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Leaf peeping season has officially begun! 🍁 If you're heading out to explore this week, the northern counties are already showing some early signs of color.

Whether you're waiting for the pines to turn or planning a trip up north to catch the early color, we want to know: which NJ park is your favorite fall tradition? 🏕️🍂

Upgraded the backyard vibe tonight! 😍 Loving the beautiful spring weather and the hypnotizing glow from the 360 firepit. 🍢✨

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmoms, and mother figures out there! Today we celebrate everything you do. Hope your day is filled with love!

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Easter Bunny Express Trains at the Pine Creek Railroad begin this weekend! 🐇 💐

Get ready to hop on board for for a train ride with the Easter Bunny.

Bunny trains will operate every half hour from 11:00am to 4:00pm during the following dates!

Saturday March 28th

Sunday March 29th

Saturday April 4th

Sunday April 5th (Easter Sunday)

Tickets for this event are $6.00 per person and can be purchased in our ticket office on the day of the event! No tickets are presold for this event. Train Ride is located within Allaire State Park in Wall, NJ

This event is weather permitting, in the event of poor weather conditions please check our social media for any schedule changes!

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Can't wait! Have you ever seen their Cherry Blossoms?

🌸 Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Prediction! 🌸

The blossoms are on their way! The predicted peak bloom for the cherry blossom trees in Essex County Branch Brook Park is April 9–16, 2026. 🌸

Plan your visit to experience one of New Jersey’s most beautiful spring traditions as thousands of cherry trees burst into bloom throughout the park. It’s the perfect time for a walk, photos, and enjoying the beauty of spring in Belleville and Newark.

🌸 Don’t forget — 2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival! Join us as we celebrate this special milestone.

📍 Essex County Branch Brook Park

🔗 Learn more: www.essexcountyparks.org

🚲️ Have you seen the new E-Bike law signed by the Governor today? It’s officially creating some of the strictest e-bike rules in the country, and I’m curious where everyone stands on it.

The big question is: Will this actually make things safer?

What to know:
• Riders 14 & under are prohibited
• Riders 15+ need a license, registration & insurance
• Driver’s license holders do NOT need a separate e-bike license
• Motorists must use due caution when passing e-bikes (slow down, leave space, or change lanes)

Let me know your take below! 👇