Hiking the Ruins of Estell Manor

• Post author:Sue Fajgier
• Post published:04/01/2021
• Post category:Hiking/Local Parks/Outdoors/South Jersey
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Nestled quietly in the forests of Atlantic County in South Jersey is Estell Manor, former home to over 8,000 employees of the Bethlehem Loading Company.

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Through the Bogs of Burlington County: Black Run Preserve

• Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
• Post published:02/18/2021
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Get out your hiking shoes (no really — your feet might get wet) and explore the bogs of South Jersey in this nature preserve.

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Among the Pines: Poplar Road Wildlife Sanctuary

• Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
• Post published:02/11/2021
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Explore this hidden forest in Bergen County — and make sure to take your hiking boots AND your camera!

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Visiting Ocean County’s Wells Mills County Park

• Post author:Sue Fajgier
• Post published:02/10/2021
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Wells Mills Park really is a feast for the senses and a Jersey Shore gem.

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Central Jersey’s Serene Plainsboro Preserve

• Post author:Sue Fajgier
• Post published:02/01/2021
• Post category:Central Jersey/Hiking/Local Guide/Local Parks/Outdoors
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The five miles of well-marked trails in this local park offer nine different length options for every style of hiker.

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21 New Places to Explore in New Jersey in 2021

• Post author:Abbey Dufoe, NJspots Editor
• Post published:01/21/2021
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It's time to explore some new places in 2021! Check out some new (and new-to-you!) places this year and let us know where you end up.

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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
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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
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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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