White City Ruins Traditional Cache
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A fairly easy find in this "Ancient meander of the Delaware River,"
Enter the area at N 40.11.800 W 074.43.983 and drive down the hill
to the parking lot. Or for a little longer hike enter from behind
the "Watson House" N 40. 11.390 W 074.43.656
Lenapes and other Native American tribes gathered for ritual and
reunion more than 10,000 years ago. Europeans are
Johnny-come-lately's here. The park's Abbott Farm has been deemed a
National Historic Landmark, a shrine not only to the family's early
residency but also to the practice of colonial archaeology.
Revolutionary war boats rested at creek bend, where loyalists
scuttled them, lest they fall into British hands. It is stirring to
kayak past this point and sense such history just below the waters.
In this northern most tidal fresh water marshland, swamps,
constructed wetland, and upland forests -- all hold memorable
surprises. Owls swoop and foxes slink by moonlight. A stately
stairway leads to the fake but fruitful Spring Lake, named for the
springs sacred to the Lenape people. The pale staircase also
testifies to faded glory, remnant of White City Amusement Park
(circa 1800) which operated until the 1930’s. Long ago patrons in
fancy clothes toured amusements; and bathers slid down a primitive
water slide into Spring Lake. The stairway descends the bluffs from
the trolley stop, which can be seen at the north end of the parking
lot. The PSE&G electric plant and the power lines were built in
the 1950’s, and the construction of I-295 through the marsh began
in 1984.. This marsh hike does not require special gear; beyond
footgear (preferably waterproof), hat, sufficient water, and bug
spray in season. This park is also accessible by canoe and kayak.
The cache is located near the path between the entrance
coordinates.
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