Photos: Fun at Loantaka Park
People were biking, hiking, picnicking and playing soccer.
Photographer Warren Westura found plenty of locals enjoying their time-off at Loantaka Brook Reservation this past weekend.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Hounds and Harriers: A Run for Dogs and Friends
Loantaka Park run to raise money for St. Hubert's.
Tell Fido to start stretching. The Fifteenth annual Hounds and Harriers Run is set for Saturday, Oct. 8 at and will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the South Street Recreation Area of Loantaka Park in Morris Township. The run for man and his best friend benefits St. Hubert's. Barbara Rushman, who started the event, said it has raised more than $102,000 for the Madison-based animal welfare center over the years. "I'm just a runner that runs with her dog and got annoyed when race directors wouldn't allow my dog in their race," Rushman said. "So I set out to prove it could be done, and it could be done safely. I don't allow runners without dogs. I've had a lot of race organizing experience that goes back to the '70s. And I wanted to thank St Hubert's …
Monday, August 8, 2011
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Out and About: Loantaka Brook Reservation
Families enjoyed a prime spot for hiking, playing sports or just relaxing.
The weather is finally, finally getting more pleasant. And that means one thing: There's no excuse not to get outside and enjoy it. Photographer Warren Westura stopped by Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morris Township recently and found plenty of people doing just that. Some were feeling athletic, hiking or playing tennis; others were enjoying a chance to relax in the shade. Have you gotten out to Loantaka yet this summer? Tell us in the comments.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Enjoying the Fourth at Loantaka
Pleasant weather draws cyclists, picnickers and runners to the park.
There was a lot of activity at Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morris Township on the Fourth of July. Dog-walkers, runners, cyclists and picnickers could be found enjoying the sunny day. Photographer Warren Westura was there snapping photos.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Fun in the Sun at Loantaka Brook Reservation
Everyone enjoyed the day their own way.
Warren Westura stopped by Loantaka Brook Reservation on Memorial Day and met up with cyclists, hikers, pet lovers and a contingent of folks from NJ Young Professionals.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Photographer: Loantaka Brook Reservation a Great Place to Capture Wildlife ... On Camera
Photographer provides tips for amateur shutterbugs.
With a little preparation and patience, even amateur photographers can capture wonderful images of nature at Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morris Township. So says Dave Blinder of Denville, a professional photographer who has captured some stunning images at the park. Granted, Blinder has a lens the size of a bazooka, which allows him to take detailed photos from long distances. Still, he says, any nature-lover with a camera can improve his or her chances of getting "the shot." Start by dressing in muted colors. "You don't have to go out there in full camouflage, but don't wear day-glo colors," Blinder advised. Next, use common sense in choosing your targets: the bigger and slower the animal, the better your chances. Deer, he said, are …
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