Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor, Author at NJspots

Climate Change in New Jersey: a Talk by the State Climatologist

Climate change is affecting New Jersey. Here’s how, and here’s how the state is taking action.

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Meetup Wrapup: Asbury Park Cleanup

This past weekend, NJspots hosted a dual meetup/cleanup in Asbury Park on the beach and boardwalk.

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Meetup/Cleanup: Asbury Park Boardwalk

Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
05/14/2019
Event / Jersey Shore / Local Guide / Outdoors / South Jersey
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Join the NJspots community on the Asbury Park Boardwalk for our third meetup of 2019! RSVP for FREE https://www.instagram.com/p/BjKtSo9Atgm/ We'll be cleaning up a section of the beach/boardwalk as well…

Meetup Wrapup: Earth Day Cleanup

Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
04/22/2019
Event / Local Parks / North Jersey / Outdoors
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This past weekend, NJspots hosted an Earth Day-themed meetup to cleanup a local park on Saturday, April 20.

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4 Spots to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset in North Jersey

Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
04/15/2019
Hiking / Local Guide / Local Parks / North Jersey / NYC Region / Outdoors
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New Jersey has some of the top places to watch the sunrise and sunset. So sit back, relax, and watch the show at these amazing spots in North Jersey.

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Have a Rocky Hiking Adventure in Schooley’s Mountain Park

Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
04/01/2019
Hiking / Local Guide / Local Parks / North Jersey / Outdoors
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Explore this Long Valley hike, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference’s Hike of the Week, for a variety of outdoor elements — starting the hiking season off strong!

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3 Ways to Discover the Wetlands in the Meadowlands

Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
03/26/2019
Hiking / Local Guide / Local Parks / North Jersey / NYC Region / Outdoors
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The Meadowlands may be known for the racetrack or the sports complex, but nestled next to the Turnpike and the Hackensack River is Richard W. DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands Environment Center.

Walk with the wildlife along the boardwalk and see the New York City skyline from this waterfront park in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

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Hit the Trail with NYNJTC’s Hike of the Week

Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
03/04/2019
Hiking / Local Guide / North Jersey / NYC Region / Outdoors
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New Jersey is filled with trails — both long and short! — to get you exploring from the mountains to the shore. Whether you’re a fan of cliff side hikes that lead to waterfalls, or winding walks in the woods, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference’s Hike of the Week will get you started on all the Garden State has to offer.

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Find a New Community (& Explore with Purpose) with Hike the World

Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
02/19/2019
Central Jersey / Hiking / North Jersey / Outdoors
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If you’ve ever wanted to join a hiking group in New Jersey but didn’t know where to start, begin with Hike the World — you’ll find an upbeat group of hikers shining a light on mental health awareness through hiking and getting outside.

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