Pine Barrens, Batsto Village

We started the day at 9:00 am with a 52-minute bus ride to Batsto Village. Once we arrived we hiked the four mile Batsto Lake Trail and followed the white blazes on the trees. Throughout the hike we saw the remains of the controlled fires that were held in the last year. About halfway through the hike we stopped at the Batsto River to take a break and take some pictures. Near the end we spotted a small snake! After our lunch break we actually started to explore the village. We took the most pictures around the village. First we explored the barns, tractors, and the Grist Mill. Our group, specifically, stayed at the Batsto Lake waterfront because we thought it was beautiful. At the lake we also saw two turtles. Finishing off the day, we visited the former houses of the villagers. In conclusion, while hiking we learned about the history of the village along with the Pine Barrens scenery.

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