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June 13, 2024, 6:54 a.m. ET
Entrance on Malaga Lake Boulevard to Franklin Twp. lake of the same name. The boulevard comes off Oak Avenue, which connects to Rt. 40. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
Entrance on Malaga Lake Boulevard to Franklin Twp. lake of the same name. The boulevard comes off Oak Avenue, which connects to Rt. 40. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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Off Malaga Lake Boulevard, Malaga Park presents a broad beach with wide vistas up, down, an across the lake. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
Off Malaga Lake Boulevard, Malaga Park presents a broad beach with wide vistas up, down, an across the lake. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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A view of Malaga Lake in Franklin Twp. Gloucester County from its beach off Malaga Lake Boulevard. PPOTO: June 7, 2024.
A view of Malaga Lake in Franklin Twp. Gloucester County from its beach off Malaga Lake Boulevard. PPOTO: June 7, 2024.
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Malaga Lake Park Beach, off Malaga Lake Boulevard gives the best view of the entire lake. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
Malaga Lake Park Beach, off Malaga Lake Boulevard gives the best view of the entire lake. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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This beach in Malaga Lake Park in Franklin Twp. Gloucester County is across the water from the park's playground, dock, and boat launch. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
This beach in Malaga Lake Park in Franklin Twp. Gloucester County is across the water from the park's playground, dock, and boat launch. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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The Malaga Lake Drive entrance to Malaga Lake Park in Franklin Twp. Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
The Malaga Lake Drive entrance to Malaga Lake Park in Franklin Twp. Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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Playground off Malaga Lake Park Drive in Franklin Twp. in Gloucester County. The playground is near the picnic area, boat ramp, and trail. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
Playground off Malaga Lake Park Drive in Franklin Twp. in Gloucester County. The playground is near the picnic area, boat ramp, and trail. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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Malaga Lake is more than 100 acres with quite different shorelines depending on what side it is. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
Malaga Lake is more than 100 acres with quite different shorelines depending on what side it is. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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A dog friendly walking trail is one feature of Malaga Lake Park in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 2024.
A dog friendly walking trail is one feature of Malaga Lake Park in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 2024.
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This little garden holds native wildflowers for visitors to Malaga Lake Park off Malaga Lake Park Drive. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
This little garden holds native wildflowers for visitors to Malaga Lake Park off Malaga Lake Park Drive. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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A picnic area awaits at the bottom of this trail at Malaga Lake Park on the same side of the lake featuring its playground and trail. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
A picnic area awaits at the bottom of this trail at Malaga Lake Park on the same side of the lake featuring its playground and trail. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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The Malaga Lake Drive entrance and parking area at Malaga Lake park in Franklin Twp. Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
The Malaga Lake Drive entrance and parking area at Malaga Lake park in Franklin Twp. Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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Fishing and boating are features of Iona Lake at Porchtown and Taylor roads in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
Fishing and boating are features of Iona Lake at Porchtown and Taylor roads in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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A view from the beach at Iona Lake at Porchtown and Taylor roads in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
A view from the beach at Iona Lake at Porchtown and Taylor roads in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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Iona Lake in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County offers a small beach, pier, and boat launch. The lake, which is stocked, is off Porchtown and Taylor roads. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
Iona Lake in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County offers a small beach, pier, and boat launch. The lake, which is stocked, is off Porchtown and Taylor roads. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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Iona Lake has a small beach, pier, and boat launch and is stocked with fish. The lake is off Porchtown and Taylor roads in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
Iona Lake has a small beach, pier, and boat launch and is stocked with fish. The lake is off Porchtown and Taylor roads in Franklin Twp., Gloucester County. PHOTO: June 7, 2024.
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The sandy shore of Atsion Lake, where visitors can swim in the Atsion Recreation Area of Wharton State Forest.
The sandy shore of Atsion Lake, where visitors can swim in the Atsion Recreation Area of Wharton State Forest.
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Boys paddle a canoe on Atsion Lake in Wharton State Forest.
Boys paddle a canoe on Atsion Lake in Wharton State Forest.
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Atsion Lake on Route 206 in Shamong is a nice alternative to the Jersey Shore.
Atsion Lake on Route 206 in Shamong is a nice alternative to the Jersey Shore.
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