Chris’ travelogue

Sandy Hook from the Highlands

Sandy Hook from the Highlands

This is a view of Sandy Hook as seen from the Highlands. On the horizon a small white spot can be seen which is the Sandy Hook Lighthouse.

Camp

Camp

These are some of the facilities located throughout Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook.

Yum!

Yum!

This sign on the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights, New Jersey gives you a sense of the types of food you can expect to find. Tasty!

Big Reflection - Big Light

Big Reflection - Big Light

This is a display of the huge fresnel lens that once shined in the south light. It can now be found refurbished for up close inspection in the site's electric generation station.

Tillie Tribute - Wonder Bar close-up

Tillie Tribute - Wonder Bar close-up

This is a close-up of the tribute to Tillie that was painted on the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, New Jersey on the Jersey Shore. The original Tillie was on the now demolished Palace Amusement. Fortunately, the original Tillie has been saved and will hopefully be found again on a new Palace in the new Asbury Park.

Bahr's Restaurant

Bahr's Restaurant

Bahr's Restaurant sits in the Highlands across the bay from Sandy Hook. Established in 1917, it is know for its seafood. If you like king crab (perhaps from "The Deadliest Catch," Friday is the night to head over for their King Crab Festival...

Chrysler

Chrysler

The Chrysler Building is truly art decco defined. This is one of my favorite views of the building.

Behind the Trees

Behind the Trees

A view of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse in Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

A Shining Light

A Shining Light

This is a view of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest continous operating lighthouse in America (1764). It is located in the now defunct Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. Sandy Hook is a unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area of the National Park Service.

Officer Quarters

Officer Quarters

This row of quarters were used by members of the U.S. Army assigned to Fort Hancock. Those shown here face the bay with paths for running and a beach for strolls...

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