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A Tale of Three Falcons
Each spring for the past 19 years, something amazing happens in the concrete jungle of Jersey City. A pair of peregrine falcons takes up residence at the top of a skyscraper; 101 Hudson Street to be exact. The peregrine falcon historically bred in New Jersey on the cliffs in the Palisades and along the Delaware… Continue reading
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Planning on Fishing? Make sure to Get a License
Fishing season opens this weekend in New Jersey; a wonderful time of year! My husband and I just love getting out to the awesome open spaces all around New Jersey and fly fishing different fresh water locations. There is one important step many people skip, however. Buying a New Jersey fishing license. I can’t believe… Continue reading
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Forget The Met – Find Culture in Jersey!
Recently The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City put in place a mandatory entrance fee of $25 for non-New York residents. Up until now, The Met’s entrance fee was by “suggested donation,” which made it accessible for all. Now it will be far from that for many. It is worth mentioning, if you… Continue reading
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Shop Small Jersey Style
While many are out today on Black Friday shopping on major department stores like Target and Best Buy, I find Small Business Saturday much more important. Started in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday is meant to encourage consumers to shop at locally-owned stores in their communities. Small businesses generate the majority of jobs in… Continue reading
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“Down the Shore” – Part Four in a Series
My final post in my “Down the Shore” series is about the small beach community of Wildwood Crest. Noted for its independently owned “Doo Wop” motels with names like the Jolly Roger, Tangiers, and Blue Marlin of the mid twentieth century, The Crest is a favorite destination spot for families. Wildwood Crest came into existence… Continue reading
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“Down the Shore” – Part Three in a Series
If you enjoy Victorian architecture, beautiful sandy beaches, and not a franchise store in sight, I highly recommend you check out Cape May. The entire city is designated the Cape May Historic District, a National Historic Landmark due to its concentration of Victorian buildings. You can enjoy a Kohr’s Brothers Frozen Custard while you check… Continue reading
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“Down the Shore” – Part Two in a Series
The Jersey Shore encompasses over 140 miles of beautiful coastline. Famous for its boardwalks, arcades, and amusement piers, each shore town has its own unique vibe. Seaside Heights, which developed a bad reputation thanks to a terrible television show, is popular with teenagers and young twenty-somethings, while Wildwood Crest is more popular with families. The… Continue reading
This Is My New Jersey 