Is it really possible that Bertrand Island Park has been closed over 35 years? Of all the attractions and amusements that have existed at Lake Hopatcong, none was more beloved…
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…
On September 6, 1882, the Central Railroad of New Jersey ran the first passenger train to Lake Hopatcong. For the 1883 season the Central Railroad commenced regular passenger service to…
The Windlass is one of Lake Hopatcong’s most popular restaurants. Today, one may wonder how establishments such as the Windlass, Alice’s and the Jefferson House wound up at the end…
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…