Atop Kittatinny Ridge in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area lie Crater Lake and Hemlock Pond, two of Northwest New Jersey’s most scenic mountain waters. Carved out by glaciers more than 20,000 years ago, Crater Lake is the more popular of the two, offering great views just steps from the parking lot. For those…
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High Point State Park is one of New Jersey’s most popular outdoor destinations. Most visitors don’t know, however, that a distinct, lesser-known corner of the park lies below the main mountain: Lusscroft Farm. A historic former dairy operation, Lusscroft Farm offers a network of scenic trails split into two distinct sections: The Ridge and The…
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One of the most unique aspects of Essex County’s South Mountain Reservation is its Wildflower Sculpture Park. The park is a small section of the much larger reservation, featuring numerous small and large pieces of art. The collection stays fresh by constantly rotating new works in and out, featuring a mix of permanent and temporary…
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The Hidden Wetumpka Falls
Wetumpka Falls is a hidden waterfall located in Somerset County’s Watchung Borough. Situated just below the busy Village Green and Watchung Circle, hundreds of people drive past this waterfall daily without ever knowing it exists. Visitors can park in one of the many lots around the traffic circle and walk to the site, marked only…
Hiking to the Filthy Green Brook Falls at Watchung Reservation
Union County’s Watchung Reservation is home to the small Green Brook Falls. While this could be a nice local gem, visitors’ complete disrespect and an apparent lack of maintenance make it one of the worst waterfalls in New Jersey. If you like hiking over literal bags of garbage and enjoy the smell of rotting food,…
Hiking to Bridgewater’s Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls is a scenic waterfall located in Bridgewater’s Washington Valley Park. New Jersey is home to four waterfalls with the same name (the others can be found in Walpack, Mendham, and Wayne). The Buttermilk Falls in Bridgewater tends to fly under the radar compared to the one in Walpack, and to a lesser extent,…
