by Sheila | Jan 26, 2024 | Indoor Places to Play, North, North, Outdoor Attractions
@seek.discover.play shares her amazing photos of Sterling Hill Mine in Ogdensburg NJ. Thanks to her collaboration we have been able to see some of the most beautiful spots in NJ.
by Sheila | Mar 16, 2016 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Editor’s Note: Spring has Sprung, and we have started visiting unique places around NJ again, if you have a new place you would like us to cover, comment on our Facebook Page here! Want to get in on our latest newsletter? Click here to subscribe!-Sheila Today we...
by Sheila | May 31, 2015 | North, Outdoor Attractions
The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens are located on 474 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043. My good friend Charlene invited me to go, and it was a beautiful tranquil experience. Although it’s not your playground destination, the flowers are beautiful, and...
by Sheila | Aug 4, 2013 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Editor’s Note: Hi NJ friends, today’s visit is to the Woodbridge Community Center aka “The Arenas at Woodbridge” Â where we were surprised to see so much going on! Â Want to thank Jane, Pam and Noelle from the Woodbridge Rec department! Â Our...
by Sheila | Jul 30, 2013 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Editor’s Note: First of all, wanted to say hi, and hope you all are having a wonderful summer. Our family has been very busy and has focused on my parents’ big move to our town. Now that things are getting settled, we are happy to focus on outdoor...
by Sheila | Jul 15, 2012 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Update #2- 3/29/2016- Lots going on at TBZ. The giraffes are here, but not visible to the public yet.  Saw some massive construction going on.  Some changes since 2013 including removal of digger at playground, and no water & pebbles at  table noted below....
by Sheila | Jul 7, 2012 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Editor’s Note: Throughout the summer we will be visiting some favorite NJ outdoor attractions. For this special post, Amy visited Wild West City and shares her trip with us. If you have a special outdoor attraction you would like us to feature, comment on...
by Amy | May 25, 2012 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Who out there loves DINOSAURS? Heck, who doesn’t love them???? And whoever thought you’d find some live ones right here in the Garden State! Sheila and I (with 6 kids between us!) had the great pleasure of visiting the new Field Station: Dinosaurs. It...
by Sheila | Mar 6, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North, North, Outdoor Attractions
2014 UPDATE: Snowy days have not been great on my updating timeliness! Â Want to know where the latest maple sugaring events are happening what’s left of February 2014 and March? Here are a few links to some great nature/environmental centers: Bergen county:...
by Sheila | Feb 29, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North, North, Outdoor Attractions
Essex Environmental Center is located on 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. From their website: ” The Essex County Environmental Center is located in the western section of Essex County at West Essex Park. West Essex Park is 1,360 acres of wetlands preserve...
