Ring in 2020 with hikes at NJ state parks and forests
New Jersey's annual First Day Hikes for 2020 include 28 hikes, a lighthouse climb, a mountain bike ride and a horseback ride to promote healthy lifestyles.
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Lifeguards on duty on Sept. weekends at Island Beach State Park
To help locals enjoy some swimming at the Jersey Shore, lifeguards will be on duty during September weekends at Island Beach State Park.
Smokey Bear turns 75, and New Jersey plans to celebrate
New Jersey celebrates Smokey Bear's 75th birthday with a big party at Liberty State Park.
If you see a coyote in NJ, go inside immediately
Hundreds and perhaps thousands of coyotes are now living in New Jersey.
DEP — guardians of the environment or property owners nightmare?
Pray, pray, pray you never have to deal with these people!
'Monopoly man' wants NJ to support Murphy's tax hikes
The lobbying push for Gov. Phil Murphy’s tax hikes was stepped up Wednesday, with the DEP leader saying lakes could close this summer without the funds.
A new report finds much of New Jersey is drought-free
However, the DEP drought warnings and watches remain in effect for now.
Save the fish — but what about the fishermen? NJ wants federal rules eased
Mixed reaction to Christie's bid to slow fluke regulations.
Good and bad news for New Jersey's forest fire risk
It's been a long, hot summer. And if it stays dry, we could start seeing a heightened risk for wildfires.
Sip slowly, NJ: Half the state's under a drought watch
If everyone cut back water use just 10 percent, "we could fill about 205 Olympic size swimming pools every day," a state official says.