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