Dinosaurs are a thing of the past, right? Well … you might not think that if you visit a state park in New Jersey. While walking through the forest here, you can encounter a whole dinosaur colony! It’s a magical, incredible experience.

Confused? Let us explain:

Allaire State Park has always been a fascinating place to hike and explore.
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Located in Howell and in Wall Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, it's a lovely state park to explore.
But the highlight of Allaire State Park now has to be the Allaire Dinosaurs.
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Yup, they are dinosaurs lurking in this New Jersey wood!
The dinosaurs are the work of a local artist, who used the woods as a project to build huts and witchy things.
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Her name is Robin Ruggiero, and she has created such an interesting vibe with her artwork!
Eventually, she turned to crafting the dinosaurs you see today in Allaire State Park.
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They're so gorgeous, made of downed trees, bones, branches, and leaves.

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When you get up close to each piece, you can see the level of detail Robin puts into the work.
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And Robin is often there working, expanding her little dinosaur colony!
It's a short, easy trail to get to where the Allaire Dinosaurs roam.
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It's about less than a mile, but it feels like entering an entirely different world.
When you're there, you can admire the variety of different dinosaurs that have been built.
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They're just so cool to see. Kids of all ages will delight in these dinos!
And when you're done, you'll find Allaire State Park has so much more to offer.
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Lakes, trails, and a historical village all await you here.

Please be respectful of the area and the dinosaurs. Like any other piece of art, they’re not meant to be touched.

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Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ 07727, USA