Category Archives: NJ Hiking

Exploring Glenhurst Meadows in Warren Township NJ

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Exploring Glenhurst Meadows in Warren Township NJ


Consisting of over 100 acres, Glenhurst Meadows Nature Preserve is a park often flocked too by birders seeking Warblers and Sparrows. With frequently flooded trails proper footwear and preparation is a must.

Learn more about Glenhurst Meadows – https://warrennj.org/parks-trails-facilites/trails/

Find Glenhurst Meadows by GPS – https://goo.gl/maps/xBKvqvgwbf5PKio39
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Higbee Beach WMA

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Higbee Beach WMA
Cape May, NJ
September 2020

As soon as I came across this scene I visualized a composition similar to the classic Death Valley imagery of Racetrack Playa.

Hiking The Eldora Nature Preserve in Cape May County NJ

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Hiking The Eldora Nature Preserve in Cape May County NJ

Encompassing over 900 acres of open space in the southernmost New Jersey Pinelands, Eldora Preserve in the town Delmont is the home of The NJ Nature Conservancy’s Southern Field Office. The hiking trails meander through salt marsh, forest, and vernal ponds.

Plan your visit to Eldora Preserve – https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/eldora-nature-preserve/

Exploring Evans Family Preserve Park in Chester Township NJ

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Exploring Evans Family Preserve in Chester Township NJ

The Evans Family Preserve Park encompasses approximately 110 acres of open space and is a great Morris County visit for a quiet walk in the woods.

Learn more about the Evans Family Preserve Park in Chester NJ – https://chestertownship.org/township-committees/parks/township-parks/evans-preserve-hiking-trails/

Greendell Ridge Preserve in Frelinghuysen NJ

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A blazed nature trail winds through 32 acres of peaceful preserved open space in Warren County NJ. This is a nice outing for those interested in nature study, nature photography, or simply getting outdoors. Parking is found at roadside on South Street in Frelinghuysen.

Learn more about Greendell Ridge Preserve – http://www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org/greendellridgepreserve

Seaside Dragonlet at Cattus Island

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Seaside Dragonlet
Cattus Island County Park, Toms River NJ
Learn more about the Seaside Dragonlet – https://njodes.org/Pages/SpeciesAccount.aspx?id=459
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Exploring Cattus Island County Park in Toms River NJ

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Exploring Cattus Island County in Toms River, NJ

Located just 6 miles from Seaside Heights, Cattus Island is a great nature retreat on your visit to the Jersey Shore. With a nicely developed trail system this Ocean County New Jersey Park is perfect for stretching your legs and/or nature study.

Learn more about Cattus Island County Park – https://www.oceancountyparks.org/frmRegContentPrks?ID=0751673c-9513-4ecc-8f3e-3e65b0f2ec45

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Nature walk at New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

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Nature walk at Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuary

Nature walk at New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

With the easy scenic trails and a diversity of wildlife habitats NJ Audubon in Bernardsville is a great place to stretch your legs. Please note that dogs are not permitted and visitor’s gate closes at 6PM.

Plan your visit to the Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuary – https://njaudubon.org/centers/scherman-hoffman-wildlife-sanctuary/

Morning Rays on Sunrise Mountain Road

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Morning Rays on Sunrise Mountain Road
Stokes State Forest, Sussex County, New Jersey


This photo was taken on a recent outing. I quickly jumped out of my car to seize the opportunity of morning sunlight piercing through clearing fog in the forest. The good photo opportunities are always fleeting.

Visit Stokes State Forest – https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/stokes.html

Exploring Sunrise Mountain at Stokes State Forest NJ

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