Outdoors

Living near the Jersey Shore has its perks; beautiful beaches, tons of great outdoor activities, and of course there's always something going on. That being said, there is something I really am missing during these peaceful off months at the shore, and it's something I didn't think I'd miss.

Every state has a hidden gem, and we are fortunate enough in New Jersey to have several fantastic little gems along the Jersey Shore and throughout the rest of the state.

Each year the Jingle Bell Run raises funds to support scholarships for local high schools, the Toms River Police Foundation as well as a spotlight cause.

You run the risk of slipping on ice, quickly becoming dehydrated, and losing feeling in your limbs due to the cold, plus it gets dark sooner and that can play a big part in your overall safety.

Whether you like to watch the tram car in Wildwood, need to hop on the Jitney in Sea Isle City, or are catching some live music at Beachcombers in Seaside Heights there's always something to do around the shore.

New Jersey is no stranger to the paranormal; the Jersey Devil, The Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May, The Parkway Phantom, and the Spy House are popular NJ haunts we love to talk about. What I think is really interesting is the amount of supposedly haunted roads in the Garden State.

Here in Ocean County, I'd say we got fairly lucky; we had some gale-force winds, and heavy rains and I know I briefly lost power. But all things considered, I think we weathered the storm pretty well.

Unfortunately for many people living and working in New Jersey, that's not the case and Fall Allergies wreak havoc on their daily lives. Accu-Weather has released their Allergy Report for the Fall of 2022, and sorry to say but it looks like it could be a rough one.

There's a mega-mansion in beautiful Mount Arlington Boro, NJ that's on the market and used to be owned by a beloved actress and comedian from the mid-1800s.

According to Only In Your State, there's a fantastic train ride that will take you through 14 train stations and show you all of the fantastic fall foliage that Jersey has to offer! The best part is that it's only a short drive from Ocean County and makes the perfect day trip.

I think the biggest plus too is that everyone kept their sea legs together, and we didn't have to break out the barf bags. All in all, as a non-fisher I can confidently say that this was one of the most fun days I've had this summer, and can't wait to make my way back out to fish on the Miss Barnegat Light.

When I say outdoor gym, by the way, I don't mean a few monkey bars and a pull-up bar. I mean a full-fledged outdoor training facility! I walked over to check it out and was surprised at the amount of stuff this place had available to the public.