The Skylands Region (simply known as Skylands) is a region of New Jersey located in the north-west parts of the state. It is one of seven tourism regions established by the New Jersey State Department of Tourism; the others are Gateway Region, Greater Atlantic City Region, the Southern Shore Region, the Delaware River Region, the Shore Region, and the Central Jersey Region.[1]
The Skylands Region officially encompasses Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties. However, many include the Physiographic Province known as the "New Jersey Highlands" which starts roughly north of I-78 and west of I-287, includes snippets of Hunterdon, Somerset, Bergen, and half of Passaic County. The area features uplifted land, rolling hills and mountainous characteristics of North Jersey. The region contains 60,000 acres (240 km2) of state parkland and a diverse geography filled with lakes, rivers, and picturesque hills, known for its protected water resources and farmland. Development in this expanded definition is tightly regulated.
