“Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.” - Anamika Mishra, author and holistic life coach

No winter blues here! Worthy of celebration is White Lake in Hardwick Township, depicted in our cover photo, taken on New Year’s Day 2026 by Warren County Park Naturalist Jennifer Correa-Kruegel. She snapped this prior to leading a group hike, which she conducts regularly, both here and on other county properties. We see the Washington Borough Green Team is leading group hikes, too! Nature, fresh air and a bit of exercise is a great way to celebrate winter!

If you prefer to stay indoors, there is plenty on tap to keep you entertained! Centenary Stage Company’s Winter THAW series kicks off tomorrow; Steve Forbert (a "True American Treasure") performs at Roy’s Hall; the Bolshoi Cabaret presents “Wintry Magic” at Rutherfurd Hall. That’s just this weekend!

Read on for additional activities! Comedy, instructional classes and crafts, and live music, to name a few.

Happy New Year and Happy Wanderings!