A northern New Jersey entrepreneur, Catherine Pansini leads a team at Keller Williams and has been recognized as among the top Realtors in Morris County. Passionate about the outdoors, Catherine Pansini enjoys activities that range from boating to hiking in her free time.
Preserving a valuable tract of nature amid the suburban communities of Chatham and Harding, Loantaka Brook Reservation spans more than 570 acres. One of the popular outdoors destinations in the region, it welcomes equestrians, hikers, and cyclists, as well as cross-country skiers in the winter. Set on low-lying terrain, the park encompasses wetlands and forest, as well as a stream and picnic-friendly pond.
The park is close to the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which features similar terrain but is considerably more marshy. This location is a premier destination for wildlife lovers, and is considered on par with the Meadowlands by bird watchers. An ideal place to begin exploring the refuge is at the wildlife observation center, which offers a number of short interpretative trails over boardwalks. These are ideal for exploring the biologically diverse marsh environment without getting wet.
