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Pine Barrens

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Pine Barrens
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“Pine barrens, pine plains, sand plains, or pineland areas occur throughout the U.S. from Florida to Maine as well as the Midwest, West, and Canada and parts of Eurasia. A well-known habitat to North Americans is the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Pine barrens are generally pine forests in otherwise…”
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Atlas ObscuraSep 14

Cryptid Tourism: The Best Museums, Destinations & Festivals Across America

What is a cryptid? A cryptid is an animal whose existence has been suggested but not proven by science—creatures like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, and the Jersey Devil. The term comes from cryptozoology, the study of “hidden animals.” Quick Reference: Cryptid Destinations at a Glance Destination Location Cryptid Hours Admission Access Notes International Cryptozoology Museum…

Forest where the Jersey Devil allegedly roams.

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