The March exchange was in regard to a proposal to build four industrial buildings across from the Route 33 entrance to the Monmouth Battlefield State Park, just to the south of the park.

High Point Monument's popularity is justified by its stunning vistas. The 2.8-mile hike, with a 515-foot elevation gain, presents the most challenging climb on this list, but the payoff is immense.

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