Outdoor Activities:

Whether on foot, bicycle or horseback, visitors delight in the spectacle of nature they find in the Skylands all year long. If spectacular vistas amidst an abundance of natural, cultural and recreational resources appeal to you, you've come to the right place.

Adventure Trips

Spend a day skiing, snowboarding, rafting and biking in the Skylands, but don't miss the unforgettable chance to float above the trees on a hot air balloon ride or raft down the Delaware Water Gap.

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Beaches

From swimmers to snorkelers, surfers and surf fishing, our beaches aren't just ideal for sunbathers. Saltwater recreation is plentiful, spanning sailing, fishing, boating, swimming, canoe tours and naturalist programs and more.

With dozens of fun-filled New Jersey towns to choose from, our Realtor’s Page will help you find the perfect shore rental property within minutes!

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Biking

Hop on your bike and explore the Delaware Water Gap and enjoy the thousands of acres of breathtaking scenery along 40 miles of the Delaware River.

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Birding

Float above the trees on a hot air balloon ride and savor the breathtaking view from above as hawks and bald eagles soar alongside you. Don't forget your binoculars to see the beautiful birds that thrive in this gorgeous habitat.

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Camping

Step off the beaten path and explore the rough and rugged 20 miles of Appalachian Trail at Wawayanda State Park, or pitch your tent at Camp Taylor and visit the Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia and observe nearly two dozen wolves, bobcats and foxes.

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Fishing

If you're planning to fish some of the larger lakes or reservoirs, head to Round Valley and Spruce Run in Hunterdon County, Merrill Creek Reservoir in Warren County, or Lake Hopatcong bordering Morris & Sussex Counties, and get ready for some major bodies of water ideal for fishing!

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Gardens

Duke Farms & Gardens in Hillsborough is a must-see, with 11 fabulous greenhouse gardens, representing English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian Indo-Persian, Colonial, Edwardian, American Desert and Tropical Jungles.

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Golf

For golf with incredible panoramic views, play at the Robert Trent Jones designed Crystal Springs Golf and Spa Resort in Vernon or Heron Glen Golf Course in Ringoes for a day of premier golfing.

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Parks & Forests

The Skylands parks and forests offer exceptional outdoor recreation and natural encounters for the entire family.

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Sports & Recreation

Snap into your skis for a cross-country trek, pedal through an abundance of wooded trails or tube down winding waterways in the Skylands. New Jersey is a sports lover's paradise regardless of age or interest.

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Sports Teams & Venues

The Funplex in East Hanover is a family entertainment center with a 100,000 square foot indoor center with arcade, electric go-karts, lazer runner and more! Trot over to Gladstone where the U.S. Equestrian team hosts events including selection trials for major, international competitions.

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Winter Activities

When the snow begins to fall, head to Schooley’s Mountain Park in Long Valley for cross-country skiing, tobogganing, ice-fishing and skating or Hidden Valley Skiing and Mountain Creek Skiing in Vernon for all the slopes, vertical drops and snow tubing you can handle!

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Featured Destinations Stockton: Camping, natural area, fishing. Find: Lodging | Attractions Vernon: Mountain Creek Water Park, one of the biggest and best on the East Coast. Find: Lodging | Attractions Phillipsburg: Lazy River Outpost. Enjoy water sports on the Delaware River. Find: Lodging | Attractions

Featured Attractions Wawayanda State Park: The park features trails, camping, fishing, hunting, boating and more. Find out more >> Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center: The center offers visitors a look at how more than 600,000 brook, brown and rainbow trout are raised each year for stocking the public waters of New Jersey. Find out more >> Lakota Wolf Preserve at Camp Taylor: Enjoy a scenic walk to the Lakota Wolf Preserve observing the many forms of local wildlife along the way. Find out more >>