The kids are back to school, fall has arrived in New Jersey, and thoughts are turning to Halloween costumes and parties. But what would Halloween be without pumpkins? Sure, it would be easy to pick up a pumpkin at the local supermarket, but that’s not nearly as much fun as heading out to a local farm, enjoying some fresh air, and taking a hay ride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin!… Read more...
Nothing says fall in New Jersey like a fun day in the fresh air on one of our local farms. The air is cooler, the trees are showing their color, and pumpkins are ready for picking all over New Jersey!… Read more...
In a quiet wooded area nestled in busy Bergen County, New Jersey, lies a peaceful haven for humans and animals alike. The Tenafly Nature Center preserves and maintains nearly 400 acres of natural habitat in the midst of the busy metropolis that is northern New Jersey.… Read more...
One of my favorite things to do in New Jersey is to spend time outdoors. It’s amazing to me that even though I live only about 20 minutes from one of the largest cities in the country, I can drive an equal distance in the opposite direction and be in the beautiful wilderness that is the New Jersey Pine Barrens.… Read more...
If you’re looking for things to do in New Jersey with your kids, you’ll want to check out Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township. This clean, family-friendly amusement park is just right for families with small children. Storybook Land celebrates the magic of childhood! As its name implies, your family will walk their way through favorite childhood stories and nursery rhymes as they enjoy the rides and attractions at Storybook Land.… Read more...
Looking for things to do in New Jersey with the kids? Check out “Diggerland USA”, the only construction-themed adventure park in North America! This brand-new theme park in Berlin, New Jersey just opened in June of this year and the reviews are glowing!
Diggerland USA gives visitors the opportunity to operate REAL heavy machinery such as excavators, backhoes, skid steer loaders and more in a safe, family-friendly environment.… Read more...
I grew up on the hills of North Bergen, overlooking the New Jersey Meadowlands. Even back when I was a kid, I sensed something vaguely prehistoric about that swampy, marshy area with the ancient rock formations (Snake Hill) jutting out from the landscape. So when I learned that a dinosaur themed amusement park featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs was opeing in Secaucus NJ, my first thought was “I have to see this for myself!”.… Read more...
