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Published in The Bergen Record, June 23, 1996
Planning an Ecotour
The Natural State - from The Bergen Record

Resources to Mine for Information

When planning an ecotour, numerous organizations can help with information on where to go, what to see, and where to stay.

Statewide information

New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism, 20 W. State St., CN 826, Trenton, N.J. 08625-0826; (609) 292-2470; for a state travel guide: (800) JERSEY-7, Ext. 6817; World Wide Web: http://www.state.nj.us.

New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, CN 404, Trenton, N.J. 08625; (800) 843-6420.

Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Association, P.O. Box 108, Spring Lake, N.J. 07762; (908) 449-3535.

New Jersey Campground Owners Association, 29 Cooks Beach Road, Cape May Court House, N.J. 08210; (800) 2-CAMP-NJ.

Regional offices

The state is divided into six tourism regions with separate councils.

For information, write to the individual council.

  • Delaware River Region Tourism Council, Marriott Residence Inn, 1821 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. 08096.
    Serving Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, and Salem counties.
  • Gateway Region Tourism Council, P.O. Box 602, Little Ferry, N.J. 07613.
    Serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, and Union counties.
  • Greater Atlantic City Region Tourism Council, P.O. Box 7457, Atlantic City, N.J. 08232.
    Serving Atlantic County
  • Shore Region Tourism Council, P.O. Box 1162, Toms River, N.J. 08754-1162.
    Serving Monmouth and Ocean counties.
  • Skylands of New Jersey Tourism Council, in care of Skylands Visitor, 3117 Route 10 east, Denville, N.J. 07834.
    Serving Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren counties.
  • Southern Shore Regional Tourism Council, 1540 Weatherby Road, Marshalville, N.J. 08270-3350.
    Serving Cape May and Cumberland counties

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