Jun 30. 2023: Your Summer 2023 Bucket List
With summer here it is time to plan out some super fun adventures. And here are a few fun locations around NJ that you should have on our 2023 summer bucket list!
Read moreWith summer here it is time to plan out some super fun adventures. And here are a few fun locations around NJ that you should have on our 2023 summer bucket list!
Read moreYou need to visit these fantastic NJ gardens this spring!
Read moreWe had a few great trail maintenance dates sent to us, which went right onto our calendar!
Read moreThe Lighthouse Challenge of NJ is a rain-or-shine, two-day opportunity to visit land-based lighthouses. museums and life-saving stations!
Read moreThe NJ State Park System has decided to stop (or not start) collecting park entrance fees this summer.
Read moreEach week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ with the hope that you find fun places to explore. This week we are sharing Round Valley, Wharton State Forest, Birch Grove, Estell Manor, and Cattus Island.
Read moreEach week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ with the hope that you find fun places to explore. This week we are sharing a view of the Water Gap, a tiny inchworm, the Watershed Institute, Washington Crossing, Duke Farms, Tripod Rock, and Fort Mott.
Read moreYou need to visit these amazing NJ gardens this spring!
Read moreEach week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ with the hope that you find fun places to explore. This week we are sharing the 18 Hole Disc Golf Course at Ocean County Park, Air-Mods Flight School, Holland Ridge Farms, Mercer County Park, UACNJ Observatory at Jenny Jump and the World War II Lookout Tower
Read moreEach week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ with the hope that you find fun places to explore. In this episode, we visit Grounds for Sculpture, the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, the Union Transportation Trail, Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve, Lord Stirling Park, and the Point Pleasant Boardwalk.
Read moreThe June Free Fishing Day is held in conjunction with National Fishing and Boating Week; the October date allows the public to take advantage of the fall trout stocking. Remember: on these days residents may fish on the Garden States public waters without a license or trout stamp.
Read moreEach week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ. We visit Mercer County Park, the Manasquan Reservoir, Stokes State Forest, Round Valley,Winding River Park, and theHoff-Vannatta Farmstead this week.
Read moreSpring 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 :)
Read moreSt. Patricks Day is right around the corner! We hope this will help you find an event near you!
Read moreWe love Allaire State Park and wanted to put up a fan site to show off all its beauty.
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Read moreFind a 4th of July celebration down by county.
Read moreA while back, some folks on the Point Pleasant Beach, Boro & Bay Head Community Group on Facebook asked about everyone's favorite parks to explore in the area. We figured we would share some of our favorites here!
Read moreWith the greener months of 2021 starting to pop up around the state, we wanted to help you find the most beautiful public gardens or arboretums of the great Garden State.
Read moreA few weeks back, we volunteered with one of our favorite local groups... Kiwanis Club of Point Pleasant. They put together a fun Easter event with games, an Easter egg hunt, and more! What a fun day with a great group of people!
Read moreWe started working on a new site that will help you find new places to explore. It is called the NJOutdoorMap.com
Read moreWe have a few fun new features coming to the site (and maybe to some other new sites) this year. Here are what we have so far!
Read moreNJ State Parks, and many County Parks opened this past weekend for passive recreation!
Read moreAll State Parks, State Forests and County Parks throughout New Jersey are now Closed until further notice.
Read moreOpen spaces at state parks and wildlife management areas open and available for passive recreation; enclosed facilities, campgrounds at state parks, forests and recreation areas closed.
Read moreSt. Patricks Day is right around the corner! We hope this will help you find an event near you!
Read moreThe New Jersey State Park Service is hosting 29 hikes, 1 mountain bike ride and 1 horseback ride in state parks, forests and historic sites on New Years Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes program. These free First Day Hikes offer a great incentive to get outside, exercise, experience history, enjoy nature, and celebrate the New Year with friends and family in one of your state parks.
Read moreThe Lighthouse Challenge of NJ is a rain or shine, two-day opportunity to visit 10 land-based lighthouses. one museum and two life-saving stations. Participants may purchase a souvenir pamphlet for only $2 and have it stamped at each stop of your journey!
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