Amazing Lavender Fields in New Jersey

Amazing Lavender Fields in New Jersey

Updated for 2022! While we have loved visiting sunflowers in New Jersey, we realized that there are other floral experiences in the garden state. Known for so many health benefits, lavender was a favorite scent of the original blue eyes himself Frank Sinatra, and it really does have a lovely rich scent. From cooking to … [Read more…]

Hike New Jersey: Hacklebarney State Park

Hiking Hacklebarney State Park

From the moment the weather got nicer and the parks reopened, my family was out the door and ready for adventure. Despite all the fun places we have been, hiking was not something we had done much of, until now that is! I had heard so many amazing things about Hacklebarney State Park so we … [Read more…]

Hike New Jersey: Buttermilk Falls Natural Area

Hike New Jersey _ Buttermilk Falls Natural Area

One of our first hikes as a family brought us to Buttermilk Falls Natural Area located in Mendham, New Jersey. What emerged as a recommendation from one of our readers led to an interesting discovery, including there are two Buttermilk Falls in New Jersey! The second one, located in Sussex County, boasts of a stunning … [Read more…]

Six Flags Great Adventure Brings Back the Drive Thru Safari

Six Flags Great Adventure Brings Back Drive Thru Wild Safari

Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! This spring and summer, tour over 350 acres of terrain in New Jersey that replicates 11 simulated natural habitats housing over 1,200 exotic creatures from six continents! Six Flags Great Adventure has brought back a family favorite which is the Wild Safari Drive Thru starting on March 20, 2021. … [Read more…]

Amazing Drive-Thru Experiences in NJ

Amazing Drive-Thru Experiences in NJ

With the nice weather finally upon us, we are itching to get out. We have loved hiking and exploring nature since the State Parks reopened, but now it’s time to try something new. NJ has been closed for quite awhile which has inspired new and exciting virtual experiences. Now that things are slowly opening up, … [Read more…]

Hiking Fun: Questions & Activities to Enhance Your Trip

Hiking Fun Questions and Activities to Enhance Your Trip

Get Outdoors! Now more than ever, getting outdoors and inhaling some fresh air has never been more paramount to our mental health. Absorbing Vitamin D from the sun has always helped improve my mood after a wet and dreary spring, yet hiking through the woods to smell, touch, and see nature can help restore balance … [Read more…]

Going Wild at The Montclair Art Museum

Montclair Art Museum

A little over twenty miles outside New York City is the bustling community of Montclair. This suburban town is known for its thriving art community which is reflected in restaurants, shops, and recreational programs. One gem that deserves to be highlighted is the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) which embodies the significant roles that museums play … [Read more…]