New Jersey
9 Day Trips You Need To Make In New Jersey Before Summer Is Over
Where To Visit In New Jersey Before Summer Is Over
I hate to say it but yes summer is marching on and we are heading into August. Soon kids will be heading to college and then at the beginning of September the area grade schools will be back in session. So now is the time to take those end-of-summer day trips to get some great memories in before the summer is gone.
There are many great places to go here in New Jersey, Only in Your State has put together a list of nine places to visit and I wanted to share those with you. Maybe you will have a few ideas to share as well. What’s great about day trips is that they don’t require a lot of time off, they are close so travel isn’t difficult, and they are less expensive, which I think is a welcome idea for everyone in today’s economy. So let’s look at these nine picks you and your family may consider. Gas up the car, grab some drinks and snacks, and head out for adventure in New Jersey.
According to Only In Your State here are 9 summer day trip destinations to take before summer ends:
1. Cape May: “Explore the beautiful Victorian-style homes, go shopping for arts and antiques, or soak up the sun on the beach in this quaint town.”
2. Grounds for Sculpture – Hamilton Township: I have visited Grounds For Sculpture personally and it is a fantastic day trip. Nature and art coexist at this outdoor and indoor museum.
3. Six Flags Great Adventure – Jackson Township: “This one is a classic and perfect for thrill-seekers. The Jersey Devil, a record-breaking roller coaster, is completely wild!”
4. Island Beach State Park – Lanoka Harbor: “Sunbathe, swim, and explore the island in relative quiet. It’s one of the best places to spend the summer in New Jersey.”
5. Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks – Wildwood: “Wildwood in general is a summer hotspot, but we love the water park here – children can splash around while you enjoy drifting down the lazy river.”
6. Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Waterpark – Keansburg: “This is a fun one. Located right by the beach, you can try out all sorts of rides or hang out in the water park.”
7. Kayaking in the Pinelands – Shamong: “Pinelands Adventures will suit you up for a solo or guided tour through New Jersey’s unique and massive nature preserve. There’s no better way to spend a summer day than on a kayak!”
8. Mount Tammany – Knowlton Township: A hiking and photographer heaven.
9. Highlands Natural Pool – Ringwood: “Located in Ringwood, this is such a unique and interesting place to cool off. This natural swimming pool is formed by streams and surrounded by trees.”
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A brief respite from cold weather is ahead of New Jersey this weekend, before temperatures continue to rise late next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday, Feb. 28 will be sunny across the Garden State, and temperatures will be comfortable, reaching the high 40s and low 50s.
Then, a brief artic cold front is expected to move into the region late on Saturday night, bringing temps to low 30’s and some scattered snow showers on Sunday, especially in North Jersey.
During the week, a couple low pressure systems are in the NWS forecast. Little snow if any is expected from these systems, especially in the late week, when a significant warm-up is expected.
Asbury Park and Monmouth County weekend weather forecast
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday: Partly sunny and a chance of snow before 1 p.m. The high should be near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wildwoods and Atlantic County weather forecast
Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday: Partly sunny and a slight chance of rain before 1 p.m. The high should be near 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Newark and Essex County weather forecast
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Cloudy and scattered snow showers before 1 p.m. Then gradual clearing of skies, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Juan Carlos Castillo is a New Jersey-based trending reporter for the USA Today Network. Find him on Twitter at _JCCastillo.
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San Diego Wave FC Unveils “Balboa Park Kit”: New Community Jersey for 2026 Season – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
Wave FC introduce all-new community kit inspired by San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park
Since 1868, Balboa Park has served as the city’s creative commons. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park is home to world-class museums, performing arts institutions, community gathering spaces, and everyday moments that define life in San Diego, from pickup soccer games to family picnics and cultural celebrations. Larger than New York’s Central Park and Chicago’s Millennium Park combined, Balboa Park represents the depth, diversity, and creative energy of the region.
Designed in collaboration with Nike, the bespoke kit draws the park’s historic architecture and vibrant tilework. The sleeve cuffs and collar feature the vibrant colors of pink, orange and blue, and patterns from Balboa Park’s tilework, translating architectural detail into wearable design.
Kaiser Permanente, who continues to serve as the official team physicians of Wave FC, is proudly featured on the front of the Balboa Park Kit for the fifth consecutive season. Additionally, San Diego based global leader in glucose management, Dexcom, the Club’s official glucose biosensing partner, is returning for the third year and will be featured on the right sleeve. The Club’s pride mark, a compass symbolizing direction, unity and purpose, is displayed on the lower left corner of the new jersey.
To celebrate the launch, San Diego Wave FC will host its 2026 Jersey Launch Event, presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey, tonight, February 26, at Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park, from 4-8 p.m. PT. The free, public event, will feature live entertainment, exclusive access to the Balboa Kit, giveaways, a Fifth Season museum experience, and community activations spotlighting leaders and organizations from across Balboa Park cultural community.
As part of the event, a portion of proceeds from the Balboa Park Kit will be donated to Forever Balboa Park, supporting the preservation, accessibility, and future of the park for generations to come. Fans can donate directly to Forever Balboa Park here. The San Diego Museum of Art will provide a complimentary gift to all Season Ticket Members at gift pickup for fans to use throughout the museum’s Centennial Celebration. Wave FC players will be in attendance throughout the evening, connecting the fans and celebrating the launch alongside the community.
Fans who purchase a Balboa Park Kit at the event or online on the day of launch will receive an exclusive Fifth Anniversary patch, commemorating the Club’s fifth season.
The Balboa Park Kit joins the Altamar Kit as part of San Diego’s full 2026 jersey collection and is now available here. Fans can select “pick up at event” for an expedited entry line at the Balboa Park event.
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