New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve

The New Jersey Pinelands, an expanse of over one-million acres of forests, wetlands and rural settlements, was designated by Congress in 1978 as the country(e2)(80)(997320)first National Reserve. The Reserve, which is neither federally owned nor directly administered by the National Park Service, receives federal assistance and oversight and is described as an affiliated area of the National Park System. As such, it differs from a traditional national park in that its primary goal is to protect and preserve the areas natural and cultural resources through state and local management as an alternative to direct, large-scale federal acquisition and administration. Through state and local implementation of a federally approved land use management plan, development is limited in areas designated for preservation, forest and agriculture, while growth is directed and encouraged in and around already developed areas. In addition, as a United States Biosphere Reserve, the intent is to foster harmonious relationships between humans and the environment through a program of research that integrates social, physical and biological sciences.

National Park Service
200 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 597-1903 - Headquarters
(609) 894-7300 - Visitor Information
(856) 447-0103 - Visitor Information

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Auto Touring
• Biking
• Boating
• Camping
• Educational Programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Swimming
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing
• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Nature Walks
• Stargazing
• Kayaking
• Cross Country Skiing

Recommended Activities
Sightseeing and photography are pursuits available throughout the Reserve. Other activities, especially those that are facility dependent, are dispersed and are located in managed areas to protect the habitats of endangered and threatened plants and animals. To avoid conflicts related to overuse of sensitive natural systems, competing uses, and private property, it is recommended that visitors utilize the numerous public and private recreational facilities.