Called by Thomas Edison “the most versatile man in America,” Hudson Maxim was an inventor, scientist, author and explosives expert. He was first drawn to Lake Hopatcong at the…
Born in Evansville, Indiana, in 1890, Joe Cook was an unlikely choice to become one of Lake Hopatcong’s most famous residents. From humble beginnings, Cook rose to the highest echelon…
When discussing the greatest comedy teams of all time, the top three that are usually mentioned are Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, and Abbott and Costello. These men helped…
Lake Hopatcong played host to many celebrities during its resort era. While many were well known from the New York stage or the vaudeville and burlesque circuits, the lake’s famous…
Lake Hopatcong Cruise’s Miss Lotta has become a popular fixture on the lake. When the boat first arrived and a name was being considered, it seemed only natural to invoke…