Stretching from the northernmost border of NJ/NY/PA to northern Mercer/Northern Monmouth, NNJ provides access to all types of landscape. You will find the tallest point (High Point), beautiful overlooks of NYC (Eagle Rock Reservation), and fun beach access (Sandy Hook).
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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A few years back, we found a friendly #hiking group on Meetup hosting a hike at Spruce Run. Since we have never done anything beyond camping there, we tagged along!
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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 Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Branch Brook Park every April.. and this April is no different. :)
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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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The NJ State Park System has decided to stop (or not start) collecting park entrance fees this summer.
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NJ's indoor ski slope, Big Snow, will reopen this memorial Day.
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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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Portions of Sparta Mountain WMA Temporarily Closed to the Public while logging continues
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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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Follow along with our adventures on Instagram!
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Find a 4th of July celebration down by county.
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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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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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Open spaces at state parks and wildlife management areas open and available for passive recreation; enclosed facilities, campgrounds at state parks, forests and recreation areas closed.
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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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The New Jersey State Park Service is hosting 29 hikes, 1 mountain bike ride and 1 horseback ride in state parks, forests and historic sites on New Years Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes program. These free First Day Hikes offer a great incentive to get outside, exercise, experience history, enjoy nature, and celebrate the New Year with friends and family in one of your state parks.
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The Lighthouse Challenge of NJ is a rain or shine, two-day opportunity to visit 10 land-based lighthouses. one museum and two life-saving stations. Participants may purchase a souvenir pamphlet for only $2 and have it stamped at each stop of your journey!
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