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MacMillan Falls: An Easy to Reach Winter Waterfall
MacMillan Falls is a scenic waterfall at Ramapo Valley County Reservation, and one of the best waterfalls in…

Winter Hiking Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls
Located in Passaic County, within the incredible Norvin Green State Forest, are two scenic waterfalls known as Otter…

Exploring Rifle Camp Park’s Woodland Nature Trail
Many visitors to Woodland Park’s Rifle Camp Park are familiar with the Red and Yellow Loops, but few…

Hiking the Yellow Trail at Rifle Camp Park
Located just under a mile from the increasingly popular Garret Mountain Reservation, Rifle Camp Park is an often…

Grace Lord Park’s Unknown Rail Trestle and Turntable
Boonton’s Grace Lord Park is easily best known as the home of the 36-foot Boonton Falls. Aside from…

Sparta’s Edison Mines
Most people know Thomas Edison for his many innovations, especially the light bulb. What most people are not…

Hiking the Unknown Sparta Glen Park
Located just a few minutes off Route 15 in Sparta, Sparta Glen Park is one of those local…

Exploring Mount Hope Historical Park
Located a few minutes from the busy Interstate 80 and Rockaway Townsquare Mall is the often-overlooked Mount Hope…

Visiting the Eerie Fairy Hole Cave and Ghost Lake
Located just off the unusually named Shades of Death Road, Fairy Hole Cave is a hidden natural wonder…

Exploring Long Pond Ironworks
Located next to the popular Monksville Reservoir and along the major Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Long Pond Ironworks is…
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Visiting Stony Brook Falls: An Easy Hike to a Pair of Waterfalls

Discover Valhalla Falls at Pyramid Mountain

Discover Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls at Norvin Green State Forest

Boonton Falls: Easy Access & Great Views

Hiking the Waterfall Trail at Schooley’s Mountain

Hiking Tripod Rock and Glacial Erratics at Pyramid Mountain

Climbing to the Catfish Fire Tower

Exploring an Abandoned Zoo at Jungle Habitat





















