The Hidden Park That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Discovered New Jersey’s Best Kept Secret
New Jersey has some spectacular state parks, and we appreciate that. That’s why you’ll often find us hiking their trails, swimming in their lakes and boating on their rivers. Sometimes, it can get pretty crowded. If you’d like to enjoy nature in a more secluded space, look no further than Greenbrook Sanctuary.
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Pictured is the brook after heavy rainfall.
There's just something about the Palisades - it seems to have a perfect mix to make the colors pop.
And by hidden, I mean hidden away from the rest of the state... it cascades 250 feet, definitely hard to miss.
And the perks of membership are abundant. Facilities include 6 miles of marked trails, an information center and museum, restrooms and a picnic area. Booklets about the sanctuary’s flora, fauna, ecology, history, and trails are available in the information center.
Members will also enjoy weekend nature programs and occasional weekday morning and evening walks, conducted by a professional naturalist. What does all this cost? $35 per year for an individual or $50 for a family.
Members will also enjoy weekend nature programs and occasional weekday morning and evening walks, conducted by a professional naturalist. What does all this cost? $35 per year for an individual or $50 for a family.
And it helps support the preservation of the Palisades. Greenbrook Sanctuary is managed by the non-profit Palisades Nature Association.
This buck was snapped in the spring. You'll also find raccoon, snakes, rabbits, chipmunks, birds and butterflies. Bald Eagles are even found in colder months.
Upcoming events include a "Wolf Moon Hike," a guided evening hike on January 12th and a "Winter History Hike" on February 4th.
Did you know about this hidden sanctuary tucked away in Palisades Interstate Park? To visit, head to Green Brook Road in Tenafly, off Route 9W. For more information, head to NJPalisades.org/Greenbrook. Guests are welcome, but frequent guests are encouraged to join. Thanks to Ken Habermann for many of these gorgeous photos. Take your own and share with us.
