Exploring New Jersey's Pine Barrens: Best Things To Do With Kids
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The Pine Barrens, or the Pines, is a beautifully diverse, protected eco-system that stretches over seven counties in New Jersey and is home to approximately1.1 million acres of forests with varied plant and animal life. The region also houses a multitude of rural and urban towns, with residents embracing the Pines and celebrating its beautiful bounty over the four seasons with festivals, outdoor activities, eateries, and folklore—watch out for the Jersey Devil!
Whether you are headed to the area to attend an event, searching for outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, and fishing, or simply want to drive through to spot changing flora and foliage in the fall or spring, the Pine Barrens do not disappoint. Read on for our favorite things to do with kids in the region, and read our roundup of state forests and parks to explore for more outdoor adventures.