The United States is full of gorgeous national parks to explore. From rugged mountain ranges to vast deserts, this country never fails to shock and inspire those who venture to explore it. Here are the top US national parks for a family vacation! Yosemite National Park Located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, there’s a reason […]
City Unveils New Jackson Hill/Greenville Community Park
Mayor Fulop Unveils Brand new State-of-the-art Jackson Hill/Greenville Community Park & Playground, a Decade in the Making Community-Driven Park to replace Troubled Park Space with Upgraded Amenities and Features to Attract Community Engagement JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the $2.5 million investment to build the new Bethune Park to enhance accessibility […]
5 Easy Memorial Day Weekend Activity Ideas
Memorial Day weekend might be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Here are some things you can do to have fun this weekend! Have a movie marathon with the family If you’re lucky enough to live with your immediate family, put together a list of movies to watch […]
Ten Hiking Trails to Check Out in New Jersey
With the cooler weather and changing of the leaves, hikes are some of the greatest ways to view nature’s foliage in all its glory. Here are 10 trails in New Jersey to check out for a scenic walk through nature. Reservoir #3 – Pershing Field Jersey City https://www.instagram.com/p/B2sZTVFHBmh/ If you’re looking for something light and […]
End of Summer Bucket List for the Whole Family
Summer is meant for adventures to the restaurant, park or block party. It’s not too late to check everything off your summer bucket list. Here are some helpful ideas to get you started. Learn how to make gelato View this post on Instagram A post shared by B U C K E T & B […]
Movies in the Park is back!
Movies in the Park is back in Jersey City for the summer! Movies in the Park is a series of free outdoor movies at parks throughout Jersey City. All showtimes are around sunset, and dates can change in the case of bad weather. You can find updates on the Jersey City Cultural Affairs Facebook page. […]
The 6th Annual Hamilton Park BBQ
The 6th annual Hamilton Park BBQ Festival is less than a week away – this Saturday, September 26th from noon to 8pm at Hamilton Park! The BBQ Festival is going to be a great time for the whole family. This event is not just a great party, with delicious food, live music and fun for […]
The New Mom’s Guide to Jersey City
I remember the day perfectly. It was a particularly warm afternoon in July when I loaded up a van with all my worldly possessions, an eight-month old baby, books to study for the bar (but that’s a story for another day) and drove through the Holland Tunnel connecting New York City to New Jersey. We […]
Pup Park Spotlight: Van Vorst Park
Ask any dog owner in town, and they’ll tell you: Jersey City is crazy dog-friendly. As one myself, I’ve definitely noticed how easy it is to have (that is, entertain) a pooch here. Without a doubt, the fantastic dog parks are some of the prime reasons why. So begins a monthly series highlighting each and […]
Top Eight Things to Do In Jersey City
We’ve finally made it to that time of week where we can push away from our desks and other work and go, “TGIF.” However, we understand that sitting on the couch and eating a bag of chips may not be everyone’s preference of how to spend their weekend (no, there is nothing wrong with that). […]
Berry Lane Park
When asked what my favorite hangout spots are in Jersey City my answer is always one of the many beautiful parks. When mini-chicpea and I want a quiet afternoon, we go to Van Vorst (post coming soon), when we want more action and play options we go to Hamilton Park, when we want to go […]