Photos by Joe Gigli

Wharton - On August 25th the town celebrated with the 26th Annual Canal Day and Festival held at Hugh Force Park. The day featured food, games, and crafts along with the walks, along the Morris Canal. (above) Bob Barth, President of the Canal Society of New Jersey. He is looking over the remains of a lock tenders house from the 1820's. (right) People walk around the Canal and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

Walking In Wharton

Along The Morris Canal

Photos by

Joe Gigli

Wharton - (above left) John and Jolyn Irwin, of Wharton, with their daughter Jamie enjoy the festivities. (above right) People walk around the towpath of the Morris Canal. (left) Bob Barth looking over the canal basin before it goes under the old central railroad trestle just west of Lock 2 East. (below left) A swan takes up residents in the canal basin.

For more information on the Morris Canal can be found at Canal Society of New Jersey