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Hiking the Garret Mountain Yellow Loop
Garret Mountain Reservation, spanning the cities of Paterson and Woodland Park, is one of North Jersey’s most popular…
Kayaking the Excellent Monksville Reservoir
Monksville Reservoir is a large reservoir home to some of the best paddling in New Jersey. Located in…
Hiking Morris County’s Little Known Mountainside Park
Mountainside Park is an often-overlooked park located just off Interstate 287 in Morris County. Thousands of drivers pass…
Exploring the Ruins of Van Slyke Castle
Located atop Ramapo Mountain State Forest lies one of New Jersey’s most unique hiking destinations—Van Slyke Castle. What…
Kayaking Wawayanda Lake
Wawayanda Lake is a scenic 225-acre lake perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding. A paddle around the serene lake…
The Underrated Silas Condict County Park
Silas Condict County Park is a moderately sized 1,513-acre park in Kinnelon Borough in Morris County. The park…
Hiking Norvin Green’s Stone Living Room and Torne Mountain
Located just a short hike from Norvin Green State Forest’s parking area is one of New Jersey’s more…
Finding Bigfoot on the Ringwood Sculpture Trail
Hidden at the end of a nondescript dead-end road is the surprisingly impressive Ringwood Sculpture Trail. A short…
Hiking Governor Mountain at Ringwood State Park
Located in Ringwood State Park, Governor Mountain is a little-known peak offering views of the Wanaque Reservoir. An…
Kayaking Splitrock Reservoir
Splitrock Reservoir is a large 650-acre reservoir located in Rockaway Township. The massive property is an excellent spot…
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Visiting the Paterson Great Falls in Winter: New Jersey’s Largest Waterfall
Walking Behind a Frozen Waterfall at Bridal Veil Falls
Winter Hiking the Incredible Van Campens Glen
Winter Hiking Buttermilk Falls: One of New Jersey’s Tallest Waterfalls
The Secret Waterfalls of Norvin Green State Forest
MacMillan Falls: An Easy to Reach Winter Waterfall
Winter Hiking Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls
Exploring Rifle Camp Park’s Woodland Nature Trail
Hiking the Yellow Trail at Rifle Camp Park
Grace Lord Park’s Unknown Rail Trestle and Turntable
Sparta’s Edison Mines
Hiking the Unknown Sparta Glen Park
Exploring Mount Hope Historical Park
Visiting the Eerie Fairy Hole Cave and Ghost Lake
Exploring Long Pond Ironworks
