Author: Lauren Bowers

Lauren Bowers is a Research Assistant at New Jersey Monthly. In May 2014, she graduated from Marist College with a degree in Communications. Lauren is a Jersey-bred homebody with a wanderer's soul and she recently backpacked Europe solo. She's normally reading a handful of books at a time and refuses to go a day without coffee.
Barnegat Lighthouse.

View From the Top

October 10, 2016

Racing against time to complete New Jersey's Lighthouse Challenge.

Seen in: Getaways, Jersey Shore

Summer Rental Do’s & Don’ts

June 10, 2016

Simple tips to make the most of your vacation. (You can thank us later.)

Seen in: Jersey Shore

Parkman Sunglasses is a DIY Project Turned Bright Idea

June 7, 2016

Chatham natives create an innovative line of shades with Parkman Sunglasses.

Seen in: Style & Shopping

Doggie Days of Summer

June 1, 2016

Finding a Shore destination amenable to dogs and their owners can be “ruff,” but these 16 sites let dogs have their day in the summer sun.

Seen in: Animals, Beaches, Jersey Shore, Jersey Travel

Small planes and gliders zip past the windows at Donna's Runway Cafe.

Hidden Jersey: Food & Drink

May 26, 2016

From a diner at a rural airport to a French chocolatorium, these lesser-known dining establishments are sure to delight.

Seen in: Eat & Drink

Summer sippers at Avenue include, from left, Pineapple Cilantro Jalapeno Margarita (made with Milagro Tequila); Peach Passion (360 Georgia Peach vodka); and Le Blue Fairy (Belvedere Wild Berry vodka).

Feet in the Sand, Cocktail in Hand

May 23, 2016

We’ve traveled the Shore stem to stern and found 12 fun spots where you can sip a summery drink within sight of the splashing surf.

Seen in: Beaches, Beverages, Eat & Drink, Jersey Shore

Bruce Dehnert, head of ceramics at Peters Valley, sits inside the craft school's 46-foot-long Anagama kiln.

Hidden Jersey: Arts & Entertainment

May 16, 2016

Whether it's music, sculpture or crafts you seek, these cultural touchstones will soothe your artistic soul.

Seen in: Jersey Living, Music

Wood Stack Pizza Kitchen

April 22, 2016

Wood Stack Pizza Kitchen in Pine Brook is well-named. It bakes its Neapolitan pizzas in a wood-burning oven and offers many other Italian specialties to go with them.

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Prosciutto Verde Pie.

Coney Island Pizza

March 17, 2016

Never mind Coney Island Pizza is in Morris County. Its pizzas, baked in a wood-burning oven, come in classic and contemporary varieties and are terrific.

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12 Reasons There’s No Place Better than NJ in the Spring

March 16, 2016

You know it's true.

Seen in: Just For the Web, Listicle, Outdoors