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: 3 minutesTrail running after 50 can be about familiar paths, new scenery, time with friends, or the satisfaction of getting outdoors regularly. Your goals can change over time, and a rewarding outing doesn’t have to mean running faster or farther. If you already enjoy trail running, this guide will help you
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Reading Time: 5 minutesStephens State Park in Hackettstown, New Jersey, combines camping, wooded hiking trails, and picnic areas beside the Musconetcong River. You can plan a day visit or stay overnight and explore from the campground. I visited Stephens for a weekend of camping and hiking. This guide shares my experience, original photos,
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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: 3 minutesYou don’t have to run every step—or enter a race—to enjoy trail running after 50. A good starting point is an easy trail where you can combine walking with short stretches of comfortable running. This guide will help you choose your first route, prepare for the conditions, and build confidence
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