Dredging the Wildwoods Back Bays 2024 Those driving around North Wildwood’s back streets may have noticed something strange. The lots behind ACME and the North Wildwood boat ramp have large pipes, geotextile bags, and machinery coming from the bays. This is part of the Wildwood Channel Complex dredging project. In a bid to restore safe …
Wildwoods Dune Project Update A long-awaited shore protection project is finally taking tangible shape after over a decade of collaborative efforts between The Wildwoods, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The initiative, which aims to bolster the shoreline defenses not just for North Wildwood …
The Wildwoods Featured on British Travel Show Doo Wop played a significant role in the cultural history of America and nowhere else in the country does Doo Wop shine so brightly. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Wildwoods emerged as one of the most popular vacation destinations for families, particularly from the Philadelphia and New …
North Wildwood Receives $10.3M Boardwalk Preservation Grant North Wildwood is poised for a significant revitalization effort following the announcement of a substantial grant for Boardwalk Reconstruction. On Friday, February 23, city officials received news of a $10.3 million windfall, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing preservation of the Jersey Shore’s iconic boardwalks. This grant, …
Battleship New Jersey Prepares For Dry-Docking After more than three decades standing tall as a symbol of American naval power, the Battleship New Jersey is embarking on a historic journey. On Thursday, March 21, the Battleship will make its way to dry dock for maintenance, marking the first time it has undergone such a procedure …
Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Moves Forward Fast Wildwood’s beloved boardwalk is once again undergoing a facelift this winter. With three distinct rehabilitation projects dubbed Phases III, IV, and V, the city is gearing up to enhance the iconic boardwalk experience for everyone. Fred M. Schiavone Construction Leads the Way Leading the charge in these revitalization efforts …
North Wildwood Motel to go Condo? For the past few years, we have seen a very different shift in summer accommodations in the Wildwoods. In the early 2000s, we had the condo boom which saw many historic Doo-Wop motels demolished to make room for condominiums. That push lasted for many years and cost the island …
Cape May’s Ghost Tracks Could Partly Be Removed The world-famous Cape May Ghost Tracks may soon vanish into history as the Pond Creek Restoration Project progresses. These Century-old railroad tracks, often dubbed the “ghost tracks,” emerged from the sandy shores of Cape May periodically, typically following intense storms. This phenomenon sees the tracks briefly visible …
The Mystery of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens Giant Letters If you ever check out the area near Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in Ocean County, New Jersey on Google Maps or Google Earth, you might notice something strange. In the forest, there are these really big letters carved out, like “L,” “T,” “V,” “O,” “J,” and …
When Does The Wildwood Boardwalk Open? It’s that time of year when the cold days of winter make us long for the hot summer days in the Wildwoods. One of the biggest questions posed this time is, “When Does the Wildwood Boardwalk open for the year?” While it might be a simple question, there isn’t …