Roadside Photo Spots: North Jersey
New Jersey is a treasure chest filled with wonders – if only you have the spirit to look for them. Here's a small sampling of amazing road-side attractions to photograph.
Explore 365 Episode 4: Running The Length of NJ with Cole Crosby
Welcome to the Explore 365 Podcast with NJspots.
Among the Pines: Poplar Road Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore this hidden forest in Bergen County — and make sure to take your hiking boots AND your camera!
The Ultimate Guide to New Jersey National Wildlife Refuges
Get out into nature at these five spots from the very top to the very bottom of New Jersey.
Where Wolves (Still) Howl in New Jersey
There are a few places in New Jersey where you can still hear wolves — though no longer wild, howl. One of our favorites is Lakota Wolf Preserve.
Hiking Peanut Leap Cascade & Giant Stairs in Palisades Interstate Park
Hike two of the best spots in Palisades Park with this guide.
Hiking The Stairway To Heaven Trail in Vernon, New Jersey
The overall length of the trail is about 4 miles out and back. The gain of elevation is around 1000 feet, so you're gaining a lot of elevation in a short period of time. This hike is great for beginners in the New Jersey area and also good for families and/or pets.
Exploring Palisades Park from Above and Below
Palisades Interstate Park — which stretches from Fort Lee to Alpine — has it all. You can hike all day up by the New Jersey-New York state line, or enjoy a casual stroll through a picnic area down by the Hudson River in the afternoon. Pack up your car or your backpack and head up to this versatile park to see what North Jersey has to offer all year round.
Visiting Eagle Rock Reservation
Explore this North Jersey park for picnic, overlook, and hiking spots.
