Every year, Ramapo College and the Meadowlands Commission sponsor a survival camp for kids.
This was the big canoe race. All survived.
More on the camp here: Download students_survive_meadowlands_experience.pdf.
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Directions take you to the AMVETS Carillon; head west approximately 100 yards to the PSE&G substation. Harrier Meadow entrance is just to the west of substation; park along road but do not block truck access to the PSE&G site or the gate to Harrier Meadow.. - RIVER BARGE PARK & MARINA, Carlstadt
Directions take you to Outwater Lane in Carlstadt. Follow Outwater Lane to end for the River Barge Park & Marina. - LAUREL HILL COUNTY PARK, Secaucus
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To get to Mill Creek Point, continue north on Millridge Road to the end. Boardwalk runs along the river. You can launch kayaks and canoes at the free launch ramp at Mill Creek Point. . - SCHMIDT'S WOODS, Secaucus
Entrance to Schmidt's Woods is roughly 100 yards to the west on Millridge Road. - SKEETKILL CREEK MARSH, Ridgefield
After turning onto Pleasant View Terrace West, go about 100 yards, and marsh entrance will be on your left.
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