Yesterday my sons and I visited Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City and now we can brag that we’ve climbed the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey! There’s just something about the symbolism of a lighthouse that I love – a lone tall beacon in the night, signaling guidance and safe harbor for those traveling the rough seas.… Read more...
Yippee!!! Spring has sprung and, like many New Jersey school children, my kids will have spring break next week. Some of you may even have your kids home from school this week. It has become something of a tradition in our family to make spring break a week of New Jersey day trips.… Read more...
Our school district had an early dismissal last week, so my boys and I decided to take advantage of the free afternoon by visiting the Adventure Aquarium in Camden NJ. There are so many things to do and see at this New Jersey aquarium that, even though we have visited before, we decided that it was time for another trip.… Read more...
If you’re looking for things to do in northern New Jersey, consider a trip to Liberty State Park in Jersey City. This spectacular park offers breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline and is a dramatic setting in which to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational activities.… Read more...
New Jersey is home to a number of African American historic sites and, since February is African American History Month, I plan to feature a number of these sites on Things To Do In New Jersey this month. Many of these sites are free or inexpensive to visit and offer an important perspective on the role New Jersey and its citizens played in the quest for freedom for enslaved blacks, the struggle for civil rights for 20th century African Americans, and African American citizens who played a prominent role in the history of New Jersey and our nation.… Read more...
In June of 1777, one of the largest battles of the Revolutionary War took place on the rolling farm fields and woodlands of Monmouth Court House in Central New Jersey. It was a sweltering hot day, and nearly as many men died from heatstroke as did from losses to the enemy.… Read more...
