Spring is here... flowers are blooming... days are getting longer... and many fun places around NJ will soon be opening for their 2022 season. Maybe you can find a new place to explore this spring :)
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NJ State Parks, and many County Parks opened this past weekend for passive recreation!
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In 2017, I started a journey to change my health. I am down 60 pounds, down many shirt sizes, needed to put many new holes in my belt, can go for long hikes without taking breaks and can even mow my entire yard without being wrecked for the rest of the day. I am now able to do more and have a bit more of the life I want. It is a great start, but I still have a long way to go.
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Pick one or join us for many of our fabulous featured events during the 2018 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival!
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Due to the government shutdown in the State of New Jersey, all State Parks, Forests, Historic Sites, and Recreation Areas will be closed until further notice.
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We have a bit of a soft spot for scenic train rides, and always search them out whenever we are out exploring. We hope this list helps you find a few scenic train rides for your next adventure!
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Many years ago, the beauty of this state inspired me to explore everything that NJ had to offer, and to capture everything that I was seeing. I found that there is much more to this state than the rolling hills of the north and the crashing waves down the shore. There are playgrounds, forests, zoos, museums, miles of trails, sights to see, and adventures to be had, all within a short drive for many. This inspiration to explore grew into a need, or even a passion, to share what I was seeing. This turned in to GetOutsideNJ.com. I just hope my passion and my adventures around the state inspire you to explore a bit as well.
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Allaire State Park is a great place to bike, camp, hike, jog, hunt, Geocache and paddle. It allows us to enjoy all our favorite activities in one place, right in the middle of NJ.
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The Union Transportation Trail is ideal for equestrians, hikers, walkers, joggers and bicyclists. The packed gravel, linear trail leads you 4 miles through Cream Ridge.
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This weeks 'Featured Place(s) is Forge Pond and Metedeconk River (near Forge). Why this location? Because it is our favorite place to kayak in Central NJ.
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