Cataloging everything to do outdoors, in and around New Jersey. Our goal is to help you get outside and explore this great state.

Joined March 2009
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Happy 4th of July from us to you! 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and spectacular day as we light up the sky. #America #HappyFourthOfJuly #July4th #TheFourth #RedWhiteAndBlue #Freedom #ProudAmerican #Fireworks
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Are these views even in New Jersey?! 🤩 Spent part of our weekend hiking the Merrill Creek Overlook Trail out to the dam at Merrill Creek Reservoir in Harmony Township. The payoff is absolutely incredible. Have you been here? #GetOutsideNJ #ExploringNJ #MerrillCreekReservoir
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Warm days, glowing skies, and time outside with the fam — what more could we ask for? 🌅 This year’s all about more nature, more fun. Who’s getting outside with us? 🙌 #getoutsidenj #sunsetvibes #warmerdays #natureisawesome #optoutside #playoutside
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Happy New Year! And only 78 more days until spring :) #welcome2025 #exploremorein2025 #exploringnj #getoutsidemore #springcomesoon #nj
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at GetOutsideNJ! 🦃 Today, we’re thankful for family, friends, and the beautiful outdoor adventures that bring us closer together. #thanksgiving #getoutsidenj #naturelovers #outdooradventures #thankfulheart #explorenj
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Gliding into golden hour on the water 🌅 Kayaking has always been our go-to for a fun adventure, but it's been too long since our last trip. With summer vibes in full swing, we’re itching to paddle out again soon. Nothing beats the calm and beauty of a sunset kayak ride.
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Happy 4th of July! Are you heading anywhere fun today? This was from a walk we took last year in Washing Crossing SP (Jersey side). This is a great park and trails if you can put a nice loop together. ⁠ #america #happyFourthofJuly #july4 #theFourth #mercer #mercercounty
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Memorial Day 2024 - Today, we remember all the heroes who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. #usa #freedom #remember #honor
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Our little guy hurt his ankle recently so we are sans-hiking/playing outside for a while. Since being couped up inside stinks, we want to hit up a few scenic drives. Where would you go if you had a bum ankle?
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A Springtime Hike at Spruce Run ~2010 A few years back, we found a friendly #hiking group on Meetup hosting a hike at Spruce Run. Since we have never done anything beyond camping there, we tagged along! Have you ever explored Spruce Run?
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Are you looking for something to do today? Well, look no further and visit ExploringNJ.com Though our focus here is usually on GetOutsideNJ, we have a few more sites to help you find things to do around NJ! #nj #exploringnj #getoutsidenj #gonj #lovethisplace
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Can't see the eclipse over NJ in person? Well, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (in Jenny Jump) has their live stream up and running! Watch Life: youtube.com/watch?v=Rx7uytBZ…
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Did you know the Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park (Newark) starts this weekend!? Now you do :) For more information, please visit branchbrookpark.org These pictures are from our first visit in 2013. And oh boy, do we hope to return this year!
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We recently found a site with excellent prices for @TurtleBackZoo tickets. We immediately contacted TBZ, and they confirmed it was not them. In fact, it is a scam site using their name to scam good folks like us. Be careful out there! #screwscammers
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Happy first day of Winter. AKA... the Winter Solstice. May those who love snow receive the perfect amount to make them happy. And for those that do not, may spring come quickly :) Pic: Snow in Allaire Village, Jan 2022 #wintersolstice #firstdayofwinter
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For more than 60 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command have tracked Santa's flight on Christmas Eve. wlox.com/video/2023/12/19/no…
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Tonight is the last 4:35 PM sunset. Starting tomorrow, the sun goes down later and later until July 3rd. The days will keep getting shorter until the winter solstice though as sunrises will become later and later.
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Happy Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving2023 #family #thankful
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