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The best kayak for you just might be a canoe
It will come as no surprise to anyone who sees all of the kayaks strapped to vehicle roofs that kayak sales have exploded over the past decade. Once niche boats, used by serious whitewater enthusiasts...
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Geocaching policy proposed for New Jersey state parks and forests
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a draft geocaching policy for New Jersey’s state parks and forests. The policy, issued by Division of Parks and Forestry Director...
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Fish for free this weekend in New Jersey
The New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has scheduled its annual free fishing days for June 14th and 15th this year. Free fishing days are the two days set aside each year where anybody is...
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Metro area geocachers plan Jersey mega gathering
For many geocachers the sport isn’t just about finding hidden boxes of trinkets with a GPS, it has a social element as well. Geocachers often meet informally to hike, go paddling, or take road trips...
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Five summer brews for the great outdoors
Beer and summer go together like, well, beer and summer. It’s no secret that many outdoors enthusiasts enjoy a cold beer on occasion. Boaters, anglers and campers often pack some brews in a cooler to...
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DuPont to shut down historic trail access
After decades of unfettered use, area hikers and mountain bikers are losing access to part of the historic Cannonball Trail. DuPont, owner of a small strip of land at the trailhead on Barbara Drive in...
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New Jersey fall colors - by boot, bike or boat
According to experts, the fall foliage in New Jersey will be particularly brilliant this season thanks to the recent weather. The fall landscape in New Jersey is beautiful from nearly any vantage...
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Got a minute? Great short hikes: The Celery Farm
In today's hectic world, finding an extra four to eight hours for a serious hike isn't always possible. Thankfully, New Jersey offers many options for those who need their nature fix, yet only have an...
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New Jersey DEP unveils geocaching policy
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection released its finalized geocaching policy on December 10th. The policy, announced by Mark Texel, Director of the State Park Service, will cover all...
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Jersey ice sports in full swing
The the long stretch of sub-freezing temperatures have locked most of northern New Jersey's lakes with a solid layer of ice. Ice angers in Sussex County report ice ranging from 14 to 18 inches on the...
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Trail Conference moves into new digs
With the cutting of a ribbon the New York New Jersey Trail Conference realized the fruits of over ten years of dreaming, planning, fundraising and construction to open their new headquarters. The...
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Free fishing for 2015 in New Jersey
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife has scheduled one of its two annual free fishing days for this Saturday, June 13th. The other will be October 17. Free fishing days are the two days set...
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The beers of summer: 2015
Why an article about beer in an outdoors recreation column? For many outdoors enthusiasts, beer and the outdoors go together like summer and sunscreen. Boaters, campers and anglers are known to pack a...
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Jersey geocachers going mega again
Geocaching is unusual in that it can be a completely solo activity or a thoroughly social one. A geocacher can spend years at the game without meeting another geocacher in the field. However many...
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Ramapo Mountain State Forest closed due to bear encounters
The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry has announced the closure of all trails in Ramapo Mountain State Forest due to another report of an aggressive bear in the park. This follows the...
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Upgrades await skiers at area resorts
The 2015- 2016 northeast ski and snowboard season is already underway at many New England ski resorts. For the resorts farther south the weather has not cooperated. The unseasonably warm November was...
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North Jersey scout leader mauled by black bear
A Boy Scout leader was mauled by a black bear on Sunday, while leading a group of scouts on a hike. Christopher Petronino, 50, was attacked while showing the scouts a cave that he has known about for...
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Choosing snowshoes
Snowshoeing is one of America's fastest growing winter sports. According to a Snowsports Industries America survey, over 4.1million Americans participate in snowshoeing, nearly double the amount of...
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Getting ready for opening day
Hatchery trucks have been rolling around the state restocking the state's streams and rivers in time for the April 9th opening day of trout season. As it approaches, thousands of anglers are getting...
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June 4th is National Trails Day
In order to promote awareness of the nation's trail network, the American Hiking Society launched the first National Trails Day on June 5th, 1993. Since then, National Trails Day has been celebrated...
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