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Hiking Peanut Leap Cascade & Giant Stairs in Palisades Interstate Park

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:11/16/2020
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Hike two of the best spots in Palisades Park with this guide.

Hiking The Stairway To Heaven Trail in Vernon, New Jersey

Post author:Virginia, NJspots Founder
Post published:11/15/2020
Post category:Hiking Local Guide North Jersey Outdoors
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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

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:11/02/2020
Post category:Hiking Local Guide North Jersey NYC Region Outdoors
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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.

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Hiking Hemlock Falls

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:11/02/2020
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Hike to Hemlock Falls in South Mountain Reservation with this guide.

Visiting Eagle Rock Reservation

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:10/26/2020
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Explore this North Jersey park for picnic, overlook, and hiking spots.

Take An Autumn Stroll Through Chester, NJ

Post author:Christy Rules
Post published:10/24/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Local Guide North Jersey Outdoors Top Spots
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Looking to celebrate all of the wonderful feelings that come with enjoying fall in New Jersey? Look no further than historic Chester! Teeming with charm and style, Chester’s main thoroughfare offers an abundance of specialty shops and unique dining experiences.

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Explore These Haunted Spots this Halloween

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:10/05/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Local Guide North Jersey NYC Region Outdoors Philly Region South Jersey
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These are some of our favorite haunted spots in New Jersey... or are they?

Visiting Watchung Reservation

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:10/02/2020
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Watchung Reservation is a unique spot in Union County that spans a few towns, boasts a lake and deserted village, and is even the home of fossils. What else do you need to know?

Basking Ridge: Your Gateway to the Outdoors

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:09/26/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Hiking Local Guide Local Parks North Jersey Outdoors Travel
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Basking Ridge is your gateway to many outdoor spots in New Jersey. Its proximity to highways 78, 287, and 206 help you explore quickly and efficiently all over Somerset, Morris, and Union counties!