Fall foliage season in New Jersey is almost in full swing, and that means there’s no better time to explore one of the Garden State’s underrated state parks. Many of the top parks will be packed this time of year with leaf-peeping regulars, but our rich state park system means we have dozens of parks that even locals might have never heard of. A perfect example is Tall Pines State Preserve, one of NJ’s smallest state parks at only 110 acres. Built out of a former golf course, this underrated state park in New Jersey is a great, laid-back hiking and recreation spot for those who want to get back to nature. And during this time of year, the trees surrounding Mantua Creek turn into a kaleidoscope of colors that has to be seen to be believed. Come along with us, into the beauty of Tall Pines State Preserve.
