Historical Marker, Morris Canal Park, Clifton NJ. The Morris Canal was envisioned and built in the 1820's to carry iron from the Delaware River, across New Jersey, to the Hudson River and New York City. Little remains of the canal save for markers stating the canal once flowed here. Morris Canal Park in Clifton include a portion of the canal as well as the towpath.
Looking north at Morris Canal Park in Clifton NJ. The towpath has become a popular place for walkers, and ducks.
The banks of the Morris Canal in Clifton NJ are largely overgrown with native and non-native species.
Once wide and deep enough for canal boats filled with Iron Ore, little of the Morris Canal remains. Note the duck in the middle of the image - the canal is now so shallow that the water only reaches the ducks "knees."
In a very shallow and muddy portion of Morris Canal Park, Water Iris thrive, apparently to the delight of dragonflies.
A large tree, fallen across the water, has become part of a Hosta Garden. In so many ways this planting speaks volumes about the cycle of life.
A memorial Japanese Garden in Morris Canal Park Clifton NJ.
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