New Jersey State Parks follows many common park regulations and policies for day-users and leash requirements for pets. New Jersey does not permit ATVs and motorized bikes on trails, and requires Mobile Sport Fishing permits for driving on park beaches. read more
The New Jersey Division of State Parks and Forestry manages more than 375,000 acres of land, including 57 historic sites, 43 natural areas, 39 parks, 11 forests, three recreation areas and one golf course. The small state with a diverse geography features dense pine forests, wetlands, lakes, beaches, valleys and mountains. New Jersey state parks offer countl… read more
New Jersey has more than 430,000 acres of state parks. A $50 annual pass provides access to the activities of all 50 parks. Water sports available include swimming, kayaking and boating. Trails for hiking, biking and horse riding are offered. During winter, guests can enjoy skiing or snowshoeing. There are many sites available for those who wish to camp at t… read more
Wildwood is located at the southern tip of New Jersey, right on the Atlantic shore. Already surrounded by the natural sounds and the ocean, Wildwood is an interesting place for outdoor enthusiasts to visit. There are nearby places to explore, including Cape May County Park to the west and the beaches that extend north to Stone Harbor and Avalon. Wildwood is… read more
New Jersey may be one of the smallest states, but there is no shortage of outdoor activities. The Atlantic Ocean, with its beaches and surf, border the eastern portion of the state. New Jersey state parks and forests offer an abundance of hiking, biking, fishing and hunting opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. While driving around visiting all the Garden S… read more
There are two routes open to becoming a park ranger in New Jersey, due to the presence of two separate park systems: the state park system and the national park service (NPS). The New Jersey State Park equivalent of the Park Ranger is… read more
There are three state parks less than 20 miles from Newark, New Jersey, which is great news if you are visiting the area and have the urge to go out and explore nature. These parks offer everything from casual walking paths that rambl… read more
Shamong Township is a small town surrounded on three sides by Wharton State Forest. The township is in central New Jersey and is largely rural, with several lakes and state parks or forests in the area. An interesting aspect is that th… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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