New Jersey is such a densely-packed state that it’s sometimes easy to forget just how beautiful it is. Whenever I need a ...

Do you dare to take on the most claustrophobic hike in New Jersey? You'll need a good pair of hiking boots and a good sense ...

In New Jersey you can hike on beaches, hills and coastal plains. You can tread through forests. You can trudge around cranberry bogs and swamps. Some of the following Garden State strolls, treks and ...

Travelers often visit New Jersey for the great beaches and endless boardwalks. But the Garden State has so much more to explore outdoors. Besides building a sandcastle or swimming in the ocean, other ...

When I was deep in the depths of postpartum depression, I wasn't sure what to do with myself on the long days home. My therapist told me to seek some refuge in nature, so I'd load my son up in the ...

In Newark, New Jersey, the average person takes 6,603 steps a day, which is a pretty good number considering the study had a ...

Nearly 2,000 hikers participated in First Day Hikes in 2024, collectively traveling 5,000 miles. (Courtesy of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) This story is part of the WHYY News ...

Explore a hidden bayside nature preserve in New Jersey where walking trails wind through dunes, marshes, and forested ...

There are so many New Jersey state parks to enjoy, wther you are looking to discover history or absorb yourself in nature.

Over the summer, thousands of visitors enjoy picturesque hiking in New Jersey’s 27 state parks and 11 state forests. These beautiful landscapes offer opportunities for a wide range of activities, from ...