Author: Explore North Jersey

Paddling the Crystal-Clear Water of White Lake, New Jersey
White Lake in Hardwick, New Jersey, is one of the most unique places to kayak or paddleboard in…

The Underwhelming Gristmill Trail at Swartswood State Park
Tucked away at the far southwestern end of Swartswood Lake lies the Gristmill Trail, a short 1.1-mile route…

Hiking White Lake Natural Resource Area
White Lake Natural Resource Area is a popular park in Warren County’s Hardwick Township, centered around the lake…

Kayaking Swartswood Lake
Swartswood Lake is New Jersey’s third-largest natural lake and its first state park. While often overlooked in favor…

Exploring the Family-Friendly Gnome Hollow Preserve
Located along a nondescript back road in Sussex County is the little-known Gnome Hollow Preserve. The namesake of…

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).…

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…

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.…

Hiking the Coppermine Trail: Waterfalls and Mines
The Coppermine Trail is one of the most overlooked and underrated routes in the popular Delaware Water Gap.…

Exploring the Ruins at Back Beach Park
Back Beach Park is a small park located in Wanaque, New Jersey. While well known to local residents,…
Recent Posts
Exploring Mount Hope Historical Park

Visiting the Eerie Fairy Hole Cave and Ghost Lake

Exploring Long Pond Ironworks

Hiking the Garret Mountain Yellow Loop

Kayaking the Excellent Monksville Reservoir

Hiking Morris County’s Little Known Mountainside Park

Exploring the Ruins of Van Slyke Castle

Kayaking Wawayanda Lake

The Underrated Silas Condict County Park

Hiking Norvin Green’s Stone Living Room and Torne Mountain

Finding Bigfoot on the Ringwood Sculpture Trail

Hiking Governor Mountain at Ringwood State Park

Kayaking Splitrock Reservoir

Exploring Dismal Harmony

Explore Cataract Park: Hidden Waterfalls and Historic Mine

Easy Hike to Scenic Waterfalls at Van Campens Glen

Hiking the Scenic Tillman Ravine

Explore the Excellent Silver Spray Falls (Hidden Falls) in Delaware Water Gap

Hiking High Mountain

The Secret Treatment Plant Falls of Little Falls, New Jersey

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