In Review: 2019 Top NJspots & Numbers
As 2019 comes to a close, we wanted to take our time to reflect on the top spots that our community wanted to know more about on NJspots.com. Whether you…
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…
Meetup Wrapup: Stairway to Heaven with Hike the World
Last weekend, we collaborated with Hike the World on a sold out (!!!) hike up to the majestic Pinwheel Vista, part of the Appalachian Trail in Vernon, New Jersey. …
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…
Meetup Hike: Stairway To Heaven with Hike the World
SOLD OUT! JOIN WAITLIST Co-hosted by Hike the World and NJspots, we will be hiking up Stairway to Heaven to Pinwheel Vista in beautiful Vernon, NJ! This is a short,…
2-Day Delaware Water Gap Hiking Meetup with PA Collective
NJspots is excited to announce joint meetups and hiking events with our friends at Pennsylvania Collective! Join us for a 2-Part Hiking Meetup in June & July hiking through the…
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.…
Local Guide: The Pine Barrens – No Jersey Devil Required!
Interested in the Pine Barrens, but wary about the perils of isolated forests and spotty cell service? Luckily, there exist a few parks on the edges of that vast swath of trees that can serve as your gateway for many adventures to come!
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!
Peaceful Hiking in Central Jersey at Plainsboro Preserve
Just 30 minutes outside Princeton, NJ lies 1,000 acres of dense forests, wide fields, and lakeside views — the Plainsboro Preserve. The Plainsboro Preserve is owned and operated by NJ Audubon and is free and open to public from dawn to dusk.