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From East: Route 78 West to Exit 20A. At the traffic light turn right for 22 West. Follow signs for Round Valley Recreation Area, cross Route 22 taking Round Valley Access Road. Park entrance is on the left approximately 2 miles. From Trenton: Route 31 North make a right onto Route 618. At stop sign make a left onto 629. Park entrance is on right.
This is my happy place whenever I need to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life: I have been going here for a long time cause sometimes you have to get away from it all: Its a great spot to just relax, cookout and just chill, swimming is not allowed in some areas and the park at the moment is not charging fees until summer starts: Overall, it's a wonderful spot so I highly recommend it..
I love this place. I do. But over the last few years, the upkeep on the place has gone downhill. Most of the campsites are completely overgrown with brush and filled with ticks with the water quality just not being what it used to be. I still come here often, but it is disappointing.
on august 2 my daughter had a field trip with her summer camp to this place. we have been visiting this lake for years and it was always a bit dirty lake but you could enjoy it, not this day. when we arrived at the place around 10 am, a disgusting smell surrounded the place, flies everywhere. As we got closer to the water I noticed that there was dog waste all over the lake shore and sand. There were already people in the water and children playing in the sand. I spoke to one of the lifeguards and asked if he knew about the debris? he told me no and that everything was fine. I informed the camp managers and we decided to leave the place. Shortly after we observed all the lifeguards quickly picking up the waste. How can it be possible that these people did not set up this area for people to enjoy before allowing entry? I will never go back to this place and I don't think the camp will do any excursions in the future. it is highly irresponsible of these people to allow people into water that is contaminated by dog waste. I have videos.
I had the absolute pleasure of being the engagement photographer for Louis and Jessica's surprise proposal, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of enchanting!
Louis had orchestrated a Beauty and the Beast-themed setup that would make Disney proud. Picture this: a blanket of rose petals, delicate flowers adorning every corner, and, the pièce de résistance, a single rose displayed inside a glass case. Why? Because Jessica's love for Beauty and the Beast knows no bounds, and Louis wanted their special moment to be straight out of her fairytale dreams.
As Jessica walked into the scene, her eyes widened in disbelief, and that was just the beginning of the magic. With every snap of my camera, I captured the genuine joy and love between them, against the backdrop of this beautifully crafted setting.
Louis and Jessica's connection was palpable, their love story unfolding before my lens with every tender glance and whispered word. And let's not forget those Beauty and the Beast-inspired shots—they were pure romance, with a touch of Disney magic sprinkled in.
Being part of such a heartfelt moment was an honor, and I couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out. If you're looking for an engagement photographer who not only captures moments but also turns them into magical memories, look no further. Trust me, you'll cherish these photos for a lifetime.
Andrew Allen Media
