Traveling a Thompson Park Bridge Trail

Have you been to lately?

New timber bridges now run through the county's 667-acre , giving walkers, joggers and cyclists a unique five-mile elevated path to traverse.

The looped bridge trail gives naturalists and exercise enthusiasts a view of natural habitats they otherwise wouldn't be able to travel through.

Holmdel resident Alicia Baylock, who has been watching the progress of the bridge buidling during her early-morning bike rides, has documented and shared her experiences with Patch. 

Above are some excerpts from her photo journal that span from September through the end of March. 

Also, scheduled tonight at Thompson Park:

Earth Hour Under the Night Sky at the Thompson Park Visitor Center, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, on Saturday, March 31. 

From 8 to 9:30 pm, enjoy games, art, star gazing and treasure hunts. At 8:30 p.m., the Visitor Center will go dark in observance of Earth Hour. 

The cost is $10 per family (2-4 people per family). Registration is accepted but not required. For more information or to register, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 1.