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How (and Where) to Pick the Perfect Jersey Apple

Post author:Amber Egorov
Post published:09/19/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Food & Drink Local Guide Outdoors South Jersey
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Fall is for apple picking. Young and old, couples and kids alike, everyone loves the quintessential stroll through an orchard, searching for the most perfect speckled fruit. There’s nothing better than the smell of cool autumn air graced with sweet apple aromas swirl as you zigzag from tree to tree. Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, and Granny Smith are all varieties grown in New Jersey. Read on to find an apple-picking spot near you!

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Mercer County: NJspots Scavenger Hunt

Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
Post published:09/17/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Local Guide Outdoors Photography Scavenger Hunt
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Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Mercer County.

The 14 Best Places to Capture the Leaves Changing in New Jersey

Post author:alexivelasquez
Post published:09/16/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Hiking Local Guide Local Parks North Jersey Outdoors Photography South Jersey
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With the fall crisp air creeping in, the anticipation of fall colors is at an all-time high for a select few weeks in New Jersey.

9 Best Fall Foliage Hikes in New Jersey

Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
Post published:09/11/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Hiking Local Guide Local Parks North Jersey NYC Region Outdoors South Jersey
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The best time to get outside in New Jersey is arguably the fall, when the air is crisp and the leaves are changing!

Union County: NJspots Scavenger Hunt

Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
Post published:09/09/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Local Parks Outdoors Photography Scavenger Hunt
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Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Union County.

Black River Rock Ruins & Waterfall

Post author:Virginia, NJspots Founder
Post published:09/05/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Hiking Local Guide Outdoors
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One of the favorite spots of our founder, Virginia (@buewho), this trail loop and special place is a cool one to check out. Nestled in the back of the woods…

Hunterdon County: NJspots Scavenger Hunt

Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
Post published:09/03/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Local Guide Local Parks Outdoors Photography Scavenger Hunt
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Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Hunterdon County.

9 Top Spots for Mountain Biking in New Jersey

Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
Post published:08/29/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Local Guide North Jersey Outdoors South Jersey
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Get out on your bike and into the elements! We’ve created a mountain bike map to help you plan your next adventure. Use this as a tool to get you started.

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7 of the Best Gardens & Arboretums in the Garden State

Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
Post published:08/27/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Local Guide Local Parks Outdoors Photography Top Spots
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Take a tour of New Jersey by visiting these arboretums and gardens all around the Garden State — you’ll find some amazing flowers, sculptures, trees, and maybe some critters!

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