459 Coles Mill Rd, Williamstown NJ

@ventfam9462 3 года назад

I looks beautiful!!😍 the question is how exactly do I get there??

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Take East Main Street (49) Between Millville and Cumberland to the Menantico Ponds Wildlife Management area. There is a road next to the sign, follow the road to the sharp bend in the road, you will see some RR tracks, Park there, and follow the directions on the other post. Hope it helps

@ventfam9462 3 года назад

LivingFree365 great thank you so much!🙏🏻🙏🏻

@devinmckenna4792 3 года назад

@@ventfam9462 be careful this blue hole is restricted. you can get a fine of $1,000 for trespassing

@frankr1141 2 года назад

Is this a public park ? Is that water clean ? do people swim there ? Is it a busy place in the summer ?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

it's part of the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. As far as the water: I do believe the water is clean, It is just dangerous to swim in. Yes, people have swim there, Though, I wouldn't recommend doing it because it can be very dangerous because of the sudden drops. The couple times we've been there we haven't seen too many people. Mostly people on dirt bikes or horses. Cheers Shu.

@frankr1141 2 года назад

@@LivingFree365 .... so, it's open to the public ? anyone can go there ? how close can you get with a car. Is there a parking lot ? restrooms ? Shops ?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

@@frankr1141 it's public land. Closest parking spot is about a mile away. You would need to hike to get here. This is a wildlife management area. So, no bathrooms , no shops, just nature and LOTS of Jerseys famous Green Head biting flies and no-see-ums. So bring lots of bug spray.

@girleyreds11-11 2 года назад

Seeing the dirt bikers made me sad because it's only a matter of time before NJ steals up th his land for more townhome complexes. This if you not in NJ please know that calling us the garden state anymore is A JOKE. it's getting harder and harder to find open land not stolen away for townhomes all jammed into a useless cookie cutter community...tones of low income housing units in place of farmland they take which means more schools more Wawas and Royal Farms and Walgreens..... its a shame. Poor people in east Greenwich and clarksboro dealing with it now. ....all theyvwanba jam lately into mickleton is warehouse industrial parks for Amazon!!! Heres hoping the NJ Bahamad and our Pine Barrens stay protected!!!!

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Thank you for the comment. I do believe this is now part of the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. So, it should be protected for a long time now.

@crispinabasden2532 3 года назад

wow it beautiful.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

It's an awesome sight to see. I didn't use any kind of filter either.

@fasgamboa 3 года назад

Amazing place! Can you help to point it on map? Just moved to Jersey, been checking the maps and saw multiple blue spots, but would like to check this one. How long is the hiking there, as we may take a kid with us. Thanks!

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

39.365475, -74.996579 {Copy and paste in google maps.} That will get you to the parking area. There will be some RR tracks in front of you. Walk to the tracks and follow them to the left and about 1/2 a mile on the left will be two entrances. take the second one. 39.353337, -74.982379

@fasgamboa 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 thanks ! Thats more than perfect!!!

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@fasgamboa The hike on the tracks is about 10-15 min (depending on speed) and the hike around the water can easily take 1-2 hours. You will want to stay close to the water. Dirt bike riders out there are fast. but, they stay on the trails. The water can be very dangerous due to the temp and sudden drop so keep an eye on the little ones.

@fasgamboa 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 just walk and picture 📷 thanks 😊

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@fasgamboa Roger that, Have fun!

@ventfam9462 3 года назад

What exactly should I type in my gps to get me there?

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

39*21'55.77N 74*59'47.62W That will get you to the parking area. There will be some RR tracks in front of you. Walk to the tracks and follow them to the left and about 1/2 a mile on the left will be two entrances. take the second one.

@ventfam9462 3 года назад

LivingFree365 thank you ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 hopefully I can get there thanks again 🙏🏻

@easternzone7869 2 года назад

Great to see such comrade among the hunting clubs. Hopefully the harvested more than just one of those delicious white tails.

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

A nice 12 point would be great. Cheers

@kevincinnamontoast3669 Год назад

A 12pt is great for your ego,I guess. Any nice healthy deer,buck or doe has tasty meat. Many people hunt for meat few people are hunting trophy deer in South jersey.

@padger26 2 года назад

ive been swimming here stayed on the sides it drops off deep

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

I've heard of people swimming there. I couldn't do it myself. Cheers, Shu.

@katherinemelo2392 Год назад

I have wonderful and beautiful memories here with college friends! I however highly warn everyone to NOT ENTER OR SWIM in these waters. A few years back, there’s one very similar to this one in Mays Landing, NJ, it became very discoverable and popular, and a very loved and known guy in the community DIED in these waters because he was sucked right in trying to save his friend who was sinking. His friend survived, but he died, and search and rescue never found his body. This was super heartbreaking for the community. Please be very careful!

@LivingFree365 Год назад

Thank you for the comment.

@XInvaderTimX Год назад

Sounds like ur talking about the menantico 😢 I used to love going there soooo much until they closed it😢

@LivingFree365 Год назад

@@XInvaderTimX This is part of the Menantico Ponds and wildlife now.

@shannon_w. 7 месяцев назад

@low_on_fp where in Mays Landing is that? I live in Mays Landing. My husband said there is one near Stockton called Lake Pam. I wanna find this place in Vineland too.

@chronicillz1879 3 года назад

How far is it to walk to there from the closest possible point where you can park?

@roninryuk7902 3 года назад

There's a park nearby it, takes a good 5 minute walk, it's off limits though and park rangers go back there and either ticket you or get you outta there. Someone drowned in it so it's basically a lost cause at this point.

@roninryuk7902 3 года назад

Used to be a great getaway however, but sadly people ruined it.

@chronicillz1879 3 года назад

@@roninryuk7902 thank you for your reply!!!

@roninryuk7902 3 года назад

@@chronicillz1879 you're welcome! When it wasn't as popular I used to go there all the time to swim and drink with a few friends. Was a GREAT spot. Someone even brought a trampoline back there to jump into the water with! And me and a friend even swam across it. (don't do that, very dangerous and you exhaust yourself not even half way through)

@sukghong6654 Год назад

Is anyone have directions this place?

@robertnocerajr3985 3 года назад

Yeah I have a great deal of experience here.. it’s called Sarcos .. and it’s definitely awesome for everything but I’m more interested in riding bikes here and swimming in the water.. unfortunately too many people have had problems here and there was tragic problems that have happened here and now they enforce trespassing laws because people can’t handle the situation

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Enforcing laws at the at the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area?

@e5m956 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 He probably thinks this video was shot in Sarco which is very similar looking but this isn't the same place which are 1hr 35mins away from each other. At first glance I thought it was Sarco as well.

@me9661 2 года назад

@@e5m956 this is not sarco? How many salt mineral accidents happened in NJ? I spent some teenage years there myself. I thought that this was just backroads through whiting or something….

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

No, Sorry this isn't part of Sarco. This is part of the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area near Millville.

@FixIt1975 2 года назад

Damn I thought this was Crystal lake in Manchester

@saming2151 2 года назад

Wow

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Right? It's a beauityful place to visit. Thank you for the comment. Hope you have a wonderful New Year.

@risenwarrior1822 11 месяцев назад

Is it allowed to swim in the lake?

@LivingFree365 11 месяцев назад

No, swimming is not allowed. It is just as dangerous as it is beautiful.

@thirtytwoforty 3 года назад

And that’s an old Sand Quarry. Not a strip mine

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Ahhh, Thank you for clarifying that. One of the locals told us it was once a strip mine.

@roninryuk7902 3 года назад

Yeah that water there was a spring leak, that's why the water is clear, heavily saturated with minerals and there are some fish in there! Seems likely some kids threw a bunch in and they just kept going

@alysskennedy8661 3 года назад

Only part that sucks is walking those tracks to get to the water. I need an ATV.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

I enjoy the peaceful hike in. But, it would be nice to have an ATV to ride back to the vehicle after hiking through all the sugar sand all day. LOL

@lasensacion8681 Год назад

Hey we ride atv's at Crystal lake in Manchester you go there Alys?

@jrnycg3589 2 года назад

can you swim here during the summer ?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

You're not allowed to swim in any of the blue holes in South Jersey because of the dangers associated with them. Sorry.

@edog5707 Год назад

Where is this spot?... you know the name?

@LivingFree365 Год назад

This is part of the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area, The NJDEP-BLM. Made it official in June 2021.It's outside of Millville NJ.

@freddserrano46 3 года назад

Where is that located?

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Outside of Vineland. Next to the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area.

@brownoriental201 3 года назад

very nice! Now if the shore color was like this, I'd be there every summer wkend! Even if they Make people pay for parking and to get in the water (even though no one owns the water)

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Thank you for commenting! It would be nice. But, I think everyone would be there all the time too. lol

@brownoriental201 3 года назад

where is this located? Can u swim in it?

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@brownoriental201 Just outside of Millville/Vineland. Some people do swim there. I personally wouldn't. It can actually be a dangerous place to swim because of the temperature and the sudden drops.

@wayneguy6043 2 года назад

The fee is for the beach not the water……lol

@deborahbates2146 Год назад

Is there anywhere to launch a kayak?

@LivingFree365 Год назад

Almost anywhere. But it would be a long hike carrying one all the way back there. There are no roads.

@dianedoud5406 3 года назад

I was here in a dream, what town is it near?

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Thank you for the comment! It is located just outside of Vineland, NJ next to the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. Cheers! Shu

@irvandtammywoodward1011 2 года назад

I have lived here my whole life !! Never heard it called that.....🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's Millville NJ

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

I flew over it while in the Coast Guard and from above it looked amazing. When I asked some local people they referred to it as the Bahamas of South Jersey. lol. I can see why they would call it that. Thank you for the comment!

@jgamez1458 3 года назад

i'm your 1000th subscriber 🤣🤣

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Awesome!! Thank you J Gamez!

@carynsanchez9932 2 года назад

Where is this exactly? And can u swim in it??

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Some People do swim in it, though I wouldn't recommend doing that. It's outside of Millville at the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. If you Copy and paste this into google maps it will be where you can park. 39.365511, -74.996553 the tracks will be right in front of you. And if you paste this 39.353235, -74.982325 it will be where you need to turn after walking along the tracks. Hope it helps.

@carynsanchez9932 2 года назад

@@LivingFree365 thanks so much!

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

@@carynsanchez9932 No Prob.

@MarouaRezzai 10 месяцев назад

Whats the adress for this place ? How can i find it ?

@ts4starz Месяц назад

Its called the blue lagoon

@graceofgod2384 2 года назад

Where in south Jersey is this

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

outside of Millville

@buzzsah 4 года назад

Jersey ? where is it hiding?

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

It's in the Munumuskin River Nature Preserve outside of Millville in South Jersey.

@deurymota-ni2du Год назад

Yess so nivel

@rcsubject9844 2 года назад

Where is this?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Outside of Vineland. Next to the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area.

@servicenj448 3 года назад

I tried twice to get in there and saw Manchester PD and Lakehurst PD.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

In Millville NJ? This is in South Jersey in Millville/Vineland area.

@servicenj448 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 dude, I thought that was crystal lake lol, see , I never did get to see it.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@servicenj448 Not from that far away I would guess not. LOL. Put this in google maps 39.359486, -74.981037

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

That should help with locating it.

@acecubano2634 2 года назад

I do the security for that place never seen the lake

@doneritecontacts Год назад

Really nice video thanks for sharing.. I just have one question.. someone post it that it could give a fine of 1000 dollars ❓ is this true ❓ is this a private property ❓

@LivingFree365 Год назад

Thank you for the comment. Almost all of the "Blue holes" are private property. I've contacted the NJDEP about this property ( I was still active duty in the military and didn't want to tresspass myself) and according to the NJDEP, this is part of the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. The property was purchased by the state in 2020 I do believe. I will need to take a ride out there one day and see if there are any signs that say not to enter the area. Cheers Shu.

@doneritecontacts Год назад

@@LivingFree365 Thanks a lot for the quick reply.. I'll wait to see an update about this particular issue before I take my kids to this location.. amazing vidio ones again.. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

@Vsmechanical_llc 3 года назад

Amazing video, can you put the exactly location? Thanks

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

39.358724, -74.979723 This is the exact location. You can copy and paste it into google maps. Hope it helps.

@Vsmechanical_llc 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 thanks for you videos

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@Vsmechanical_llc Thank you for watching them!

@jasonsmith3726 3 года назад

Don’t give out locations to places like this. That’s when everyone brings everyone there and they ruin the place leaving trash everywhere and then it gets shut down just like menatico. If people don’t know about it, there’s a reason they don’t know about it. Us locals don’t want it ruined

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@jasonsmith3726 I agree. I was giving the locations so others could enjoy the great outdoors too. But, recently, it was saddening to see out of towners in the area (and locals) throwing trash on the ground. I am one of the types of people that will call people like that out on the spot. So, for now on if people want to find these places they will have to look for them. I'm still going to film the beauty of the locations, just not going to give out the locations.

@randomlady5315 2 года назад

😭It's not beautiful it's tragic, that hole was once filled with life. Now nothing grows there!!!

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Actually, Now no one can grow any kind of man-made things there too. So, no subdivisions to run the animals out of, No roads for the vehicles to hit critters that can't move fast enough, No malls, No schools, No stores, No Houses with their trash. Just a peaceful and quiet place for animals to live safely at. This is a rare occurrence where human destruction actually might have did some good.

@randomlady5315 2 года назад

@@LivingFree365 the animals can't drink that water and no fish.

@nickcampbell9258 2 года назад

@@randomlady5315 wrong and wrong lmao 😂 I’ve watched deer drink the water and night and there’s minnows all along the shore lines

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

This is part of the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area, The NJDEP-BLM. Made it official in June 2021 of last year. This is a habitat for animals and endangered species of plants. Unless the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management. Doesn't know something that you do? Something that you should share with them maybe? My info came from contacting the NJDEP directly. Cheers

@razbo1963 2 года назад

They are not Deer hunters they are small game hunters and most of the time they don't kill anything, they just run their dogs. I put my jet ski on that leach aide pit.

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

That's Awesome! Thank you for the comment!

@robertnocerajr3985 3 года назад

Yeah also these lakes will never freeze.. it’s adjacent to the Lakehurst navel warfare center joint bases with micquire and fort dix

@MyLifeInVideos 3 года назад

shy won't they freeze?

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Lakehurst Naval is about 56 mile Northeast and Fort Dix is about 48 miles North of this Blue Lake. This is located outside of milvile Nj at the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. I think you're referring to the one in Plumsted Township about 2 miles from Lakhurst.

@barryismygod 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 he was referring to The Asarco/ Heritage minerals site on rt 70 in Manchester Township

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@barryismygod ah, ok. Ty. We were just camping in that area this weekend too.

@caioribeiro8582 3 года назад

Is that Blue Hole ?

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Greetings! It is a blue hole as far as the color of the water, it is a retired mining pit. but, the famous "Jersey Devil Blue Hole" is actually in the Winslow fish and wildlife area off of East Piney Hallow Road. Its in the Wildlife area not the one across the road. I've made a couple videos of the Jersey Devils blue hole.. Cheers! Shu.

@multitieredinvestor183 3 года назад

But it is in New Jersey. Moved away from there in late 50’s and could not be happier.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

I can't wait till I move out of here also.

@alysskennedy8661 3 года назад

Ok, have you ever been to the blue hole tho? Nah, not if you left the late 50s what’re you 100?

@multitieredinvestor183 3 года назад

@@alysskennedy8661 My age is not important. Jersey was nice when I lived there. Brigantine. Now, it has the 2nd highest taxes with little to offer.

@garydavidh9511 3 года назад

glad your gone, seeya

@multitieredinvestor183 3 года назад

@@garydavidh9511 No one happier than I. I lived in the best area: South Jersey,

@LocietaCouture 4 года назад

Where is it

@LivingFree365 4 года назад

Sorry, Just returned from some trips and seen your comment. It's in the Munumuskin River Nature Preserve outside of Millville in South Jersey.

@panagiotisf7228 2 года назад

Coordinates?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

39.358724, -74.979723 Cheers!

@panagiotisf7228 2 года назад

@@LivingFree365 thanks can you drive to this or only walkable?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

@@panagiotisf7228 I have seen people back there with Jeeps and Motocross bikes but, not sure how they get back there.

@pierer5559 2 года назад

What town is this

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Millville, NJ

@manumuskin 3 года назад

You can drive out there if you know how. The dirt bikes are illegal on state land and there are two other blue holes out there you missed.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

I would be worried about driving out there. I wouldn't want to get stuck. LOL. We've seen some jeeps out there before. They looked like they could handle the trails. Cheers Shu

@manumuskin 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 i have a nissan xterra you might have trouble with a car😆

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@manumuskin Nissan frontier here. It's only two-wheel drive but, it's gone to some crazy places. My RV/van build would get stuck just looking at the sand.

@MrJoeblofromidaho 2 года назад

This lakes are deadly. Water is so cold many people get fooled go in the water and drown when the cold water makes them cramp up. DO NOT SWIM IN THEM EVER.

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Thank you for the comment! Unfortunately, either people are on drugs, stupid, or get drunk and walk past all the No Swimming signs and still go swimming in the water. Like I said in the video "These areas are as deadly as they are beautiful". Cheers Shu!

@walterperkins8562 3 года назад

I'm Spanish ion go into the woods at night 🤣🤣🤣😂😂💯

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

This place would be fun to go to at night. Ain't no telling what you would run into out there. lol

@walterperkins8562 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 yea no I'm Spanish i DO NOT GO INTO the WOODS at night 😭😭😭😭

@Darealysnbub 3 года назад

😂

@2stroke_Smoke Год назад

Is this Sarco or is this another area?

@LivingFree365 Год назад

This is Menantico ponds fish and wildlife management area near Millville. It's often mistaken as Sarco.

@2stroke_Smoke Год назад

@@LivingFree365 thanks i did not know its been years since ive been through the woods of the pine barrens.

@octoprzar 2 года назад

I go walking back there all the time, never realized it was so popular

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

I didn't know it either till I posted the video. This place is beautiful.

@KarateCombatExclusive 2 года назад

Where is this?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

@@KarateCombatExclusive Outside of Vineland. Next to the Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area.

@octoprzar 2 года назад

@@KarateCombatExclusive Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area. It's a long gravel driveway into the woods, once you get the the end and park go left along the train tracks from the direction you pulled in and keep walking until you start coming close to the first decent size lake if you're tracking your progress on something like google maps. Then start looking for trails into the woods on the left side, there's a couple that will lead there so its hard to give exact directions from this point but basically make sure you're heading pretty much towards that lake from the tracks and you'll find it, if you hit a dead end I do remember that the path right next to it leads to the lake area. You can either head left near the more shallow sandy part of the lake or keep going down the tracks a little further until you're closer to the deeper bluer part of the lake, I find that side prettier but its all cool. Hope this is helpful, just ask if you need any more clarification and I'll see if I can oblige.

@jasev563 2 года назад

Live about 20 minutes from there

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Almost an hour for us to make the drive.

@thecarhaulershow9324 Год назад

nice video

@LivingFree365 Год назад

Thank you!!

@alejandrojimenez2954 3 года назад

Known as blue hole

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Thank you for the comment. Yes, Some of these are referred to as blue holes. Not to be confused with the Jersey Devils Blue hole in Winslow township fish and wildlife preserve. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jxndvZa3jeg.html

@matthewfinger2381 2 года назад

Do any fish live in there

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Yes, Not sure what kind though.

@thirtytwoforty 3 года назад

Just to make you feel better about the hunters, they’re all not going after 1 little deer. They all get 2 each. You’re welcome, you and your vehicle are safe on those roads.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Awesome, Thank you!

@jackorourke2368 Год назад

2 each shotgun week 2each muzzleloader season 2 each bow season 2 each doe day etc.

@sharkeyvideo9091 3 года назад

I love your ariel drone footage. I am a producer of low budget, independent movies. I'm shooting a horror movie in the pine barrens this summer and would love to use some of your footage if you're interested. Please let me know, and I will also give you credit in the movie as well as on imdb. Thanks! 🎥

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Sure! Sounds good. My contact info is in the channel "About" section. You can contact me by my e-mail address if ya have any questions. Cheers! Shu

@sharkeyvideo9091 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 thank you I certainly will 😎

@sharkeyvideo9091 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365 Hi Shu. I went to the page but couldn't find your email address. Please advise. Thanks again!

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@sharkeyvideo9091 frogandshu12@gmail.com is my email address.

@sharkeyvideo9091 3 года назад

@@LivingFree365😎 Thanks Shu. Dave (Sharkey)

@finesseszn3950 3 года назад

Can you swim??

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Yes, I retired from the Coast Guard. Oh, You mean at the Bahamas of New Jersey😄. Some people do go swimming there. I wouldn't suggest it because there are hidden dangers at these kinds of places.

@jamisonk.097 2 года назад

Can you swim in it?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

Some people do. I wouldn't suggest doing it. Blue holes can be as dangerous as they are beautiful.

@jamisonk.097 2 года назад

@@LivingFree365 what exactly is a blue hole?

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

@@jamisonk.097 Most are old mines / Quarries that filled up with water. They absorb most of the light spectrum from sunlight and only reflect the blue color because of certain chemicals or minerals.

@jamisonk.097 2 года назад

@@LivingFree365 ah okay thank you very much.

@LivingFree365 2 года назад

@@jamisonk.097 No problem.

@charkenya 5 месяцев назад

The destination is called BLUE HOLE For those who were confused by the video and not actually stating the name you’re welcome

@LivingFree365 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the correction. The Bahamas of New Jersey is just what we were calling it. But, According to the NJ Fish and Wildlife Management the "Blue Hole" is actually located in the Windlow Fish and Wildlife Management Area off of Piney Hollow Rd. GPS Coordinates 39.626536, -74.895450 20 miles north of this location. Cheers!😁

@nevius28 3 года назад

Not hunting deer they are pheasant hunting lol

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

For pheasant hunting one would need a clearing right? I'm not sure cause I've never hunted for pheasants before. These woods are very dense with brush and trees.

@butchbrown5283 3 года назад

Pheasant hunting is done in open fields, not heavily wooded areas. Yes they are deer huntingand its not 5 acres as said, it is actually thousands of acres broken only by roads

@MotorcycleDailyfilm 3 года назад

Can you swim ?

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Some people do swim there. I wouldn't myself. These locations can be very dangerous.

@LAinMotion09 3 года назад

Why is it dangerous? Just curious

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@LAinMotion09 Thank you for the question. It can be dangerous mostly due to the sudden dropoffs. While walking in the water, the sand can shift and drop causing someone to be pulled down very fast. In the ariel views you can see where the shore dissappears in the water. That's where is can get very deep very fast. The sight was once a quarry and the sudden drop in the water temperature can cause muscles to suddenly weaken; it can also cause shock and even hypothermia. These are just a couple things that can cause it to be dangerous. People and animals do swim there and have for years. So, I don't think the quality of the water is an issue. Some people say "the water is bad because of the color" but, The water molecules absorb all the red wavelengths from the light, making it reflect blue. Just like the ocean does. Sorry for the long version. Hope the info helps. Cheers! Shu.

@LAinMotion09 3 года назад

Oh wow, thanks for the info

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@LAinMotion09 Anytime. Thank you for watching and commenting!

@TheIrishMugFug 3 года назад

What's wrong with hunters?

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Hunters hunting for food? Nothing. I've hunted for food myself. Hunting to control population? Understandable. Hunters hunting for fun? Depends. A couple years ago while hiking April and I found 11 deer piled up in Wharton that were all shot and were only missing their heads. Not sure what kind of "hunting" that was.

@butchbrown5283 3 года назад

Nothing wrong with them. They help control the population to prevent spreading of diseases and over eating areas causing starvation. The taxes the hunters pay to the state through license fees, taxes on firearms, ammo, and all thing hunting related goes to the purchase and preservation of these areas.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@butchbrown5283 thats another good point. I didn't think about how the taxes help these beautiful areas. Thank you for the comment. 👍

@Juicy_4220 Год назад

It's actually called sarco.... never once in my 23 years of living in this area heard something so stupid... new jersey people don't talk like that

@LivingFree365 Год назад

Im not sure if my accent is what sounds "stupid" but, I've only lived in New Jersey for a couple years. But you are correct, Jersey people don't talk like me cause I'm from the South. And Please correct me if I'm wrong, but, isn't this "Sarco" place that you're referring to that you've lived near for the last 23 years up near Manchester, NJ? This location on the video is outside of Millville, NJ. It's part of the Menatino Ponds Fish & Wildlife Management Area. Thank you for commenting. Cheers!

@MrBillkaz Год назад

He probably have a small peen and hate yourself … yours truly a SNJ native .. And to the creator … thank you for your service good man .. been homeless since January and I got squeezed out of ocean city nj and as I type this I am at Union lake Dam in Millville (tremendous photography location for the mighty Osprey l) it feels a lot less lonely enjoying your video .. gonna go try an infiltration as early as tomorrow :. Been messing around with infrared photography a bit and that blue water could really have a pretty cool fact if I can get it right one thing to keep in my mind to remind me to keep pushing forward no matter what .. sincerely William Kazmarck

@crashsoome 3 года назад

Private property bud. And you worried about hunters

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

Private Property? Who's? The Atlantic City Electric Company owned it as well as the orchard. They donated the strip mine to the state which became part of the Menantico Ponds Wildlife Area by having the land deeded to the state. Which now connects Menantico Ponds Wildlife Area to Peaslee Wildlife Mgmt Area. Unless I am mistaken then I would like to ask. Who would the land belong to?

@gregpeacheysr4738 3 года назад

@LivingFree365 if this is the place I think it is, which I’m pretty certain it is especially since you mentioned the electric company than I believe Megan’s grandfather owns this. He use to own all of it however he only owns part or parts of it as of now . I’m going to share this video to her now and find out.

@LivingFree365 3 года назад

@@gregpeacheysr4738 Cool, Thank you. I've been wondering myself. I read an article about how Vineland wasn't happy that a lot of the land was turned over to the state ( back, water half) because it can be used as future commercial property which would have increased the tax revenue for Vineland. Any info would be helpful so I can update the description with accurate information.

@butchbrown5283 3 года назад

I grew up and still have family living on Rt 49 across the street from that area. The owner of the one sandplant was a close family friend. The one closer to 49 was owned by Wolfe, he was also the person who started the Holly Farm. The one you were at was owned by Bivens, then his son in law Shaw, he was the family friend. Wolfe closed and the ground was sold to AC electric who built the current "Holly House" to replace the original and they installed the generating station down the road. Then it was sold to a group of investers, with the exception of the generating staion , who had plans for housing and a golf course. They had varied proposals through the years with nothing coming of it. It was sold in the past year to the State and attached to the Menantico Ponds area. Shaws plant was sold to Unimen and continued in operation for years. They closed when the better sand was mined out and better sand was found in the Mauricetown/Newport area. They sold that area to the Nature Conservacy who presently owns it. The entire area is within Millville and Maurice River Township. No part of that area is in or near Vineland. You missed the Fries Mills ruins which is right after the train trestle crossing the Manumuskin stream. They are the remains of a small village that was a saw mill from around 1800. Another entrance would be Rt55 to Schooner Landing road. Take the exit, make a left over the overpass and the road ends. That was the entrance to the area you were in. Park at the gate and walk in from there, that would put you closer to the ponds.

@alysskennedy8661 3 года назад

My favorite place to go. Please don’t give people directions! Don’t expose our treasure more then it has already been.