Kittatinny Valley State Park — Attraction in Andover Township

Try to go hiking at least twice a week. Love it! Most trails are nicely groomed, and you are not walking in tick infested brush. Save that for the winter months. Have met many friendly travelers and their 4-legged companions. Most hikers and bikers are very respectful of others. Have come across a bear 🐻, 50 or 60 feet off the trail, busy foraging for food. Never felt threatened or intimidated. If you want the best of both worlds, take the white trail. Steep incline and descents followed by level terrain along the lake. 1.5 hour if you go...

This is a great free park with lots of different trails to suit your needs. The white trail follows the big lake. The yellow trail is paved for the most part and has lots of dog walkers. There is also a little airport where you can watch small planes take off and land. The Sussex branch trail is great for cyclists. The black and blue trails have some challenging inclines but my 12 yr old was able to do it. However, I would NOT recommend the red trail. Last Monday we ran in to a bear about 10 yards away from the...

Lake aeroflex makes a great fishing spot with a variety of bank fishing opportunities and boating launches, as well as a diverse species of desirable prizes for anglers. There's a beautiful trail around for hikers and I've definitely seen bikes. There's a nearby air field so if plane noises freak you out it can be a bummer, but I personally find the low flying prop planes very cool. I've caught a good variety of fish on the bank and am excited to bring a kayak out for...