| Like many of the New England states, New Jersey is | | | | Basking Ridge. This is excellent for children, as they |
| a winter wonderland. Many people think of New | | | | will love seeing how maple syrup is made from the |
| Jersey as nothing but city but there are many | | | | sap of the trees. In Basking Ridge you will also find |
| activities to take part in both in town and on the | | | | the annual Nature Through a Child's Eyes Exhibit. This |
| Jersey shore. Here are a few things that take place | | | | exhibit features Somerset County kindergarteners |
| in February that are great for the weekend or a | | | | through sixth graders who have expressed their love |
| family vacation. From the glacial lakes to the | | | | of nature. |
| cross-country skiing trails, you will find something for | | | | Hudson Restaurant Week is an annual event that |
| everyone in Kittatinny Valley State Park in Newton. In | | | | allows guests to try several different restaurants |
| February here are several state park programs | | | | throughout New Jersey. Participating towns include |
| including "Tracking the Mammals of NJ: Animal | | | | Hoboken, Jersey City, North Bergen and |
| Awareness." This even is for adults and children ages | | | | Weekawken. The participating restaurants offer |
| 10 and up. The park offers pelts, skulls, bones, teeth | | | | pre-fixed meals for reduced prices. Many restaurants |
| and tracks that allow you to learn about the | | | | open both lunch and dinner while others may offer |
| fascinating wildlife that call New Jersey home. | | | | only dinner. This is a great way to try out several |
| At Rutgers University in New Brunswick, you will find | | | | restaurants that you have been tempted to visit but |
| the annual New Jersey Film Festival. The film festival | | | | have remained uncertain. The event is presented by |
| looks at various new documentaries and movies that | | | | Get Out Hudson! and promotes Hudson County as a |
| are both heart wrenching and thought changing. The | | | | premier place to dine, particularly during this part of |
| festival is held on campus at Scott Hall and Loree | | | | the year which tends to be slow for many |
| Building. There are several films hosted each year. It's | | | | restaurants. Get Out Hudson! is a local magazine for |
| winter in New Jersey and that means its time for | | | | Hoboken and Jersey City that promotes all the |
| Maple Sugaring at the Environmental Center in | | | | events and activities that are available in the county. |