The Jersey-Philes

View of the Big Flatbrook as it runs along Blue Mountain Loop in Stokes State Forest, where you'll find New Jersey nature at its finest.

Explore New Jersey Nature

New Jersey boasts 49 state parks and forests, five national wildlife refuges, hundreds of preserves and a national recreation Area. Despite being the most densely populated state in the country, it is home to incredible ecological, geologic, and biologic diversity. From the Appalachian Mountains of the north to the coastal plains of the south, there is so much New Jersey nature to explore. From the drop down menus above, you can explore the many wild places this beautiful state has to offer.