Reading Time: 3 minutesShould I visit William Paterson University to look for fossils? This north NJ region has yielded many amazing fossils. Read on to learn more.
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Reading Time: 9 minutesImagine walking in the footprints of giants that roamed the Earth years ago but no longer exist. Dinosaur tracks, the imprints left in ancient mud, offer a thrilling glimpse into a world long gone yet still alive in our imaginations. Each fossilized footprint tells a story, revealing behaviors, migrations, and
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Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you over 50 and looking for a new way to stay active and challenge yourself? Consider trail running! Not only does it provide a unique way to enjoy nature, but it also offers a range of physical and mental benefits. However, trail running after 50 can come with its
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Reading Time: 5 minutesStephens State Park in New Jersey has an easily accessible campground, access to various hiking trails, and nice picnic areas along the Musconetcong River. Continue reading for details, tips, pictures, and a short video about the Park at the end of this article. Are you looking for a great place
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Reading Time: 4 minutesBig Brook Fossils: Are you fascinated by fossils and live in or near New Jersey? If so, then Big Brook Preserve is just the place for you! Big Brook Fossils can be found by just about anyone. We visited the preserve and found many unique rocks (unsure if some are
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you into hiking? Do you think fossils are neat? If so, the Fossil Trail Hike at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in the Delaware Water Gap (PA) is for you. This fun hiking trail offers the added bonus of seeing actual fossils. Right off the hiking trail is
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Reading Time: 4 minutesButtermilk Falls is New Jersey’s highest waterfall. This waterfall is located in the northern part of the Garden State and is in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. A stunning area of natural beauty, Buttermilk Falls provides visitors with a breathtaking view of a cascading stream that winds through
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you looking for a shorter hike in an easily accessible area with a waterfall? Look no further than Washington Valley Park, NJ! This Somerset County park, in an area known as Chimney Rock, has many hiking options. Our hike (see map, details, and a short video below) was under
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Reading Time: 5 minutesJenny Jump by Mountain Lake in Warren County has trails that offer a fun out-and-back hike over the mountains west of the lake. For accessible hiking that mostly avoids large crowds, try the Mountain Lake Trail and the southern portion of the Jenny Jump Trail. These trails have elevation changes,
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Reading Time: 2 minutesHow to start trail running over 50? Trail running is an excellent way for those over 50 to stay in shape, enjoy the outdoors, and have fun. It can be hard to start trail running when you’re getting older, so here are some tips to help get you started: 1.
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