I visited Ringwood State Park for a hike with a hiking group I'm apart of. This park has a lot of…read morecool sights to see as you go along the trail. When you first arrive, you arrive at a big house/mansion. I didn't get to read much on the history of this house, but the grounds were beautiful. They also gave a bit of a creepy vibe at times. The trail was fairly easy to hike. However, there was a part where you have to walk across a river. You have to be careful because some of rocks are slippery. I think this would be a good place to hike in the fall around Halloween just because of the creepy vibes.

Maybe not as well known but Ringwood State Park is a pleasure to walk with a lot of trails! The…read morearea around Shepherd Lake is beautiful and a perfect place to walk around with a cup of coffee. Also no fees for admission or parking! Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :)

Nothing like camping overnight in rustic county parks with outdoor recreation. Nice to know that…read moreMahwah offers such a place -- an easy drive from most anywhere in Northern NJ. If you have youngsters and want to get their camping feet wet just a little bit -- this is a great place for a first experience. Ok -- so Glen Gray 'aint Yellowstone or some equally impressive National Park -- but what it lacks in "gee whiz" visual appeal is more than made up for by its convenience, cleanliness, affordability and variety of hiking and camping experience. GGC is -- first and foremost -- a boy scout oriented facility -- so it is set up like one -- with a trading post -- full time "Camp Master" -- and circular camp sites with wooden tent floors -- organized for a larger pack or troop. Each site has a fire pit, dining area (including one with a roof in the event of inclement weather) and a basic -- gender neutral latrine for washing your mess kit and such. No showers -- but hey -- who needs showers when you can go off the grid with a lake and canoes -- right? And this 'aint tailgating folks -- so you need to park your car at the lot near the entrance -- and be prepared to hump your gear to a campsite which -- depending on where you choose to stay -- could be a couple of miles away. But fear not. For a nominal fee -- the Camp Master or one of his minions will drive you and your coolers to and from the site -- no worries. ;) I enjoyed the weekend I spent here with Junior and his scouting mates. We humped in and back with our packs -- fished (one of our group landed a large mouth bass -- but its a catch and release lake - bummer) feasted on MRE's, sardines, franks & beans and s'mores -- and had a blast fending off the bear and raccoons that dropped in to pay a visit. GGC also offers cabins and lean-to's -- so you can regulate exactly how much nature you want in your camping experience -- including what sort of weather you want to endure -- since they are open all year 'round. Top Tip: Glen Gray only allows overnight camping by prior reservation and access comes with a variety of restrictions -- including no pets, bicycles, booze and so forth. (see: http://glengray.org/faqs.html ).

Great rustic camp located in the Ramapo Forrest in Bergen County of New Jersey. Glen Gray is old…read moreBoy Scout camp that is now open to all. Campsites are all walk in only. However you can get gear trucked up to your site for a small fee (Definitely worth the money). You can rent cabins, leantos and tent sites. Plenty of hiking trails to explore in area !!!!

Truly appreciate their genuine care and ongoing support. Committed to perfection. Shermon did a…read morefabulous job recently, attending to my every request. Tom and Aimee are very professional and classy, treating you with respect and prompt attention. Highly recommend Sports Pros!!

The team that came to my house was amazing! They went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied…read morewith the repair/maintenance of my court. It looks good as new. They even helped me get my extra tiles out of a tight spot in my shed! They were so courteous and professional -I haven't had service like this in a long time. Highly recommend this team - thank you to this amazing team!

You lost out on $900 this season, and annually. Agree with the recent reviews. Take the Dingman's…read moreparking option and route off your website entirely. Emails and calls for months, constantly got the run around and was told on the phone I need a group of 30 in order to park there and be taken to River Beach and float down, instead of the 14 that I was bringing to your company. Gladly chose Adventure Sports for $200 less and canoeing the lower river. Will actively use other outfitters going forward for our annual reunion trips. You tried to undo last years trip and sorry I gave the benefit of the doubt that a group would be honored this year.

I believe this is one of the greatest places to go for kayaking in PA. This company offers 17 miles…read more(one of the few), 10 miles, and 6 miles kayaking. If you are looking for a good workout then 17 miles is definitely the option to go for. My group and I kayaked a year or two ago and it took approx. 5 hrs nonstop to get it done. Thus, you may need to show up early to the place around 9 am to account for resting and other delays. Also, the company closes at 6pm and if you return the equipment past 6pm then you will be charged of some penalty... Anyways, my group and I also kayaked 10 miles and it took approx. 3 hrs to be finished. The water in this river is very calm with some currents that may be able to help you out to gain speed from time to time. There is nothing dangerous at this river so you can easily enjoy and have an amazing time with your group. There is a cliff that you can climb almost at the end of the ride where you get to jump down into the water. The height can be approx. 10-15 feet high. The feeling that you get from jumping down can be amazing!

The Foundation I class taken 6/06/26 was led by Matt who was an excellent instructor! Although I…read morekayak on my own on lakes, I learned much more about the sport through Matt's instruction regarding kayaking on moving water. The entire team was professional and helpful. Looking forward to taking Foundation II! Yvonne

Every season I look forward to kayaking with Hudson River Expeditions and their entire team…read morewhether it's on a tour or a rental on my own, it's one of the most enjoyable things I do for myself each summer

Great place for a stroll, jog or hike w friends and family. Awesome learning center and wild life…read moreexhibits to explore.

Part of the Bergen County Park System, the J.A. Mcfaul Envirinmental Center is an education and…read morewildlife oasis in an otherwise suburban community. The center features both an indoor and outdoor experience. The outdoor experience offers well maintained nature trails which circumvent a large duck pond where you wild find swans, turtles, waterlillies and other wildlife. A beautiful gazebo overlooks the pond and is surrounded by flowerbeds. Hiking along the lake trail will take you to a two story observation deck. Many people use the paved entrance road to walk or jog. It is a one mile go-around with many joggers the day I visited. For those interested in an up close look at a red-tailed hawk, owls, pigeons and a red fox, the center has caged environments especially for that purpose. The indoor environmental center is a good sized facility designed to educate visitors about native fauna and flora. There are two main rooms. The room off the looby has a variety of fis tanks displaying turtles, snakes, frogs, etc.. Educational displays feature charts, photos, taxidermy and artifacts. I particularly liked the bear display. Adjacent to this room is the observatory room. Large windows give you an opportunity to view the duck pond and wildlife. This room has displays ranging from bats, bees, trees, etc.. Well maintained restrooms are available. In summary. While this is not comparable to a large zoo. it has many things to look at and experience for a well spent morning or afternoon. The facility is free of charge.

In the summer, I avoid this place like the plague, but in the fall and winter, it is a bird…read moreenthusiast paradise.

I think the people of Allendale may be trying to keep this place hidden, but I rode my bike past,…read moresaw it and now the secret is out! This is a big beautiful park with a lot to do. Plenty of parking and open fields for you to walk or picnic. There's a a lot of picnic tables, a picnic table and a few grills. There is a memorial, soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, and a playground. The best part of the lake is probably the lake. I didn't go in but there were a lot of people in the water and on the beech. There were lifeguards and a few docks. Check out their website for specifics on hours, membership or permits.