Outdoors

I don't know about you, but I've been spending a lot more time in my backyard lately, and birds are everywhere! If you want to increase avian traffic around your home without worrying about squirrels eating up all the goods, look no further.

Having a good time in the water is easy, but don't forget to practice water safety too. Make sure you've got what you need to stay prepared and safe whether you're on a boat, at the pool or hanging at the beach.

Hiking NJ: Belleplain State Forest [VIDEO] Looking to get away from the "darkness" that we seem to be living in these days? Well I recommend a good hike at any of our many state, county and local parks.

In our latest webisode of Hiking NJ, April and I hit the GSP for Matawan and a visit to Cheesequake State Park.

Hiking NJ: Cloverdale Farm County Park in Barnegat Township .... In this latest "webisode" of my series Hiking New Jersey we took a trip right here in Ocean County, to Cloverdale Farm County Park in Barnegat Township. It was our first trip to this Southern Ocean County park.

Hiking NJ: Parvin State Park .... This edition of Hiking NJ we are off to Salem County and a visit to Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove Township. The State Park is a beauty wrapped around Lake Parvin and Lake Thundergust.

In this latest edition of hiking, it's a trip out of New Jersey and into New York State.

Get Details about this Weekends' 37th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Waterfowling Show in Tuckerton

Jersey Shore Congressman Chris Smith (R - Monmouth, Ocean and Mercer Counties) has reintroduced legislation to enhance healing and recovery for veterans.

Do you love to hike? Do you love to take your dogs with you? Then here is a list of some of the best hiking parks in the Garden State for you and your furry friends to enjoy.