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    Tourne Reopens tomorrow 6/29

    MCPC posted on their website that Tourne will reopen tomorrow 6/29. https://www.morrisparks.net/
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    Whitewater Kayaking Instructional Weekend

    I thought this might interest some of the adventurers and adrenaline seekers in the group: Whitewater Kayaking Instructional weekend – June 16-18 on the Delaware River. Organized through the AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club). I will be one of the instructors, along with a few of other whitewater...
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    Sat 9/25: Community Trails Event

    WooHoo! Thank you to you, Will and Cara!
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    Pearl Izumi Women's Bike Shoes

    Pearl Izumi Women's All-Road V4 bike shoes Size EU 41 Excellent condition - only worn indoors for spin classes $20 Pickup location is near Tourne County Park, Boonton Twp NJ. PM me if interested.
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    Sat 9/25: Community Trails Event

    We saw it yesterday - they did a great job!
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    Sat 9/25: Community Trails Event

    Please see the info below on the community trails event hosted by the MCPC on Sat, 9/25 at Tourne. National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event Come out and celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Tourne County Park. Be among thousands of people nationwide who volunteer their time...
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    Sat Aug 21: MCPC Community Trail Build Event

    Hope you're having a good summer so far! In order to help with the new trail build at Tourne, Amy Lutsko of the Morris County Park Commission (MCPC) is organizing a monthly community trail build event through Sept. This is open to everyone ages 16+ and no experience is necessary. Amy will be...
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    Sat July 24: MCPC Community Trail Build Event

    Hey everyone, In order to help with the new trail build at Tourne, Amy Lutsko of the Morris County Park Commission (MCPC) is organizing a community trail build event which will be held one day a month from July through Sept. This is open to everyone ages 16+ and no experience is necessary...
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    Volunteers Needed: Tourne Adopt-A-Trail Program

    I was able to spend some time yesterday trimming on Red-East, Elephant/Armadillo and that short jug handle that goes from the ball field to the bridge. Today when I rode, I noticed that most of the trails are in good shape. I did notice that the Red switchbacks could use some trimming. I...
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    Warning : Tourne is closed for bear hunting

    This email was sent out by Amy Lutsko this morning: On Sunday there was an interaction at the Tourne County Park between a pair of hikers and a black bear. The hikers came away safe but the bear came within a few feet of the hikers/two dogs, on two occasions and charged the hikers. NJ Fish and...
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    New Trail Approved by MCPC!!!!

    @Berms&Boofs and I walked the planned trail with Amy (MCPC) this weekend to further pinpoint the section that we'll start to build first. Please keep an eye out for posts from us on upcoming trail building days. We'll be looking to schedule them on weekends and midweek evenings to...
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    Volunteers Needed: Tourne Adopt-A-Trail Program

    Hey everyone, Amy is going to be out of commission for a few weeks, but is trying to get the Adopt-A-Trail info out to us this week. Also, she walked Purple to assess the bridge and drainage problems and feels that the best solution is to reroute it altogether. She feels like anything else...
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    New Trail Approved by MCPC!!!!

    I think it was the original proposed trail from 2015 that she initially walked. While she did cut it down a bit for various reasons, I was happy that we still were able to convince her to let us incorporate a lot of the glacial erratics. :)
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    Volunteers Needed: Tourne Adopt-A-Trail Program

    Hi @extremedave - Amy said that she thinks the fix is bigger than what we suggested. She wants to assess it and will get back to us. At least it's back on her radar.
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    New Trail Approved by MCPC!!!!

    I have great news! The Morris County Park Commission has approved our proposal for a new trail to be built at Tourne!! WOOHOO!!! The new trail will make a loop that will go around the yellow trail. It will incorporate some of the glacial erratics which will make for not only some interesting...
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