Central NJ is a tough one thing to define. But we consider most of Mercer, Southern Middlesex, most of Monmouth, and a smidge of Ocean to be Central NJ. And within this northmagical realm, you will find historical places (like Washington Crossing SP), great fishing (in Assunpink WMA), and the future Capital To Coast trail! Come explore... you will love everything you find :)
New Jersey, with its rich history and vibrant communities, offers a multitude of events to celebrate Independence Day. From parades to fireworks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Below is a comprehensive list of some of the best events happening around New Jersey for the 4th of July in 2024.
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This cute farm in Wall, NJ has a happy herd of 12 or so alpacas. They also have a store with all the natural Alpaca products you need. We bought three pairs of socks :)
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Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by exploring some of the beautiful gardens and arboretums around New Jersey! Whether you're a nature lover or just looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, these destinations offer a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.
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The Lighthouse Challenge of NJ is a rain-or-shine, two-day opportunity to visit land-based lighthouses. museums and life-saving stations!
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With summer here it is time to plan out some super fun adventures. And here are a few fun locations around NJ that you should have on our 2023 summer bucket list!
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You need to visit these fantastic NJ gardens this spring!
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We had a few great trail maintenance dates sent to us, which went right onto our calendar!
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The NJ State Park System has decided to stop (or not start) collecting park entrance fees this summer.
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Each week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ with the hope that you find fun places to explore. This week we are sharing Round Valley, Wharton State Forest, Birch Grove, Estell Manor, and Cattus Island.
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Each week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ with the hope that you find fun places to explore. This week we are sharing a view of the Water Gap, a tiny inchworm, the Watershed Institute, Washington Crossing, Duke Farms, Tripod Rock, and Fort Mott.
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You need to visit these amazing NJ gardens this spring!
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Each week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ with the hope that you find fun places to explore. This week we are sharing the 18 Hole Disc Golf Course at Ocean County Park, Air-Mods Flight School, Holland Ridge Farms, Mercer County Park, UACNJ Observatory at Jenny Jump and the World War II Lookout Tower
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Each week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ with the hope that you find fun places to explore. In this episode, we visit Grounds for Sculpture, the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, the Union Transportation Trail, Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve, Lord Stirling Park, and the Point Pleasant Boardwalk.
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The June Free Fishing Day is held in conjunction with National Fishing and Boating Week; the October date allows the public to take advantage of the fall trout stocking. Remember: on these days residents may fish on the Garden States public waters without a license or trout stamp.
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Each week we share a few photos of fun places around NJ. We visit Mercer County Park, the Manasquan Reservoir, Stokes State Forest, Round Valley,Winding River Park, and theHoff-Vannatta Farmstead this week.
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Spring is here... flowers are blooming... days are getting longer... and many fun places around NJ will soon be opening for their 2022 season. Maybe you can find a new place to explore this spring :)
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St. Patricks Day is right around the corner! We hope this will help you find an event near you!
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We love Allaire State Park and wanted to put up a fan site to show off all its beauty.
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Follow along with our adventures on Instagram!
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Find a 4th of July celebration down by county.
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A while back, some folks on the Point Pleasant Beach, Boro & Bay Head Community Group on Facebook asked about everyone's favorite parks to explore in the area. We figured we would share some of our favorites here!
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With the greener months of 2021 starting to pop up around the state, we wanted to help you find the most beautiful public gardens or arboretums of the great Garden State.
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A few weeks back, we volunteered with one of our favorite local groups... Kiwanis Club of Point Pleasant. They put together a fun Easter event with games, an Easter egg hunt, and more! What a fun day with a great group of people!
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We started working on a new site that will help you find new places to explore. It is called the NJOutdoorMap.com
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We have a few fun new features coming to the site (and maybe to some other new sites) this year. Here are what we have so far!
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NJ State Parks, and many County Parks opened this past weekend for passive recreation!
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All State Parks, State Forests and County Parks throughout New Jersey are now Closed until further notice.
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