Where the Martians Landed in New Jersey

• Post author:Mike DeSantis
• Post published:01/15/2021
• Post category:Central Jersey/Local Guide/Local Parks/Outdoors
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Did you know Martians landed in the New Jersey town of Grover’s Mill?

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The Wildlife of Davidson’s Mill Pond Park

• Post author:Sue Fajgier
• Post published:01/13/2021
• Post category:Central Jersey/Hiking/Local Guide/Local Parks/Outdoors
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The real hidden gems in New Jersey are the hundreds of small county and township parks tucked into the neighborhoods all over our state.

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Visit Princeton’s Infamous Suspension Bridge

• Post author:Sue Fajgier
• Post published:12/22/2020
• Post category:Central Jersey/Hiking/Local Guide/Local Parks/Outdoors
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A step-by-step guide on how to visit that, yes that, bridge in Central Jersey.

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Visit the Largest of the Natural Lands’ Preserves, Home to Turkey Point Bridge

• Post author:Sue Fajgier
• Post published:12/16/2020
• Post category:Hiking/Jersey Shore/Local Guide/Local Parks/Outdoors/South Jersey
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Explore this wild South Jersey gem for hiking, birding, or night photography.

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South Jersey’s Maurice River Bluffs Preserve

• Post author:Sue Fajgier
• Post published:12/08/2020
• Post category:Hiking/Jersey Shore/Local Guide/Local Parks/Outdoors/South Jersey
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If you’re looking for a quiet escape in South Jersey and a chance to observe birds, climb on some concrete ruins, or a quiet walk along the river, this is definitely a place you’ll want on your list.

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Discover Miquin Woods in Hunterdon County

• Post author:Sue Fajgier
• Post published:12/04/2020
• Post category:Central Jersey/Hiking/Local Guide/Local Parks/Outdoors
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Hike and explore Miquin Woods Preserve, a little jewel in the Hunterdon County Park System.

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Where Wolves (Still) Howl in New Jersey

• Post author:Lindsay McNamara
• Post published:11/18/2020
• Post category:Local Guide/Local Parks/North Jersey
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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.

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Hiking Peanut Leap Cascade & Giant Stairs in Palisades Interstate Park

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

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See It All from Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook

• Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
• Post published:11/09/2020
• Post category:Central Jersey/Jersey Shore/Local Guide/Local Parks/Outdoors
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This spot sits on the highest natural elevation on the Atlantic Seaboard — 266 feet above sea level.

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Hiking Hemlock Falls

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

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