Island Beach State Park

After spending two-decades in the sales industry a New Jersey entrepreneur closes the door on that career to open up Ocean County's first rum distillery this month.

The Friends of Island Beach State Park are hosting the 2nd Annual Barrier Island Classic Surf Contest.

Story by Tom P For a fee of course, but the weekend-long hands-and-tummies-on course will pay back tenfold on the investment investigating the incredible edible bounties afforded by Barnegat Bay and its sedge islands, an eye-opening appreciation for the fragile ecosystems and an understanding of the urgent need for stewardship of this gem of a natural resource.

At this point, mocking Chris Christie is like shooting fish in a barrel...very large fish, in a very large barrel.

Police are turning people away from Island Beach State Park on the Saturday of Fourth of July weekend. But one family will have free access: Christie's.

This is the second year in a row a temporary driving ban on the beach at Island Beach State Park will be happening due to an endangered bird. The driving ban begins Friday June 23rd

Osprey chick #1 has hatched at Island Beach State Park!

This video shows why it's a bad idea to bring your car too close to the waterline.

The osprey parents are closely guarding a nest that features two eggs.

It's actually happening on Sunday, April 30th. The day before May 1st, so we'll let it slide this time. It's being hosted by The Friends of Island Beach State Park "May Day" is from 9a-4p, and It's going to be a great day of family fun in Island Beach State Park at Ocean Bathing Area #1 which will consist of live music, vendors, food trucks, BBQ, Ziplines, games, face painting, prizes, c

Island Beach State Park's popular "Osprey Cam" is up and running for the 2017 season!

Another step in keeping the shore ready for future storms takes place on Saturday at Island Beach State Park with the planting of dune grass, with the combined efforts of volunteers and state officials.