The house on Cow Tongue Point
While most Lake Hopatcong residents are familiar with the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, which has…
The Chincopee Bridge, a short story
One of Lake Hopatcong’s most unique features is the ferry that connects Raccoon Island, with…
A hundred years since the birth of a lake legend
This spring celebrates the 100th anniversary of the opening of one of the lake’s most…
“Clang, Clang, Clang Went The Trolley”
In its early years, Lake Hopatcong was a resort most visitors arrived at via the…
Survivors From Another Era
From the 1880s to the 1930s, Lake Hopatcong was a major northeast resort with many…
Lake Hopatcong’s Magnificent Castle
Arguably the most striking hotel in Lake Hopatcong’s history was Castle Edward, the amazing structure…
Places on Lake Hopatcong, Part 8: The Fountain
For many years, thousands coming to Lake Hopatcong were welcomed by the beautiful fountain flowing…
The Hotel Breslin; A Castle By The Sea
It was a time of great wooden castles—the Sagamore Hotel on Lake George, N.Y. (built…
Bertrand Island Park Closed Thirty Years Ago
Is it really possible that 2013 marks the 30th anniversary…
Miniature Golf at Lake Hopatcong
Advertisement for miniature golf at Bertrand Island Park (1930’s) After a hiatus of…