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My wife and I love hiking and we love when we can hike here in New Jersey. If you are looking to get those steps in and get outdoors and get the fresh air, sunshine, and exercise then hiking can be a great way to get it all done.

In this latest edition of Hiking New Jersey, we are off to Monmouth County and Hartshorne Woods County Park in Middletown, New Jersey. Hartshorne Woods is part of the Monmouth County Parks System.

As you know I continue with my ongoing series "Hiking New Jersey" as we continue to hike fantastic parks and trails here in the Garden State and sometimes even beyond.

If you are looking for a fun workout, how about a hike on one of our many beautiful boardwalks here in New Jersey. This time around we decided to hike the beautiful Ocean City boardwalk in Cape May County.

Looking to get out and get some fresh air and sunshine this spring? then one spot that should be on your list is beautiful Tatum County Park in Middletown. Tatum Park is part of the Monmouth County Park System. It's a wonderful park located in Middletown, right next to Deep Cut Gardens Park.

This story is exactly why I only like so much nature. I'll marvel at it as long as I don't have to navigate it, sleep in it or worry about surviving it. A local Freehold family was recently rescued after getting lost on a mountain hike in Maine.

There is not much that will spark panic in a Mom more than spotting a tick. Do they not send shivers up your spine? They are gross, unsuspecting and can make us really sick. It's the first day of tick season by the way...April to mid-to-late October is when they are in full swing. Experts are predicting that the tic population in New Jersey to be off the charts this year. Well super.

The Second Wind Llama Farm believes in that the mind, body and nature connection is crucial to a balanced being and I would go out on a limb and say that most of us are not exactly balanced with this COVID crisis. So why not get some llama therapy?

So in the latest edition of Hiking NJ I found myself in Bergen County at the Palisades Interstate Park. The park hosts numerous sites and trails within its area, right along the Hudson River on the Jersey side.

What do you do to get some fresh air and exercise during a pandemic? Well in my opinion it’s hiking. Hiking is a great way to get outdoors and do it safely. You can get outdoors and get exercise and fresh air, which I think many of us can lack at times while we stay home during the Coronavirus Pandemic...