Author: Explore North Jersey
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…
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…
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Hiking to the 80-Foot-Tall Milton Fire Tower and Former Snow Bowl Ski Area
The Hidden Wetumpka Falls
Hiking to the Filthy Green Brook Falls at Watchung Reservation
Hiking to Bridgewater’s Buttermilk Falls
Hiking to the Lockatong High Falls
Hiking to Musconetcong Gorge Falls
Hiking to the Indian Cliffs Above Splitrock Reservoir
Hiking the Small Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary and Lamont Reserve
Hiking to the Tallest Waterfall in New Jersey: Greenbrook Falls (With the Undercliff Ruins)
The Scenic Reservoir Loop at Apshawa Preserve
Paddling the Crystal-Clear Water of White Lake, New Jersey
The Underwhelming Gristmill Trail at Swartswood State Park
Hiking White Lake Natural Resource Area
Kayaking Swartswood Lake
Exploring the Family-Friendly Gnome Hollow Preserve
Kayaking at New Jersey’s Deepest Natural Lake: Lake Aeroflex
Mount Tammany: Hiking New Jersey’s Most Iconic Mountain
Hiking the Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center to Waterfalls and Ruins
Hiking the Coppermine Trail: Waterfalls and Mines
Exploring the Ruins at Back Beach Park
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