Best Places & Times To Find Fall Colors on the East Coast
Have no doubt — New Jersey is the greatest! But we love to travel in the fall to get the best glimpses of fall color. As of now (mid-September), fall…
Top 11 Hikes in New Jersey This Labor Day
Despite the summer, unfortunately, coming to a close in New Jersey, we still have our adventure adrenaline running! Labor Day is typically the "end of summer" but for us, it's…
The OTHER National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey
If you are a birder or weekend warrior, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time in the wildlife refuges most familiar in the Garden State: Great Swamp National Wildlife…
Hiking Sourland Mountain Preserve
Do you have a list of your favorite hiking trails in New Jersey? If so, then add this to the list! Sourland Mountain Preserve located in Hillsborough Township is full…
Meetup Wrapup: Earth Day Cleanup
This past weekend, NJspots hosted an Earth Day-themed meetup to cleanup a local park on Saturday, April 20.
4 Spots to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset in North Jersey
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.…
Have a Rocky Hiking Adventure in Schooley’s Mountain Park
Explore this Long Valley hike, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference’s Hike of the Week, for a variety of outdoor elements — starting the hiking season off strong!
3 Ways to Discover the Wetlands in the Meadowlands
The Meadowlands may be known for the racetrack or the sports complex, but nestled next to the Turnpike and the Hackensack River is Richard W. DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands Environment Center.
Walk with the wildlife along the boardwalk and see the New York City skyline from this waterfront park in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.
#optoutside this New Year with First Day Hikes
The weather forecast in New Jersey is looking gorgeous for New Year’s Day 2019! That’s the perfect excuse to get out for some fresh air and exercise in one of New Jersey’s State Parks. The NJ State Park Service is hosting guided hikes and mountain bike rides across the region on January 1st, 2019.
The 14 Best Places to Capture the Leaves Changing in New Jersey
If you’re the adventurous type and love nothing more during this season than capturing the beautiful colors the leaves are changing, you’ve come to the right place. New Jersey is full of parks, forests, and arboretums that might be the perfect place to take pictures of the fall foliage, but we’ve rounded up some of the best locations for you. Be sure to tag your photos with #NJspotsFall when you visit!