The Pine Barrens
New Jersey
The New Jersey Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands or simply the Pines, is the largest remaining example of the Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecosystem, stretching across more than seven counties of New Jersey. Wikipedia
crossing thru the Pine Barrens was heaven for we kids back in the day because we were almost to Sea Side Heights and the ocean.....this was well before it got to be really popular....