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The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route extends south for nearly 300
miles from Perth Amboy to Cape May and westward along the Delaware Bay to
the Delaware Memorial Bridge. You are invited to take a virtual tour by
visiting each region of the Trail or by following one of the five theme
trails.
The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route was established in 1988 "to
provide for public appreciation, education, understanding, and enjoyment"
of significant natural and cultural sites associated with the coastal area
of the State of New Jersey. The Coastal Heritage Trail is divided into five
regions linked by the common heritage of life on the Jersey Shore and Raritan
and Delaware bays. Five themes define different aspects of coastal life:
Maritime History, Coastal Habitats, Wildlife Migration, Historic Settlements,
and Relaxation and Inspiration. The Maritime History, Coastal Habitats,
and Wildlife Migration theme Trails are open to the public. The Historic
Settlements and Relaxation & Inspiration themes are still under development.
The trail is intended primarily for vehicular tourism. It is a partnership
project by the National Park Service in cooperation with the State of New
Jersey and many other public and private organizations working to preserve
the state's natural and cultural heritage. The Trail extends along coastal
New Jersey, from Perth Amboy to Cape May on the Atlantic coast, and west
along the Delaware Bay from Cape May to the Delaware Memorial Bridge at
Deepwater, New Jersey. |
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