State Parks
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The days may be shorter, but with so much to pack into them, they have a bracing urgency that summer can't match. So bundle up and enjoy.
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Best of New Jersey: Recreation
In the warmer months, there are no shortage of recreation activities offered in NJ. Our readers have a few unique choices of their own...along with some staple favorites.
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Riding the D&R
A 19th-century towpath provides the perfect trail for riverside biking, hiking, and more.
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The State of the Parks
Fall is the perfect time to experience NJ’s state-run
recreation areas. We check out 16 of our favorites.
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Wharton State Forest
With the Batsto Village, a once-vital ironworks camp, Wharton State Forest offers history as well as nature.
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Washington Crossing State Park
Stop by the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville for environmental exhibits and events, or relive history at the very site where Washington launched his famous surprise attack.
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Wawayanda State Park
For a chance to see autumn at its best, scale the boulders at Wawayanda State Park.
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Ringwood State Park
With the 96-acre New Jersey State Botanical Garden, and the tree-covered Ramapo Mountains serving as a backdrop, Ringwood State Park is the perfect place to wile away autumn hours.
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Rancocas State Park
Rancocas State Park in Burlington County can be enjoyed in many ways, but the two most favored methods are—by canoe or kayak, or guided tour.
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Parvin State Park
The diverse woodlands of Parvin State Park, situated on the edge of the Pine Barrens in Pittsgrove, feature more than 200 varieties of flowering plants.
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Liberty State Park
Liberty State Park in Jersey City offers a refuge for urbanites seeking a respite from the bustle of city life.
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Island Beach State Park
With summertime crowds departing, Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park is a great place for a little recreational saltwater fishing.
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Jenny Jump State Forest
Seven trails allow visitors to explore 11.7 miles of pristine forest land at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope.
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High Point State Park
High Point State Park in Sussex County provides one of the most spectacular panoramas in New Jersey for autumn foliage.
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Hacklebarney State Park
Hacklebarney State Park in Long Valley may be small and secluded, but it's the perfect place to escape to nature.
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Cheesequake State Park
Cheesequake State Park has little to do with tasty desserts, but plenty to do with open fields, marshes, a white cedar swamp,and Pine Barrens habitats.
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Cape May Point State Park
Cape May Point State Park, located in fresh and saltwater wetlands in the southernmost tip of the state, hosts some of the most diverse bird varieties on the East Coast.
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Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Allamuchy Mountain State Park, which spans part of Warren and Sussex counties, offers hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, bicycling, and horseback riding.
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Allaire State Park and Historic Village
There is plenty for everyone at Allaire State Park in Farmingdale.
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A Walk In The Park
Autumn is an ideal time for a walk—and a picnic—in one of the area’s lush parks.
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