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Abbots Meadow Wildlife Management Area
For fans of the rugged outdoors, Abbotts Meadow Wildlife Management Area is one of the region's secret treasures. With approximately 1,000 acres of rustic, forested wetlands, Abbotts Meadow is prime hunting and fishing territory. And with hundreds of species of birds and waterfowl, it is also a popular spot for birders, especially during migration season.
 
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Pick a day. Any day. No matter when you visit, you can enjoy the great outdoors at Brendan Byre State Forest. Formerly known as Lebanon State Park, the Forest provides 36,647 acres of pine forests, camping, picnicking, historic sites, fishing, cross-country skiing and other activities for year-round fun. Among its many trails are segments of the famed Batona Trail, which links to the Wharton and Bass River State Forests.
 
Camden County Parks System
The folks at Camden County Park System work hard so you can play hard. From your early-morning jog on a favorite trail to a free evening, throughout the Camden County Park System, you’ll find dozens of activities in the Park System’s well-maintained marina and parks. And with 20 parks to choose from, you won’t have to go far to have fun.
 
Corson’s Inlet State Park
Corson’s Inlet State Park combines ecotourism with year-round outdoor recreation.
The 341-acre Park features a variety of habitats, such as sand dunes, marine estuaries and upland areas.
 
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
When it comes to outdoor fun, the Delaware and Raritan Canal Park is your one-stop spot for hiking, biking, boating, fishing, camping, birding, nature programs and lots of other activities. Not surprising since the D&R Canal Park stretches for 70 miles. And there is more here than nature. The Canal played a big role in the region’s development and many of its historic landmarks and villages still stand, just waiting for you to explore.
 
Dix Fish and Wildlife Management Area
 
Dorothy Preserve
What could be better than a two-fer?  That's the Dorothy Preserve.  With two different environments, the 337 acre preserve is part Pinelands forest and part Pinelands Savanna.  The place has all kinds of birds, wildlife and vegetation that is found in few places outside the Pinelands which makes it a favorite among nature-lovers searching for a quiet place to hike.
 
Eldora Nature Preserve
Even little critters deserve protection which is the purpose of the Eldora Preserve -- to protect some rare species of moths. But there are lots of other creatures here that you’ll want to watch out for, too. Follow the trails that wind through the marshes and you’ll spot various kinds of songbirds, hawks, and butterflies. And it is all packed into just 250 acres.
 
Elmer Lake Wildlife Management Area
Have your hiking boots? Fishing rods? Hunting equipment? Binoculars? That’s pretty much all you’ll need to enjoy a day at Elmer Lake Wildlife Management Area. With 279 acres of rustic wetlands, lake area and forests, the WMA is rich in flora, fauna and wildlife. Hike the trails or load your boat into the 45 acre Elmer Lake and spend a lazy afternoon fishing or watching birds up close and personal.
 
Elsinboro Neck
Elsinboro Neck is a tucked away beach with fanastic views of the Delaware Bay and nature trails that should not be missed! During the fall, Elsinboro offers a great place to watch birds migrate to warmer climates.
 
Evert Trail Preserve
Evert Trail Preserve is the best of both worlds -- part of it sits on the inner coastal plains, part of it sits on the outer coastal plains. For nature lovers, this means you get to see the wildlife and vegetation from both environments.  The Preserve's forested wetlands are home to more species of warblers, vireos and other songbirds than anywhere on the Jersey coastal plains, making it one of the most popular areas for birding.
 
Four Mile Springs Preserve
Once a happy hunting ground, Four Mile Springs Preserve was saved from development and is now 1,227 acres of natural, blissful outdoors. There are five miles of sandy roads and footpaths chiseled out of the Atlantic White Cedar forests for hiking, biking and, if you happen to own one, horseback riding.
 
Franklin Parker Preserve
Drive the sandy roads that run along the Wading River, go past the pitch pine forests and blueberry fields and you’ll find the Franklin Parker Preserve, 14 square miles of ecological treasures. With about 5,000 acres of wetlands and another 4,000 that are upland pine oak forest, the cranberry bog-turned-preserve is a haven for a number of endangered species -- and the people who love them.  
 
Gloucester County Nature Club
They’ve been around since 1949 and although they've been at it for almost 60 years, the members, who come in all ages, keep coming up with new and interesting ways to explore, learn about and protect the region’s natural resources. With a calendar packed with field trips, special events, programs, and other activities, it’s no wonder the Gloucester County Nature Club has been around so long.
 
Great Egg Harbor National Wild & Scenic & River
It starts as a trickle near Berlin, but along its 129 mile trek, the Great Egg Harbor River gradually widens and is joined by  17 tributaries on its way to Great Egg Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the River cuts through the Pinelands National Reserve. For paddlers, it's a favorite spot for canoeing and kayaking. Each year, striped bass and alewife herring spawn in the tributaries also making it a great spot for fishing. 
 
Harold N. Peek Preserve
If you are a newcomer to hiking, birding or just appreciating nature, the Harold N. Peek Preserve is a good place to start. It's also a good place to head if you are an experienced naturalist. The Preserves' 256-acres are threaded with three trails that will lead you past cedar and hardwood swamps, Pine Barrens, and one of the largest wild rice marshes in New Jersey. The birding is exceptional and as for wildlife, you don’t even have to try hard to see it.
 
Herrontown Woods Arboretum
Go find your hiking boots or other rubber-soled waterproof shoes, get your binoculars and explore the 142-acre Herrontown Woods Arboretum. More than 30 species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers line the nature trails that wind through the woods and over a shallow creek. The trails slope gently and gradually so they aren't too difficult and when they are dry, some trail sections can accommodate wheelchairs.
 
John A. Roebling Park
When you come to John A. Roebling Park, you won’t be alone. The Park’s 257 acres are packed with wildlife. Connected to more than 8 miles of walking trails and another 11 miles of water trails, Roebling Park is a popular spot for woodpeckers, Green Herons, Great-Horned Owls, and numerous species of turtles. Head over to Watson’s Woods section and check out the Revolutionary War era home of Mr. Watson and his family.
 
Lewis W. Barton Arboretum and Nature Center
If it is low-key you want, it is low-key you'll get at the Lewis Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve. Part of the rolling grounds of Medford Leas Continuing Care Community, the 168-acre grounds are open to the public so that non-residents can also enjoy the trails, woodlands, meadows and carefully manicured gardens.
 
Long Bridge Park
Right along the Rancocas Creek, Long Bridge Park has a little of everything that goes into making a great park . . . forested areas, pond, wetlands, meadows, marshland and lots of space for families to play. You can hike along four trails that wind 2.5 miles past fishing spots, picnic tables and pavilions, playground and nature areas.
 

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