| Just when I thought I experienced the best in | | | | exciting event to witness, especially when |
| New Jersey�s resort destinations at the | | | | the lake wind kicks up! |
| Jersey Shore, a friend suggested I visit the | | | | |
| Lakeland area in Morris County, in particular | | | | Water skiing! Lake Hopatcong is like glass in |
| Lake Hopatcong. This is New Jersey�s | | | | the early morning. This is the place to be |
| largest lake and actually is located in two | | | | for water skiing, Lake Hopatcong has many |
| counties Morris and Sussex . The towns of | | | | coves, which offer wonderful water skiing |
| Roxbury, Mount Arlington, Jefferson and | | | | conditions. If you have never water-skied |
| Hopatcong border the lake. Each of these | | | | before, there are water ski instructors for |
| towns although distinct in ambience, has real | | | | the novice or for the beginner who wants to |
| estate properties in common. There are | | | | become an expert. |
| beautiful homes that are affordable where | | | | |
| many of the employees of the resort areas | | | | Every type of recreational boating is |
| reside. Also available are very upscale homes | | | | welcome, whether it be speed, sail or |
| overlooking the lake. Many New Jersey | | | | pleasure boats. And yes Patio boats are also |
| residents are purchasing vacation homes in | | | | welcome, the "party barge" is alive and well |
| these lakefront towns. The vacation | | | | on Lake Hopatcong. |
| homeowners use these as their summer/fall | | | | |
| retreat and the rest of the year subsidize | | | | For those who really enjoy the great |
| their income by using the property as a | | | | outdoors, there are two public beach areas |
| rental. | | | | and Mahlon Dickerson Reservation for camping. |
| | | | Many New Jersey vacationers take advantage of |
| Lake Hopatcong offers camping, water sports, | | | | these accommodations and use the local |
| fine dining, some of the best fishing in New | | | | marinas boat rentals got their water sports |
| Jersey much more. On Sunday mornings there | | | | activities. |
| are sailboat regattas. Regattas are a very | | | | |