Google Maps NJ Hiking Trails

Well, this is pretty cool. Passaic County officials and the New York – New Jersey Trail Conference announced a partnership with Google maps to provide “street views” of approximately 2,000 miles of hiking trails throughout the Apshawa Preserve in West Milford. The 360 degree cameras, which Google provided, have recorded about 85 miles of trails so far and will give hikers a preview of their route before they venture out.…

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Summer Movie Nights

One of the things I loved about summer in the city were all the free movies in the park. Well, I am pleased to report that there are lots of movie nights in New Jersey too! Union County answers the call for summer night films with Family Fun & Flix. UC Fit Kids kicks off the evenings at 7:30pm with healthy activities for children and then once the sun goes down the movie begins!…

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Cranford’s Rahway River and Canoe Club

One of the first things that made me want to move to Cranford was the Rahway River and it’s Canoe Club. We drove in to check out the town one summer weekend circa 2012.  And there is nothing more charming than driving down tree lined streets of old colonial homes along a sweet riverbank and coming across an adorable canoe club.

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