Sunday, December 7, 2008

Outdoor Adventures and Family Activities in New Jersey

By Alix Montoya

We all know New Jersey isn't the first thing that comes to mind when somebody mentions adventure. Top vacation spots in the country are hogged by Florida, Hawaii, or Alaska. Although, it doesn't have to be this way all the time. Sure it's not clogged by hundreds of hotels and resorts, but the Graden State still has a few tricks up its outdoors sleeve that's sure to catch the attention of thrill seekers everywhere.

One hundred twenty-seven miles of beach along the state coastline facing the Atlantic. Cargo ships aren't the only ones calling the beaches of New Jersey home. So does whales and dolphins. Take a boat ride and watch the whales frolic around in their natural habitat. Or why not take a snorkeling trip and swim with the dolphins while your at it. The saltwater activities also include camping out on the beach, surfing and fishing.

Watch whales swim around the deep blue and let their majestic forms take your breath away. New Jersey's Atlantic shoreline is no longer just for the myriads of trade ships heading to its commercial ports, it also offers plenty of boat rides to let the mariner inside experience the whales on a whole new level. Don't just take your friend's word for it. Try it for yourself and you're set for a sight you won't soon forget.

Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge just one of the many national parks and wildlife reserves that offer its camping grounds for an outdoor adventure in the lively woods and great mountains. Hike through the woods and follow the many trails that take you to places you couldn't imagine was in your backyard all along. New Jersey is the place to be for outdoor enthusiasts.

Take your skis and ski your way down the snowcapped mountain ranges that New Jersey offers in its winter activities. Go fly fishing for salmon during their season in the spring. Take your friends kayaking along the many rivers that flow to the Atlantic in the summer. Or go hiking along the thousand mile treks and trails in the beautiful autumn woodlands. All year round there are activities to be done and fun to be had in New Jersey.

Lying between two bustling metropolis, New Jersey is not just your average center for commerce with a great service economy. Just look a little closer and you'll find that this little state has more to offer adventurers than what meets the eye. - 16003

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