
New Jersey’s Most Beautiful and Mysterious Spot You Need To Explore
Great Place To Explore In New Jersey
I know it's been a very cold winter so far and you probably aren't thinking about going outside to explore, but some do like being outdoors in winter, and maybe they are waiting for spring when they will plan some exploring. It's always good to have some ideas and a list of places to go once it's outdoor time here in the Garden State.

It's interesting how a small state like New Jersey still has exciting new outdoor places to find and explore. A new article by islands.com explored a region of Jersey with abandoned towns, places to swim, and hiking trails.
Islands.com said "The New Jersey Pine Barrens is an area of around 1.1 million acres that spreads across seven counties in the state. Covering over 20% of New Jersey's land area, these pinelands are one of the largest surviving examples of the Atlantic coastal pine barren ecosystem, a fascinating ecological occurrence."
It's amazing to think that New Jersey, situated between Philadelphia and New York City, can have such a huge natural land area like the Pine Barrens. Islands.com added "One of the main attractions of the Pine Barrens is the gorgeous Blue Hole. This clear blue lake in the middle of the forest, and according to legend, the Blue Hole is bottomless and remains ice-cold year-round regardless of the weather." This is just one of the places to explore in the mysterious Pine Barrens.
By the way the "Blue Hole", according to Wikipedia, "The Blue Hole is located in the Pinelands of Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey and Winslow Township, Camden County, New Jersey. It is a clear blue body of water situated in the middle of a dense forest, with many similar such lakes in its immediate vicinity."
Other Pine Barren places to explore:
- Hiking Trails: Miles to hike including the Batona Trail which is 52 miles in length.
- Kayaking and Canoeing: Numerous creeks, rivers, and aquifers to explore.
- Historic Towns: Places to visit are Batsto Village and Whitesbog Village.
So next time you are thinking about a place to get outdoors and explore remember the Pine Barrens and check out this natural gem in the Garden State. By the way, keep an eye out for the Jersey Devil, that's his backyard.
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