New Jersey isn’t perfect but there’s a lot to be thankful for here. We have top-notch schools and access to comfort foods 24/7 (thank you, diners). We’ve got mountains, beaches, and beautiful museums (the Montclair Art Museum, Morris Museum, Liberty Science Center, Sterling Hill Mining Museum, and Princeton Art Museum, for starters). And we can’t forget the best bagels, pizza, pork roll, and peaches around! Yes, peaches. The Garden State is a top producer of fruits and vegetables including peaches, cranberries, blueberries, tomatoes, corn, and so much more. I can, and have, made countless lists devoted to all New Jersey has to offer but today we’re focusing on the beauty that surrounds us. Check out the photos below for proof!

1. The view of Mount Tammany in Knowlton Township and the Delaware River photographed from Mount Minsi.
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2. Sunset over the Warren County Courthouse.
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3. A South Jersey sunset over Crystal Spring Lake in Monroe.
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4. Enchanting wildflowers in Troy Meadows.
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5. Along the short and sweet Marsh Boardwalk Trail at the Cape May Wildlife Refuge.
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6. Even our cities are pretty in the right light. And we can't forget about beautiful Branch Brook Park in Newark.
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7. Jersey City and the surrounding towns sparkle at night.
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8. The Great Falls of the Passaic River are pure magic in the winter.
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9. We've got cascades across the state surrounded by lush foliage in the summer months, like this little gem at Schooley's Mountain Park.
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10. A foggy springtime sunset over Cape May Lighthouse.
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11. I can practically taste these cranberries in Whitesbog.
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12. Lake Parsippany looking pretty in the early days of autumn.
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13. Lake Marcia and the Veteran's Monument at High Point State Park.
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14. A foggy summer day in Wharton State Forest, part of our picturesque Pinelands.
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15. And an honorary mention, this cheerful message found on a sidewalk in Montclair.
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