April 2024: The Outdoors Issue

Nature speaks to everyone in a different way. A walk through the woods can inspire inner peace. An energetic vigorous hike up an incline can improve health, both mental and physical. An outdoor swim can provide a sense of invigoration and calm.

In this issue, you’ll find a variety of ways to enjoy and explore the outdoors in New Jersey. We have everything from a guide to our state’s bike trails, to a look at our three protected wild and scenic rivers, to a primer on outdoor locations that offers spots to both hike and relax. The issue also features four New Jerseyans who intertwine their lives closely with nature. They share their inspiring stories with us.

For this issue, The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey, a nonprofit that, for more than 60 years, has been working to conserve the lands and waters of the Garden State, educated us about conservation and generously provided us with access to their resources.