Many years ago, as an enthusiast for day-hikes in real wilderness, I had lived in various places–but always the proverbial stone’s-throw from the Appalachian Trail, which stretches over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine. Had I been young, I might have fervently embraced the thru-hiker’s quest–to complete the whole journey. But, well into middle-age, my
21 incredible outdoor N.J. day trips you can take right now
Updated May 07, 2021;
Posted May 02, 2021
Thursday, June 20, 2019. Visitors to Princeton Battlefield State Park find fog rising early in the evening.Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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Great news, New Jersey: It’s warm outside!
Spring has sprung in the Garden State and summer is around the corner. It’s time to shakeoff the cabin fever of winter, embrace the growing freedom of an increasingly vaccinated world and explore what New Jersey has to offer.
Need a few ideas? Here’s a list of day trips to take in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties. It’s by no means comprehensive but hey, we can’t give all of our favorite places away. Happy adventuring!