Troy Meadows

Troy Meadows is a 3,100-acre (1,300 ha) nature preserve in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County, New Jersey. Along with the Great Swamp, it is one of the remnants of Glacial Lake Passaic. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1967.[1] It is the largest freshwater marsh in New Jersey, the Whippany River goes through the swamp before connecting with the Rockaway River.[2]

Inside the marsh, there is a two mile boardwalk.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Troy Meadows National Natural Landmark". May 4, 2011. National Park Service. http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/site.cfm?Site=TRME-NJ. Retrieved 15 July 2011. 
  2. ^ Branson, Ken. "A Stealth River in Morris County". njskylands.com. http://www.njskylands.com/tnwhippanyriv.htm. Retrieved 15 July 2011. 
  3. ^ "Troy Meadows". nynjctbotany.org. http://www.nynjctbotany.org/njnbtofc/troymdws.html. Retrieved 15 July 2011. 

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