This place is huge!!!! Visit and buy a membership and go often! The staff is kind, dedicated and…read moreknowledgeable! Sign up for a program or hike today!

This is a wonderful place to bring the whole family. They have about 12 different trails, all…read moreseparated in different levels of difficulty. The trails are free to enter but they do request for volunteer donation for non members. Different tiers of annul membership available to purchase at main office that comes with some wonderful perks, such as free access to trails and special events. The main office also has some of the exhibition items like insect box and turtle box. Outside the office there's also bird and butterfly cages. We went to the center for our daughter to participate in butterfly feeding event. Upon arrival we found out we had to buy the tickets for one of the two scheduled events. Luckily there were slots available to the second event on the day. The ticket was reasonably cheap, only $8. It also came with an additional bird's exhibition that took place right in front of office deck. All the stuff members were very friendly, informative and interactive. We spent wonderful couple of hours here on beautiful warm summer day.

A beautiful day at Overpeck County Park. We came here a few years ago, returned today to explore…read moremore of the park than our first visit. There are trails, tracks, fields, a big playground, huge space to explore what the park has to offer. We live so close by, we will take more of an opportunity to explore more.

What an amazing time I had for the 4th of July at Overpeck park-Organizers great job -parking was…read moreawesome as they allowed disabled access parking which allowed my mother in law close access to activities. Music was better than great everyone dancing singing-Tommy Fox was stationed for beers wine -they had a great spot and had their own portable potty for guests-didn't have to wait on long lines for public bathroom. The fireworks were great expected better but good job -now leaving parking lot was crazy they sent all cars in one direction instead of utilizing all exits-took us an hour before we were out of the mess-but all in all nice time -let me not forget the delicious corn beef sandwich we bought from Pastrami grill from Garfield NJ -look them up

Many people don't know this but New Jersey has alot of parks. Some are real good finds. Flat Rock…read moreBrook is a hidden gem. It is tucked away in a residential neighborhood. We went on Friday afternoon and we were lucky to get a parking space. The parking lot is small with only about 15 spots. Hiking was very easy even though it was not marked. It was nice to be able to enjoy the great outdoors without having to drive a long distance. The highlight of the visit was the aviary. The aviary housed 1 falcon and 2 owls. It was really cool to see these birds close up!

Flat Rock is more rustic than I expected given the location and relative lack of hype. It offers…read moremore varied terrain than some other suburban spots like Emerson Woods Preserve. The sign mentioning NYC being 4.3 miles away is a clever comment on the unexpected location, unclear if that's a "crow files" metric or an actual journey involving walking over the GWB. (click here for my "Fear of Heights" podcast on Audacy). At least one of the wooden bridges across the water wasn't in good shape. If it fails you won't drown but you might get muddy. And in one major advantage over other quirky NJ nature spots is the existence of a bathroom (depending on the hours of the nature center building, which are shorter than those of the overall preserve). Geography notes: you won't want to walk all the way to/from downtown Englewood as I did, the 166 bus gets relatively close but is a relatively slow ride.

I've never met a friendlier, kinder group. People of all ages. They share rides, gear, and mad…read moreskills. They knew so much about the Adirondacks and local rivers, but even more, they also travel to Southern rivers. It's great to see a group that really bonds with each other. I was tired of groups where people just wanted to paddle and go home. Here, day trips always have a Happy Hour tailgate party where folks share snacks and stories. I've heard the camping trips are fantastic. I was afraid to sign up when my skills were new, but the instructional weekend keeps giving...people keep coaching and helping. Or, you can also be in a tandem canoe with an expert. That's how I broke into moving and whitewater adventures. Best sport I ever did...and I"ve done a lot...because this group is so professional and warm.

AMC is great! I've been a member for about 8 years now and have been a student, taught students and…read morelead lots of paddling trips around the northeast region. I thought I went to learn to kayak, but I came out with so much more... Friends, community, and hundreds of memories and amazing experiences on and off the water. Trips are lead by volunteers so if it's not free, it's really inexpensive for you get involved.

Did you know that Lake Hopatcong is NJ's largest freshwater lake?…read more And did you also know that there's a great little place on the lake that lets you rent all sorts of strange inventions like a 'pedalboard' and a 'hydrobike' (along with the classics like kayaks and paddleboards) - so you can cruise along the lake, get a bit of exercise, fill those lungs with fresh air and more importantly... work up an appetite (so you can hit The Windlass right after)? I tell you it's true. All true. There were six of us (celebrating a birthday) - 5 on hydrobikes, 1 on a pedalboard. The lake is drop dead gorgeous and we went when it was still early and a bit overcast so it wasn't too crowded with boats and jet-skis and the like. (Waves/wakes from other boats can really dampen your own fun... so that stuff matters a bit.) But I gotta be honest: it was a lot of work. Unlike a kayak where you might get a nice 'bite' with your oar and can coast a bit... the bike is akin to being pneumatic (you stop pedaling and you almost immediately come to a halt as well). And those seats? They are not comfortable at all. Sore dupas all around (the following day as well, actually). But we all had a great time. The crew (Patty and Joe, I believe) were really cool, total professionals, and we always felt like we were safe as well having a great time exploring some of the lake and adjoining islands and whatnot. (We would definitely return in the future but would lean towards a kayak and not do the bikes again.) Wear sunblock, bring water, not sure if it was just me but my right foot was pretty soaked by the end whereas my left was dry (so you'd be better off wearing an old ratty pair of sneakers, regardless). Post-pedal was The Windlass (excellent) as well as some mini-golf (also excellent). Lots to do in this lovely part of Jersey. (But it'll cost ya!)

A cousin of mine tried the hydrobikes and lived it, so I thought I would give it a try. I asked a…read morefriend to come with me and he said it looked like a pain in the ass. I made a reservation online. Patty was so friendly and made it a great time! She let me use some sun block and fill up my reusable cup at their water fountain. She told me that I would probably like the standup paddle board better because it had better maneuverability. I took her advice. It was a lot of excise and fun as we rode around and she told me about the history and pointed out different areas around the lake. We even picked up some trash from inside the lake and it made me happy to know that there are good people out there who are also passionate about the environment. It was hot and I "accidentally" fell in and got to enjoy the water a little bit. Patty also gave me restaurant and hiking recommendations around the area and even took a picture of me. You may be able to call and make a same day appointment, but online will only allow the following day. I don't think it's with bringing or risking losing your camera or phone out on the lake, there isn't anything really photo worthy.

Really beautiful underrated park that includes the Cloisters. It's a hidden gem of NYC that doesn't…read moreget visited enough, despite its natural beauty. You even get a view of the Palisades and there are INCREDIBLE views. Highly recommend! Look out for their urban rangers programs as well.

Great space with a beautiful view to the Hudson River. Very fresh air with long walking trails. Not…read morevery recommended if you have children. There are a lot of stairs and hills. Great for picnics or spending some time with friends.

I tried Sourced Adventures for a trip to Hunter Mountain…read more this past weekend and it was awesomeee. On both trips they played a movie on the bus and the guide "Alex" was super cool and friendly. He mentioned a weekender event in Vermont that Sourced Adventures is hosting in March and I'm totally going. Def recommend !

Had a great time apple picking on 10/4 with my friends, staff was so nice and friendly. Collin,…read moreSylvia & John kept us all Very informed. We arrived around 1040am and left around 3pm. Plenty of time to roam the grounds. It was empty and then got crowded later in the afternoon so i recommend getting as much as possible done early as it is popular. I would def recommend and do this experience again

Tough times. I'm semi-homebound for a few days and ran out of Yelp ideas, and was delighted when it…read moreseemed that I never reviewed the River-to-Ridge Trail in New Paltz and spent way too much digging up photos from 2022 and workshopping an aphorism inspired by the band Pulp. But it turns out there's a duplicate listing under the name River-to-Ridge. Even my fans might not want another PATH train rant, so I'm glad I found one more thing to review. Central Park and Prospect Park are meticulously crafted, but Inwood Hill Park includes a legit old-growth forest. Visually, these massive trees provide an almost startling wilderness appearance, even if the highway noises break the spell. The non-forest area still offers a decent amount of colorful-in-October trees and great Harlem River/Spuyten Duyvil reviews. And if you're one of those Yelp fanatics who reviews Metro-North, you can get some scenic train videos from the park.

Beautiful park at the top of Manhattan. Beautiful well maintained trails and the views were great…read more A nice and scenic area to escape the city. The visitor center has a good bathroom as well.

This is my third time using Jersey Paddle and they never fail to provide a great experience. They…read morealways have equipment available at a decent price. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

Absolutely loved my experience kayaking at Greenwood Lake! I rented a 2 person kayak for 1 hour for…read more$40. Parking is an additional $5 (unless you park somewhere outside and walk there like I did!). For 1 hour, it is plenty of time to row around the lake! The view is super pretty and the lake is very calm so it's easy to paddle around! I had a great experience; definitely recommend!