FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE - Hiking the Red Trail - Exploring the New Jersey Pine Barrens

A fantastic six mile loop hike through the forests and wetlands of Franklin Parker Preserve in the globally significant New Jersey Pinelands biosphere. Franklin Parker Preserve is home to at least 50 rare, threatened, or endangered species and features cranberry bogs, cedar swamps, and pitch pine forests. This is a truly unique and special place and provides some of the very best hiking opportunities in southern New Jersey. #natureadventurediscovery
MUSIC - Puzzle of Complexity by Jo Wandrini
Swan by Dust Follows
Portal Latrop by Dex 1200
Tree Shadows by Cerulean Skies
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CAMERA - Go Pro Hero 11 4K at 24fps
Google Pixel 7

[@scottcoard1486]

Yet another beautiful film. Thanks for putting it all together.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

And I thank you Scott for watching and leaving a comment, as I have said before, the interaction and feedback I receive from so many is really the sweetest reward and really the most satisfying part of having this channel.

[@juleneedmond8582]

Another enchanting video. Thank you.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

My pleasure Julene Edmond, thanks for supporting me by watching and commenting!

[@heidipapcunik4772]

Gorgeous 😍. I appreciate your videos .

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks Heidi, that makes me happy to hear that!

[@dayhikedave]

Very nice 👍 Looks like you could spend days exploring the area. Keep on adventuring 👍🙂🙏

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Well you could in fact spend days there Dave. It's a wilderness of a million acres set within the most densely populated state in America. The fact that it exists is hard to believe!

[@kateclark7250]

Your filming and choice of music is wonderful. I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy hiking with you. I appreciate your videos. Thanks for taking me along.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Your positive uplifting comments and tremendous support let me know that you appreciate my efforts, and I am truly grateful for that, thank you Kate.🙂

[@OutdoorZLife]

Really enjoyed this video…thanks for appreciating and presenting some of the best of NJ!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Hey, it was my pleasure to experience this amazing landscape and have the opportunity to film it. And yes NJ gets completely disrespected, but the Pines ...the Pines are something else...

[@douglasmouat3378]

Great video Walt!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Appreciate that Doug thanks buddy!

[@fivehorizons5295]

Thanks Walter for another enjoyable video. I need to check out the Pine Barrens one day for sure!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

It's a place worth exploring, that's for sure. One of the cool things about the pines for guys like us is that it's actually closer to Philadelphia then most of the forested areas in Pennsylvania!

[@JUANORQUIO]

W❤️W! That’s Incredibly Awesome! Cheers for more exciting and breathtaking hiking adventures!🥂❤️✨

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Appreciate it buddy!

[@ervinslens]

Cinematography at its highest quality! This looks, sounds and feels simply breathtakingly beautiful! Congratulations, this is epic work Walter🔥🔥🔥

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Once again my friend your words are so appreciated more than you realize. Hearing those compliments coming from one of the true masters at his craft is deeply humbling and rewarding.🙏👍

[@MaksimOutdoors]

Really enjoyed this, that area just looks so unique almost like a mix of Michigan and Florida. Loved the pine scenery, def will have to make a visit out that way one day soon.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Hmm, a mix of Michigan and Florida, now that sounds interesting. It's hard for me to get the time to travel in anywhere close to the capacity I would like to, but Northern Michigan is absolutely at the top of my list of destinations and I will get there someday soon. And congrats again on the wonderful news!

[@Thorkenn]

This is really awesome 👏🏻 and the quality looks like I’m watching already a movie. Franklin Preserve really beautiful 🤩 and spectacular what a relaxing place to walk. Thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing to us on what beautiful our nature is. This is an experience of a life time super unique landscape and really Interesting. Have a nice day. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Greetings from Pennsylvania friend! Your words are too kind. Nature is truly what binds us all together, I appreciate you buddy, thankyou!

[@maryshields1935]

Another superb video. My list of places to hike grows with each video you post. I will visit here in Spring for birding. Love the quotes you post and your music selections are perfection.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks Mary, those wetlands are a phenomenal location to see a variety of birds and wildlife. I appreciate your support and comments, I would definitely recommend a visit to the pines if you can!

[@brianyoung8731]

We headed there a week after watching your video. Nice day out in a landscape so different from the hills of PA. Thanks for the inspiration! 🌲🌲🌲

[@WALTERZOLNA]

That's awesome Brian! Thanks for the feedback, it certainly is a different kind of place. This comment really made my day, thank you so much, happy hiking my friend!🥾

[@kevinsmith5288]

Another great video Walter! As a Pennsylvanian I can appreciate the trails and the beauty in other states. Spring is just around the corner, but I can still appreciate the beauty of a winter hike.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Well said Kevin. I try to get as much diversity in my hikes as possible. I like to see a little of this and a little of that. One thing that is great about the pines is that even in winter this a lot of greenery. I would have really liked to do this hike with some snow on the ground I think that would have looked really neat but it wasn't meant to be.

[@hikingoutdoorfamily]

The Pine Barrens look so cool. Have never been, but will need to add this to my list. Love the views of the water/marsh area.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Oh my gosh HOF you would love it there. I know you are super busy filming and creating and showing awesome places, but if you get a chance to explore the Pines, go for it! It's a place like no other...

[@gracegarden1]

Sorry it took me so long to watch this. You found someplace green in the middle of winter - a pine forest! Great idea! I am originally a Jersey girl, and I agree with everything you said. Very cool trail, with all the bridges and elevated views. Excellent episode. I appreciate you, too! Peace & Prayers.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

It's hard to find some color in nature during the winter but the pines always provide that! Thanks for watching and the nice comments, much appreciated as always 🙂

[@gracegarden1]

@@WALTERZOLNA Congrats to you on the great channel and how well it's doing. You have a great community here, and that's saying something!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

I do truly appreciate that Carol. It's my proudest accomplishment on KZbin, the amazing people who engage with the channel and support my work. This means much more to me than views and subscribers- the community I am trying to create - thanks for being a part of it🙂

[@don55s]

New Jersey has always gotten a bad rap. You really captured it's beauty. Another great video. Well done! ROCK ON!!!

[@sonplusone7059]

You are an amazing man Walter, with an incredible ability. I am mesmerized by your talent. A walk in nature absolutely brings my soul home. I will always wish you great successes with whatever you do and most of all, happiness and fulfillment. ❤️🤗

[@WALTERZOLNA]

My gosh that is so kind of you to say. That really touches on much more than just KZbin. You know, it is amazing the power of simple kindness... Sometimes we will never know the positive effect we can have on a person's life by simple acts of kindness... Thankyou🤗

[@sonplusone7059]

@@WALTERZOLNA I usually say what’s on my mind or in my heart. I don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable in any way with my words, I just think your work speaks not only to your talent with these videos but also what’s in your soul.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

@@sonplusone7059 all I can really say is thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart 🙂

[@hikesome]

Simply beautiful Walter. Nice trail and a great video about this adventure, even if it was a bit grey that day (even adds special atmosphere to the adventure) ;)

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Mario I appreciate that very much. One thing I always say is that we can't control the weather. Maybe anticipate, and prepare, but not control. I know that you as a filmmaker yourself understand and appreciate the value of lighting and the difference a change in conditions can make in the mood of a film!

[@familywithmelody]

Hey, I just watched your latest video "FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE - Hiking the Red Trail - Exploring the New Jersey Pine Barrens" and I absolutely loved it! The scenery was breathtaking and your commentary was engaging and informative. It really made me feel like I was there with you on the hike. Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to your next adventure!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks Hiking with Melody, super kind and supportive comments. I love the whole process of creating - from research to filming to editing - it means so much to me to get such feedback, thank you and happy hiking!

[@bobairhart8175]

nice video interesting place I use All Trails Pro and like it

[@WALTERZOLNA]

I view All trails as a tool in the tool box. It's not something I want to be dependent on or defined by, but it is a valuable asset that I am finally learning how to take advantage of. Hope all is well with you, Bob!

[@a.c.993]

Great Video. :)

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks A.C!

[@EvaOstrava]

I love AllTrails, saved me many times from getting lost lol

[@WALTERZOLNA]

I'm finally coming around on all trails after having resisted it for quite awhile. It's kind of like when I bought my car and laughed and scoffed at the "backup camera". I will never use that because I have been driving for years and never needed that! Well fast forward 5 years and I can't imagine life without it lol 😆. That's how the cookie crumbles, I guess I am a bit stubborn , hahaha.

[@EvaOstrava]

@@WALTERZOLNA so true!

[@mountainsintomemories]

What a cool spot, almost looks like mid summer in the beginning of the video. I can imagine the bugs there are intense. You’ve filmed some really cool stuff in NJ. It’s hard for me to go that direction with ever-rising turnpike tolls. One of these days I’ll make it out there.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

If you ever make it to the Jersey shore again it's worth stopping and checking out. Jersey has probably been the biggest pleasant surprise for me in terms of places that have consistently exceeded expectations. And for me it is a much more accessible region than most of PA actually. I have been trying to come up with a slogan similar to "scenic Pennsylvania" for NJ but haven't come up with anything yet, lol.

[@mountainsintomemories]

@@WALTERZOLNA it’s not on my list for this year, but might be something to consider for 2024. Scenic New Jersey doesn’t quite have the same ring to it…

[@hikingwithaaron]

Either those chairs are huge or you are a lot smaller than I thought. 😉

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Lol 😂. I knew at some point on the trail I would encounter those chairs just didn't know where. I would love to know the story of how they came to be there. How have you been Aaron? Are you retired from youtubing?

[@hikingwithaaron]

@@WALTERZOLNA Not officially retired. Just haven't been on any hikes since last April. I'm planning on doing the Virginia Triple Crown this April, so I should have a video out then. It should be a 3 or 4 day hike. Life has been very busy and I just haven't had a chance to get out. Good to see you're still getting out there.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

@@hikingwithaaron Im looking forward to seeing your take on the Virginia Triple Crown! I hope you are able to find some time to get outside and enjoy life as much as you can...

[@heidipapcunik4772]

I was just wondering if you are going to be affected by the new regulations for national parks 🤔

[@WALTERZOLNA]

I'm not going to go out of my way to specifically film there but I'm not going to shy away from it either. I think it's total b.s. The reality is they are not looking at channels of my size that get a couple hundred views a video. Im also confident that this ruling will eventually be reversed by a higher court. I mean let's put this into context, with all the issues in the world, with the fact that there are 100 million KZbin channels, and 2 billion users, the feds are going to come knocking on my door for a video of me walking through the woods and showing nature? No I don't think so. And quite frankly if that did happen I could probably publicize the issue and increase the size of my channel 10 fold. I'm not doing anything wrong morally which is what matters to me most, laws and rules change over time, and I will continue to do what I do.

[@heidipapcunik4772]

@WALTERZOLNA sorry didn't mean to upset you . I do agree it sticks

[@WALTERZOLNA]

@@heidipapcunik4772 no you didn't upset me at all please don't take what I said personally. I was just venting my feelings and frustrations on the issue which is a very valid and serious issue that effects KZbinrs like myself. I believe everything will ultimately work out in the end, I absolutely appreciate your question, thank you for asking it's an excellent topic of discussion.