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Oct 12. 2026: Lighthouse Challenge of NJ 2026: 16 Sites, One Weekend (Oct 17 and 18)

11 lighthouses, 4 lifesaving stations and a museum, Sandy Hook to Paulsboro, open 8 am to 6 pm Oct 17 and 18. $10 to play, night climbs Saturday.

Apr 1. 2026: Places to walk near Howell, NJ

Here are some places to walk near Howell, NJ

Jun 10. 2024: Celebrating Independence Day in New Jersey: 2024 Events

New Jersey, with its rich history and vibrant communities, offers a multitude of events to celebrate Independence Day. From parades to fireworks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Below is a comprehensive list of some of the best events happening around New Jersey for the 4th of July in 2024.

May 25. 2024: 10 Places to Pick Your Own Strawberries!

May 4. 2024: Alpacas are the best. Especially at Alpacas On Allaire

This cute farm in Wall, NJ has a happy herd of 12 or so alpacas. They also have a store with all the natural Alpaca products you need. We bought three pairs of socks :)

Apr 14. 2024: 30+ Gardens and Arboretums You Should Visit Spring, 2024!

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by exploring some of the beautiful gardens and arboretums around New Jersey! Whether you're a nature lover or just looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, these destinations offer a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

Oct 9. 2023: 2023 Lighthouse Challenge of NJ - How Many Will You Visit? (Oct 21st & 22nd)

The Lighthouse Challenge of NJ is a rain-or-shine, two-day opportunity to visit land-based lighthouses. museums and life-saving stations!

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!

Apr 16. 2023: 28 Gardens and Arboretums You Should Visit This Spring!

You need to visit these fantastic NJ gardens this spring!

Mar 17. 2023: New Trail Maintenance Dates Posted!

We had a few great trail maintenance dates sent to us, which went right onto our calendar!

May 26. 2022: No Park Entrance Fees at State Parks for 2022

The NJ State Park System has decided to stop (or not start) collecting park entrance fees this summer.

May 19. 2022: Photos of the week! May 19

Each 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.

May 12. 2022: Photos of the week! May 12

Each 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.

May 9. 2022: 25+ Gardens and Arboretums You Should Visit This Spring!

You need to visit these amazing NJ gardens this spring!

Apr 28. 2022: Photos of the week! April 28

Each 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

Apr 14. 2022: Photos of the week! April 14

Each 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.

Apr 8. 2022: New Jersey's Free Fishing Days - June 4 and October 22, 2022

The 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.

Apr 7. 2022: Photos of the week! April 7

Each 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.

Mar 26. 2022: 30+ Fun Locations Opening for their 2022 Season

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 :)

Mar 15. 2022: Daffodil Days in Allentown, March 2022

Feb 23. 2022: St Patrick's Day Parades (2022)

St. Patricks Day is right around the corner! We hope this will help you find an event near you!

Feb 15. 2022: ExploringAllaire.com - A new Side Project

We love Allaire State Park and wanted to put up a fan site to show off all its beauty.

Sep 7. 2021: Places to walk near Brick, NJ

Here are some places to walk near Brick, NJ

Sep 5. 2021: Are you Instagram? Say Hello :)

Follow along with our adventures on Instagram!

Jun 1. 2021: 4th of July/Independence Day Celebrations By County (2021)

Find a 4th of July celebration down by county.

May 1. 2021: 20 Cool Places to Hike within 20 Miles of Point Pleasant

A 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!

May 1. 2021: 25+ Gardens and Arboretums You Should Visit This Spring!

With 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.

Apr 20. 2021: Easter with the Kiwanis Club of Point Pleasant

A 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!

Jul 16. 2020: Have you visited the NJ Outdoor Map yet? You should...

We started working on a new site that will help you find new places to explore. It is called the NJOutdoorMap.com

May 19. 2020: New Parks And Places May, 2020

We 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!