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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Lake Hopatcong

Deep Freeze

Finding serenity—and one unlucky fish—on the ice of Lake Hopatcong. more

Marine Gasoline

It's 93 octane, but is it any different from automobile gasoline? In any event, it's fun to say marine gasoline.

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Where Tires Retire...

...yet remain useful.

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Lakeside R.I.P.

Once upon a time a place to stay was here, by the shores of Lake Hopatcong...

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Alice's

David Drake comes to Lake Hopatcong, and serves up sophisticated comfort fare at a waterfront restaurant. more

Take The Plunge

On The Waterfront

Living on Lake Hoptacong means a lot of things to a lot of people. Here, a slice of lake life. (Photos by Laura Moss) more

Livin' La Vida Lago

Lake Hopatcong’s heyday as a resort is a thing of the past, but it remains a great escape for residents and day-trippers seeking refreshment and relaxation. more

Give Me Freshwater or Give Me "Bleeeeh"

New Jerseyans seem to be programmed to hit the Parkway and head to the Shore every summer. But when my mom told me on the phone yesterday that that's where she was driving, my reaction was "you're going WHERE?!?" Count me as one Jersey Girl who bucks migration to the taffy, the boardwalk, and the sand.  I'll take the lake any day.

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Day Trip: Lake Hopatcong

Fifty Years of Wind Shifts

I grew up on Lake Hopatcong, and every summer (or summer-like) day I spend there feels like something special. But this past weekend was extra sentimental.

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