Reading Time: 5 minutes Are 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 minutes Stephens 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 …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Big 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 …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are 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 …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Buttermilk 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 minutes Are 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 …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Jenny 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, …
Reading Time: 2 minutes How 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. …
Reading Time: 7 minutes New Jersey has some great trails to explore, whether you’re an experienced hiker or just starting out. From scenic views of the Delaware Water Gap to seeing wildlife on the Highlands Trail or taking easier hikes around a natural lake, there’s something for everyone. So grab your hiking boots, and …
Reading Time: 9 minutes NJ Highlands Trail – Hike 5 began at the former rail station in Califon, NJ, and ended at Harrington Park, just northwest of Long Valley, NJ. Much of the hike is easy walking on the Columbia Trail, but it takes a wild walk in the woods after passing Long Valley. …
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