New Jersey Isn't What You Think.....

The state of New Jersey often takes a 'bum rap' when it comes to reputation. That bad reputation as an unattractive black sheep to New York is undeserved and comes from people whose only sight of N.J. is from the Newark Airport corridor, a section of unbridled industrialization that leaves much to be desired.
That area, however , is a tiny section of a beautiful state with millons of acres of forested land, gorgeous seashore and lovely mountains and lakes.









New Jersey is second only to Kentucky in the raising of Thoroughbred horses. 

Cranberry bog

New Jersey is called the Garden State because of it's abundance of small farm crops. Blueberries, cranberries, corn and the most delicious tomatoes in the entire world all are major crops in New Jersey. Gardens, especially vegetable gardens are popular and grow amazingly well in the slightly acid soil of NJ.
photo: harvesting cranberries in a bog.




The colors of autumn in north Jersey are vivid with oranges, almost neon yellows and deep reds.
A ride through New Jersey in autumn is breathtaking because of the beauty and depth of the colors one will see there.

People pride themselves on planning for varied color Spring through Fall.









Most of NJ is still farmland. You will find hundreds of thousands of acres of good land growing crops and hosting dairy farms.
New Jersey's rich yellow Guernsey milk is delicious and healthful.















The Delaware River flows between the border of NJ and Pennsylvania. It is a beautiful place to visit and typical of what can be seen along the border from north to south.










Rushing falls surge into the Delaware River that flows into Delaware Bay far to the south.










Nothing unusual here. NJ has thousands of waterfalls, big and small. From the Great Falls in Passaic County to the ice cold rushing falls of the forests both in north and south Jersey, the breathtaking views are too numerous to mention.
Every nook and cranny is filled with eye pleasing sights.
I don't think there is a section of the state that does not have something worth seeing and remembering.







There is beauty from the top of the state ......









































To the Bottom.....
Blue oceans and white sugar sand are the norm.
New Jersey beaches are safe , easy to access and cleaner than most.
Surfing is good and swimming is protected with great life guard teams throughout the summer .






Right on down to the Cape at the bottom of the pennisula, it just gets prettier and prettier as you go along.





There are barrier islands also, narrow and with sections untouched and pristine.






In South Jersey most towns on the shore have their own beaches.












Here is the view as you leave the beach in Spring Lake, New Jersey, a lovely seaside town situated on a small lake.
Old fashioned homes are the order of the day here and there is a variety of bed and breakfast establishments that are quite lovely.




The majority of New Jerseyans live in small quiet towns.









quiet streets.....

Princeton University

Small shops and family owned stores

Princeton in Fall

Princeton, NJ, home of Princeton University , dates from the Revolutionary days and retains much of the original charm.
A fall photo shows the rural aspects of the town.













Beautiful streams with paths to walk .

Night time in Newark

There are cities too. Newark was once a lovely city with an exciting nightlife, theatres, plays, opera and clubs. Once run down it is now making a huge comeback with safer streets and cultural activities.


There are lots of great things to see and do in New Jersey too.


There is a wonderful aquarium with all kinds of sea life represented.








They even have a restaurant where the fish and turtles can watch you dine .















You can see broadway plays at the Papermill Playhouse(left). Great stars of screen and stage come there to perform.
It has been in operation for many years and keeps improving all the time. They even have children's events.


















 



Lakes, streams, pine barrens (millions of acres of them). Fishing, hunting, all manner of things to do and see.














Old Mills














quiet orderly neighborhoods
































This is New Jersey.. and it is not what you think.