How to make the most of the Columbia Trail in NJ
New Jerseyans, by the hundreds of thousands, flock to the roughly 15-mile-long, multi-use trail every year to satiate their outdoor recreation needs.
Category: Outdoors
Paddling the Passaic, an infamously polluted river, and finding hope, humanity and natural beauty
American River, a documentary by NJ filmmaker Scott Morris captures the journey and shares the history of the river with an eye toward its future. See it at NJPAC on Jan. 20.
Go here: Goat Hill Overlook
Leaves were just starting to change color on our walk, but for its ease and payoff, we’ll be back several times this fall.
Trenton Cycling Revolution’s Community Outreach Garage empowers people to get, and stay, on two wheels
“Right now, the idea is that you walk in and put your bike on the stand. Someone will help you out and give you recommendations on tools to use. I’d rather see someone take more time and learn the right way, than me doing it in four seconds with my muscle memory.’’
The profound sensory experience of forest bathing in NJ
Forest bathing is the practice of communing with nature and activating your senses. Though you can do it alone, we went on a walk with certified guide Richard Collins at Duke Farms in Hillsborough.
Go here: Tuckerton Seaport and Great Bay Wildlife Management Area
A trip to the southern Shore provides some of the most beautiful sights in the state, regardless of season. the picturesque views of vast marshland, sedge islands, LBI and Atlantic City in the distance are awe-inspiring.
Go here: Red Bank Battlefield Park in Gloucester County
The grounds in and around Red Bank Battlefield are steeped in history. This week, a public archeological dig discovered the remains of a dozen Hessian soldiers in an adjacent lot.
Go here: Cushetunk Mountain Preserve
There are longer ascents, rockier climbs, more breathtaking vistas and denser forests in the state, but few have provide the unique combination of charm, challenge and isolation that Cushetunk Mountain Preserve provides.
Two NJ kids summit Kilimanjaro while raising funds for Ukraine
“There was no doubt till the summit day that we could do it. It is only when we could see the summit point after six hours of climb that we thought we could finally do it.”
What’s with all the wildfires in NJ this year? ‘Nature’s confused,’ state fire chief says.
Climate change has extended the fire season in New Jersey and made it more difficult to fight them.
Go here: Batsto Village in the Pine Barrens
A trip through history and the Pine Barrens at Batsto Village, where you can mountain bike, hike or paddle your way through pristine South Jersey nature.
Go here: Pyramid Mountain in Boonton
This is, simply, one of the best hikes in Jersey; a 3-mile-ish hike across trail and rocky terrain that’s both challenging and accessible to hikers of varying skill levels.