Howard Height, 87, shows a framed picture to Kelly Scott, a park naturalist at Island Beach State Park on Tuesday, Oct, 21, 2025. This small beach shack has been in the Height family since the 1930s.

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- New Jersey's government shutdown enters its third day Monday, much to the disappointment of residents and visitors looking to enjoy the Fourth of July ...

TOMS RIVER — In the wake of a controversial new lottery system for anglers at Island Beach State Park, which left many locals empty-handed, a coalition of state legislators and Ocean County ...

Losing the permit is “very depressing,” says Dzindzio, who had held a pass for nearly a half century before being rejected for 2026. And it’s an especially hard pill to swallow given residents from ...

BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. (PIX11) — A waterspout was seen off of Island Beach State Park Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Photos of the phenomenon show the waterspout forming ...

The article First Day Hikes Kick Off 2026 At Double Trouble, Island Beach appeared first on Berkeley Patch. BERKELEY, NJ — ...

As summer winds down and the crowds thin out, there’s no better time to soak up New Jersey’s state park beaches. These shorelines offer a unique blend of natural beauty, preservation, and managed ...

TOMS RIVER — Citing frustrations over permits that sell out in minutes, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners has formally requested that the state prioritize New Jersey residents for vehicle access ...

Imagine driving through Seaside Heights and Seaside Park as it is today – hotels, rides, and the boardwalk. As you keep going ...