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Visiting Sandy Hook & Fort Hancock

Post author:tuachiabraham
Post published:04/15/2022
Post category:Central Jersey Food & Drink Jersey Shore Local Guide Local Parks NYC Region Outdoors
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The Hook is also home to the (guess the name?) Sandy Hook lighthouse (right? who would have thought?). There you can sign up for a tour and walk your way to the top of the of it; tours are offered for free every hour from 1:00-4:00 pm, and they DO fill up.

4 Spots to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset in North Jersey

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:04/15/2022
Post category: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. 1.…

Get Outside and Avoid Crowds at These New Jersey Hiking Spots

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:04/15/2022
Post category:Central Jersey Hiking Local Guide Local Parks North Jersey NYC Region Outdoors
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If you're trying to avoid crowds these days, here are some amazing spots all over New Jersey to get you out and about!

Warren County

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:04/15/2022
Post category:Hiking Local Guide Local Parks North Jersey Outdoors Photography Scavenger Hunt
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Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Warren County.

Where the Martians Landed in New Jersey

Post author:Mike DeSantis
Post published:04/15/2022
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?

Bernadette Morales Nature Trails

Post author:Sue Fajgier
Post published:04/15/2022
Post category:Hiking Local Guide Local Parks Outdoors
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Follow Our Writer Previous Next Follow on AllTrails You want to go for a hike on a beautiful Spring day after being cooped up all Winter; but you don’t want…

6 State Parks Perfect To Visit for Hiking in New Jersey

Post author:Virginia, NJspots Founder
Post published:04/15/2022
Post category:Central Jersey Hiking Jersey Shore Local Guide Local Parks North Jersey Outdoors South Jersey
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Looking to escape the concrete jungle of the urban areas in New Jersey or even New York City? We have some of our favorite State Parks to visit in the State of New Jersey that are perfect for hiking. We have included some of the recent photos that our community has shared with us at these locations. If you are looking for further information or have any questions, be sure to email us!

Meetup Wrapup: Earth Day Cleanup

Post author:Abbey Dufoe
Post published:04/15/2022
Post category: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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New Jersey State Parks Reopening on 5/2

Post author:Virginia, NJspots Founder
Post published:04/15/2022
Post category:Hiking Local Guide Local Parks Outdoors
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All New Jersey State Parks will be reopening to the public after being closed for weeks due to COVID-19. This is great news as the weather is getting warmer and families are itching to escape the constraints of stay-at-home orders.