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Photo Credit: Steven J. Roth Picture a tranquil evening by the beach, with the soothing sound of waves and the stars casting their glow upon the sand.  As the bonfire crackles, a shadow dances through the night, catching your attention. Intrigued, you direct a gentle beam of light toward the source, and lo and behold, a pair of foxes appear before you.    This was the scene during last weekend's weekend beach bonfire at Island Beach State Park, where nature had a delightful surprise in store for us. Amidst the laughter and warmth of our bonfire, we had the pleasure of sharing our sandy haven with some unexpected guests that decided to  make several appearances, serving as a gentle reminder that we were sharing our beachside sanctuary with these enchanting creatures.  Now, I'm not going to lie to you...it did cause a bit of a stir at first because who knew foxes and beaches were a thing? I surely did not, but here are the lessons we took away from our interactions with these enc

Camping Noire embarked on an exciting adventure yesterday with our very first youth hike along the enchanting Fairy Trail in the heart of South Mountain Reservation. Despite a rainy start to the weekend, the weather transformed into a picture-perfect day with clear skies, a refreshing chill in the air, and nature's colors in full bloom, setting the stage for a magical day of exploration and wonder. Our spirited young adventurers had an absolute blast as they scoured the woods, discovering whimsical fairy houses, testing their agility on the tree bridge, bravely attempting to cross the "roaring" river (it wasn't really roaring, but their imaginations were), and even daring to conquer the climb along the side of a "massive waterfall." Laughter and shared triumphs filled the air as they made new friends and, in the spirit of unity, lent a helping hand to one another every step of the way.  Our young explorers didn't just soak in the beauty of the great outd

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