9 Best Fall Hikes in New Jersey – Perfect for Colors & Foliage

The best time to get outside in New Jersey is arguably the fall, when the air is crisp and the leaves are changing!
Exploring Cheesequake State Park: New Jersey’s Natural Gem

Cheesequake State Park is perhaps one of the most overlooked state parks in New Jersey — even though a lot of you drive through it on the Parkway every day!
Best Photo Spots for Wildlife in New Jersey

New Jersey is home to a wide variety of “critters”, some are cute & cuddly while others are quite dangerous. If you walk along any trail or sit in a park you will certainly find squirrels and chipmunks running around as if they are late for their train. If you are quiet and look hard […]
Get Outside and Avoid Crowds at These New Jersey Hiking Spots

If you’re trying to avoid crowds these days, here are some amazing spots all over New Jersey to get you out and about!
New Jersey Border Hikes: New York Edition

Want a close-to-New-York adventure? Check out these hikes close to the Empire State border.
Hiking Hemlock Falls – Waterfall Hike in South Orange

Share It! Tweet It! LinkedIn Reddit Pin It! We get a lot of questions about this spot in South Mountain Reservation. And getting to this NJspots-follower favorite waterfall is easy! There are also a few things you can do here: Play with your dog in the shallow falls Explore the top of the falls Continue […]
Visiting Ocean County’s Wells Mills County Park

Wells Mills Park really is a feast for the senses and a Jersey Shore gem.
Through the Bogs of Burlington County: Black Run Preserve

Get out your hiking shoes (no really — your feet might get wet) and explore the bogs of South Jersey in this nature preserve.
Central Jersey’s Serene Plainsboro Preserve

The five miles of well-marked trails in this local park offer nine different length options for every style of hiker.
Exploring Laurie Chauncey Nature Trail Near Princeton

What most people aren’t aware of are the beautiful grounds surrounding the campus of this institution located just outside Princeton, in Lawrenceville, and the over 2 miles of trails that run alongside Stony Brook.
Discover Waterfalls at Apshawa Preserve

The word “apshawa†translates to, “upon the mountain.†This is a very fitting name for this preserve in West Milford; because there certainly is magic in the mountains here.
Top Gear for Hiking with Your Dog

If you’re ready to hit the trails with your best furry friend, you will need to ensure you have the right gear for them.
Hiking Through the Unexpected Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey

Follow Our Writer Previous Next Follow on AllTrails In 1961 ecology was not a “thing”; people weren’t talking about conservation and natural habitats for wildlife in the general population. Most people were discussed consumerism and modernization. Cavit and Hope Sawyer Buyukmichi weren’t like most people. In 1961 they purchased land in rural Buena Vista Township […]