Why not rent a kayak from Overpect Park in Leonia on a sunny afternoon. Paddling on the Hackensack River is very relaxing and there are...

Fort Lee Historical Park is a great place for those who love history. New Jersey has a rich history because we were an important part of...

Tucked away in Wayne, New Jersey is the Laurelwood Arboretum. This is a 30 acre property contains diverse species of flowers, plants,...

Over 240 species of birds are found in the wetlands area at Celery Farm in Allendale New Jersey. I have been here several times and...

The Meadowlands Environmental Center also known as the Richard DeKorte Park is located in Lyndhurst, NJ. This center is built on a tidal...

I took my twins many years ago to this sweet sheep farm that makes cheese right on the premises. In fact, you can visit the cheese cave!...

How many have you seen the iconic obelisk in High Point State Park? This famous monument is the highest point in New Jersey with an...

Great for history buffs, the Thomas Edison Museum, a National Historical Park, located in West Orange is the home of the late Thomas...

Many people have lived in this area,but have never been to the Great Falls in Paterson, a National Park. Right off Route 80 are the...

Located in Tomkins Cove, NY, not far from Bergen County is Bear Mountain. Bear Mountain has trail with various wildlife animals and a...

Take a walk around Congers Lake, Clarkstown New York in neighboring Rockland County. This free park has a paved trail with several...

Come away from the highways, malls and traffic in Bergen County and see some waterfalls in nearby Delaware Township, Pennsylvania. Both...

Located right off I-95 in Connecticut is the exit for the Thimble Islands. As you get off the exit, you can see the archipelago that...

One of the largest battles of the American Revolution took place here. I visited here several years ago, and the property is large and...

If you are a history buff and enjoy visiting mansions on the Hudson, this is a place for you and it's not too far from Bergen county. ...

There is a special place in New York City that combines nature and city atmosphere. The High Line is decorated with unique trees,...

Filmed in movies such as Spiderman 3 and a well known for engagements and wedding pictures, is the iconic Bow Bridge. It's graceful...

Come see the splendor of Duke Farms in Hillsborough, NJ featured in the New York Times. Duke Farms was the home of Doris Duke, heiress...

Today, I went to an authentic French Bakery called Pierre & Michel's in Ridgewood and I thought it was worth writing on my blog. While I...

Visit the Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick, NJ for some indoor fun. I found this museum while my daughter was on a tour of the...