State Parks

You don’t have to go to the ends of the Earth to get away from it all....
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Artist Matthew Jensen's exhibit opens at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey on April 14....
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These four short Appalachian Trail hikes will go a long way toward helping you connect with nature—and some great foliage views. ...
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The Creature Show is a documentary web series that aims to educate viewers on Jersey's threatened and endangered species. ...
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Whether your dad is an outdoorsman or an oenophile, he'll love these exceptional Father's Day activities....
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Wharton State Forest

September 13, 2010

With the Batsto Village, a once-vital ironworks camp, Wharton State Forest offers history as well as nature....
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Stop by the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park for environmental exhibits and events, or relive history at the very site where Washington launched his famous surprise attack. ...
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For a chance to see autumn at its best, scale the boulders at Wawayanda State Park. ...
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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 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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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 in Jersey City offers a refuge for urbanites seeking a respite from the bustle of city life....
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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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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 in Sussex County provides one of the most spectacular panoramas in New Jersey for autumn foliage. ...
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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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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, which spans part of Warren and Sussex counties, offers hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, bicycling, and horseback riding. ...
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There is something for everyone at Allaire State Park in Farmingdale. ...
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