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Kayaking at New Jersey’s Deepest Natural Lake: Lake Aeroflex

Located in Kittatinny Valley State Park is the highly underrated Lake Aeroflex (also known as New Wawayanda Lake). While this is far from the largest lake in the state, it is actually the deepest natural lake, at 110 feet deep. Not only is this the deepest natural lake in the state, but it is also…

Mount Tammany: Hiking New Jersey’s Most Iconic Mountain

Mount Tammany, one half of the Delaware Water Gap, is arguably New Jersey’s most iconic mountain. At a summit elevation of 1,527 feet and a climb of 1,200 feet, this is also one of New Jersey’s most challenging hikes. The effort is worth it, though, as the views from both the midpoint of the mountain…

Hiking the Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center to Waterfalls and Ruins

Located next to the incredibly popular Hacklebarney State Park is the comparatively unknown Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center. This lack of recognition is surprising once you visit, as the Kay Center is just as good as, and arguably better than, Hacklebarney. A relatively easy 3-mile hike takes visitors to a variety of sights, including cottage…