The moon will be full on Saturday, April 20, making for a perfect night for hiking in the Pine Barrens with the staff of Bass River State Forest. On any given night in the pygmy pine forest of Warren Grove, night sounds are amplified and stars are brighter because there is no light pollution. But the best night for hiking is during the full moon, when sand roads stand out starkly against the dark foliage. Night hiking is a quiet time to savor the senses of smell, hearing and touch.
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