Lear and his colleagues analyzed responses from more than 130,000 people aged 35-70 in 17 countries. Participants were asked about their levels of physical activity, then they were followed for nearly seven years.

The conclusion was that 1 in 20 cases of heart disease and 1 in 12 premature deaths could be prevented if everyone met World Health Organization guidelines. WHO recommends that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. This is a mere 2.5 hours a week that could bring long term health benefits. It’s time well spent when we invest in our long term health.

Lucky for us, the Jersey Shore has many beautiful walking trails and beaches. Why spend time on a treadmill when you can enjoy the outdoors? We’ve listed Five local spots that make taking a walk into a mini-vacation!

1- Boardwalks– They are numerous here at the Shore and one is guaranteed to be the perfect length for your walk.
2- Manasquan Reservoir- There is a 5-mile perimeter trail or a 1-mile interior Nature trail.
3- Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway– A 5.2 long trail starting in the town of Manasquan and ending at Allaire State Park.
4- Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway- An 8.5-mile path with stunning ocean views and beaches leading to Fort Hancock.
5- The Henry Hudson Trail– A tree-lined 24-mile pathway mostly paved and flat.

We live in the perfect place to power walk! Grab your sneaks and head out to your favorite place at the Shore!

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Authors note:  It was a fall day in 2019 when I visited Henry Hudson Springs in Atlantic Highlands.  I had not visited in decades and was happy to see it well kept.  I was struck by the peacefulness of the surroundings, the quiet only disturbed by bird songs.   The site has a particular wild beauty about it, flowers, rhododendrons, and a downward trail to Sandy Hook Bay.  Legend has it that the explorer, Henry Hudson, came ashore searching for water and used this spring to resupply the Half Moon.  I could not know at the time that the visit would spur a research project that would lead to more questions than answers and a strange tale of which we never learned in history class.

The Half Moon left its berth at the Dutch East India Company’s docks in Amsterdam in April of 1609. Her quest was to find a northwest passage to China and the East Indies.  In command was a confident and experienced Englishman named Henry Hudson.  

By September of that year, the ship had explored the eastern coast of North America from what would become North Carolina to New Jersey. However, she was in need of supplies and, more importantly, water.

Half Moon came to anchor off the future location of the old steamboat Pier near the site of today’s restaurant: “Sissy’s Place”, in the Atlantic Highlands Harbor.  Hudson and his 20-man crew were amazed at the abundance of fish and game in the area. On September 4, local indigenous people, dressed in loose-fitting deerskin garments, came to the ship in canoes bringing gifts of Maize and Tobacco.  

Somewhere around this time, Captain Hudson, along with crew members, went ashore to search for water, while another party went hunting. After wandering the hills of Atlantic Highlands, they came upon a natural spring that the local people claimed had medicinal or healing powers.  Later they began filling barrels to outfit the Half Moon.

This is what we all learned in grammar school. In those textbooks, Henry Hudson sails off, discovers Manhattan Island, sails up a river that is, later, named for him and then sails home. School books leave out the dark and mysterious aspects of the story. 

While wandering in search of water, it is said that Hudson and his men trekked through the burial ground of the local indigenous people. Their mere presence was considered a desecration. The local legend, amongst residents of the area, says that was when the curse began. On September 6, 1609, crewman John Coleman and several others entered a longboat to explore the rivers.  After hours, they ventured into a narrow river (possibly Claypit Creek) where they encountered meadows adorned with wildflowers.  With night fast approaching, they hauled for the ship but lost their way when their lamps would not light. 

Suddenly, out of the darkness came two gigantic war canoes paralleling the longboat.  Men in deerskin began firing volleys of arrows at the hapless crew members. John Coleman was struck with an arrow in the throat, and two others were wounded. The crew hauled on the oars but could not find the Half Moon for what seemed like an eternity in the pitch-black night.

The next morning aboard the Half Moon, Coleman died and was taken ashore and buried at what is now known as Point Comfort, originally named Coleman’s Point in honor of John Coleman. (The History of Monmouth County, Volume 1 lists the location of Coleman’s Point as being at the foot of Carr Avenue, Keansburg, NJ.) On September 8, 1609, the Indians again came to the ship bearing gifts. They did not indicate any hostility.  However, the following day, the two gigantic canoes returned and attacked the Half Moon. This time, Hudson hauled the anchor and sailed off to follow what would become the Hudson River.  

After exploring the Hudson River, the Half Moon crossed the Atlantic on the voyage home to Amsterdam. She stopped in England, where she was seized by the British authorities. They were furious that Hudson was working for another country. In 1618, Half Moon was destroyed during an English attack on Jakarta.  

Henry Hudson went on to work for the English India Company, again searching for a Northwest Passage as the captain of the Discovery. Sailing into what is now Hudson Bay (Canada), they quickly became icebound as winter settled in.  Food and supplies were short and so were tempers. In 1611, when the ice released its grip, the Discovery sailed off without Hudson, his teenage son, and several crew members. They were left in a longboat on frigid waters, never to be heard of again. Was it just rotten luck from the start? Or, was it the curse that plagued Hudson and the Half Moon? 

Henry Hudson Springs is located at Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is on Bayside Drive near Prospect Road. 

https://www.opengreenmap.org/greenmap/atlantic-highlands-green-map/henry-hudson-springs-10743

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Lear and his colleagues analyzed responses from more than 130,000 people aged 35-70 in 17 countries. Participants were asked about their levels of physical activity, then they were followed for nearly seven years.

The conclusion was that 1 in 20 cases of heart disease and 1 in 12 premature deaths could be prevented if everyone met World Health Organization guidelines. WHO recommends that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. This is a mere 2.5 hours a week that could bring long-term health benefits. It’s time well spent when we invest in our long-term health.

Lucky for us, the Jersey Shore has many beautiful walking trails and beaches. Why spend time on a treadmill when you can enjoy the outdoors? We’ve listed five local spots that turn taking a walk into a mini vacation!

1- Boardwalks– They are numerous here at the Shore and one is guaranteed to be the perfect length for your walk.
2- Manasquan Reservoir– There is a 5-mile perimeter trail or a 1-mile interior Nature trail.
3- Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway– A 5.2-mile trail starting in the town of Manasquan and ending at Allaire State Park.
4- Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway– An 8.5-mile path with stunning ocean views and beaches leading to Ft. Hancock.
5- The Henry Hudson Trail– A tree-lined 24-mile pathway that is mostly paved and mostly flat.

Lear and his colleagues analyzed responses from more than 130,000 people aged 35-70 in 17 countries. Participants were asked about their levels of physical activity, then they were followed for nearly seven years.

The conclusion was that 1 in 20 cases of heart disease and 1 in 12 premature deaths could be prevented if everyone met World Health Organization guidelines. WHO recommends that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. This is a mere 2.5 hours a week that could bring long term health benefits. It’s time well spent when we invest in our long term health.

Lucky for us, the Jersey Shore has many beautiful walking trails and beaches. Why spend time on a treadmill when you can enjoy the outdoors? We’ve listed Five local spots that make taking a walk into a mini-vacation!

1- Boardwalks– They are numerous here at the Shore and one is guaranteed to be the perfect length for your walk.
2- Manasquan Reservoir- There is a 5-mile perimeter trail or a 1-mile interior Nature trail.
3- Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway– A 5.2 long trail starting in the town of Manasquan and ending at Allaire State Park.
4- Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway- An 8.5-mile path with stunning ocean views and beaches leading to Fort Hancock.
5- The Henry Hudson Trail– A tree-lined 24-mile pathway mostly paved and flat.

We live in the perfect place to power walk! Grab your sneaks and head out to your favorite place at the Shore!

The Jersey Shore has many awesome spots that not only offer great views but also welcome people to come and exercise outside. But before we all start working out inside, take a look at our Top Five recommendations where a long walk will help make every day a beautiful transformation:

1- Boardwalks– They are numerous here at the Shore and one is guaranteed to be the perfect length for your walk.
2- Manasquan Reservoir– There is a 5-mile perimeter trail or a 1 mile interior Nature trail.
3- Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway– A 5.2-mile trail starting in the town of Manasquan and ending at       Allaire State Park.
4- Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway– An 8.5-mile path with stunning ocean views and beaches leading to Ft. Hancock.
5- The Henry Hudson Trail– A tree-lined 24-mile pathway that is mostly paved and mostly flat.

Where is your favorite place to power walk?

Lear and his colleagues analyzed responses from more than 130,000 people aged 35-70 in 17 countries. Participants were asked about their levels of physical activity, then they were followed for nearly seven years.

The conclusion was that 1 in 20 cases of heart disease and 1 in 12 premature deaths could be prevented if everyone met World Health Organization guidelines. WHO recommends that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. This is a mere 2.5 hours a week that could bring long term health benefits. It’s time well spent when we invest in our long term health.

Lucky for us, the Jersey Shore has many beautiful walking trails and beaches. Why spend time on a treadmill when you can enjoy the outdoors? We’ve listed Five local spots that make taking a walk into a mini-vacation!

1- Boardwalks– They are numerous here at the Shore and one is guaranteed to be the perfect length for your walk.
2- Manasquan Reservoir- There is a 5-mile perimeter trail or a 1-mile interior Nature trail.
3- Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway– A 5.2 long trail starting in the town of Manasquan and ending at Allaire State Park.
4- Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway- An 8.5-mile path with stunning ocean views and beaches leading to Fort Hancock.
5- The Henry Hudson Trail– A tree-lined 24-mile pathway mostly paved and flat.

We live in the perfect place to power walk! Grab your sneaks and head out to your favorite place at the Shore!

The Half Moon left its berth at the Dutch East India Company’s docks in Amsterdam in April of 1609. Her quest was to find a northwest passage to China and the East Indies.  In command was a confident and experienced Englishman named Henry Hudson.  

By September of that year, the ship had explored the eastern coast of North America from what would become North Carolina to New Jersey. However, she was in need of supplies and, more importantly, water.

Half Moon came to anchor off the future location of the old steamboat Pier near the site of today’s restaurant: “Sissy’s Place”, in the Atlantic Highlands Harbor.  Hudson and his 20-man crew were amazed at the abundance of fish and game in the area. On September 4, local indigenous people, dressed in loose-fitting deerskin garments, came to the ship in canoes bringing gifts of Maize and Tobacco.  

Somewhere around this time, Captain Hudson, along with crew members went ashore to search for water, while another party went hunting. After wandering the hills of Atlantic Highlands, they came upon a natural spring that the local people claimed had medicinal or healing powers.  Later they began filling barrels to outfit the Half Moon.    

This is what we all learned in grammar school. In those textbooks, Henry Hudson sails off, discovers Manhattan island, sails up a river that is, later, named for him and then sails home. School books leave out the dark and mysterious aspects of the story. 

While wandering in search of water, it is said that Hudson, and his men, trekked through the burial ground of the local indigenous people. Their mere presence was considered a desecration. The local legend, amongst residents of the area, says that was when the curse began. On September 6, 1609, crewman John Coleman and several others entered a longboat to explore the rivers.  After hours they ventured into a narrow river (possibly Claypit Creek) where they encountered meadows adorned with wildflowers.  With night fast approaching, they hauled for the ship but lost their way when their lamps would not light. 

Suddenly, out of the darkness came two gigantic war canoes paralleling the longboat.  Men in deerskin began firing volleys of arrows at the hapless crew members. John Coleman was struck with an arrow in the throat, and two others were wounded. The crew hauled on the oars but could not find the Half Moon for what seemed like an eternity in the pitch-black night.

The next morning aboard the Half Moon, Coleman died and was taken ashore and buried at what is now known as Point Comfort, originally named Coleman’s Point in honor of John Coleman. (The History of Monmouth County, Volume 1 lists the location of Coleman’s Point as being at the foot of Carr Avenue, Keansburg, NJ.) On September 8, 1609, the Indians again came to the ship bearing gifts. They did not indicate any hostility.  However, the following day, the two gigantic canoes returned and attacked the Half Moon. This time, Hudson hauled the anchor and sailed off to follow what would become the Hudson River.  

After exploring the Hudson River, the Half Moon crossed the Atlantic on the voyage home to Amsterdam. She stopped in England where she was seized by the British authorities. They were furious that Hudson was working for another country. In 1618, Half Moon was destroyed during an English attack on Jakarta.  

Henry Hudson went on to work for the English India Company, again searching for a Northwest Passage as the captain of the Discovery. Sailing into what is now Hudson Bay (Canada), they quickly became icebound as winter settled in.  Food and supplies were short and so were tempers. In 1611, when the ice released its grip, the Discovery sailed off without Hudson, his teenage son, and several crew members. They were left in a longboat on frigid waters, never to be heard of again. Was it just rotten luck from the start? Or, was it the curse that plagued Hudson and the Half Moon? 

Henry Hudson Springs is located at Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is on Bayside Drive near Prospect Road. 

https://www.opengreenmap.org/greenmap/atlantic-highlands-green-map/henry-hudson-springs-10743

`

Authors note:  It was a fall day in 2019 when I visited Henry Hudson Springs in Atlantic Highlands.  I had not visited in decades and was happy to see it well kept.  I was struck by the peacefulness of the surroundings, the quiet only disturbed by bird songs.   The site has a particular wild beauty about it, flowers, rhododendrons, and a downward trail to Sandy Hook Bay.  Legend has it that the explorer, Henry Hudson, came ashore searching for water and used this spring to resupply the Half Moon.  I could not know at the time that the visit would spur a research project that would lead to more questions than answers and a strange tale of which we never learned in history class.

The Half Moon left its berth at the Dutch East India Company’s docks in Amsterdam in April of 1609. Her quest was to find a northwest passage to China and the East Indies.  In command was a confident and experienced Englishman named Henry Hudson.  

By September of that year, the ship had explored the eastern coast of North America from what would become North Carolina to New Jersey. However, she was in need of supplies and, more importantly, water.

Half Moon came to anchor off the future location of the old steamboat Pier near the site of today’s restaurant: “Sissy’s Place”, in the Atlantic Highlands Harbor.  Hudson and his 20-man crew were amazed at the abundance of fish and game in the area. On September 4, local indigenous people, dressed in loose-fitting deerskin garments, came to the ship in canoes bringing gifts of Maize and Tobacco.  

Somewhere around this time, Captain Hudson, along with crew members went ashore to search for water, while another party went hunting. After wandering the hills of Atlantic Highlands, they came upon a natural spring that the local people claimed had medicinal or healing powers.  Later they began filling barrels to outfit the Half Moon.    

This is what we all learned in grammar school. In those textbooks, Henry Hudson sails off, discovers Manhattan island, sails up a river that is, later, named for him and then sails home. School books leave out the dark and mysterious aspects of the story. 

While wandering in search of water, it is said that Hudson, and his men, trekked through the burial ground of the local indigenous people. Their mere presence was considered a desecration. The local legend, amongst residents of the area, says that was when the curse began. On September 6, 1609, crewman John Coleman and several others entered a longboat to explore the rivers.  After hours they ventured into a narrow river (possibly Claypit Creek) where they encountered meadows adorned with wildflowers.  With night fast approaching, they hauled for the ship but lost their way when their lamps would not light. 

Suddenly, out of the darkness came two gigantic war canoes paralleling the longboat.  Men in deerskin began firing volleys of arrows at the hapless crew members. John Coleman was struck with an arrow in the throat, and two others were wounded. The crew hauled on the oars but could not find the Half Moon for what seemed like an eternity in the pitch-black night.

The next morning aboard the Half Moon, Coleman died and was taken ashore and buried at what is now known as Point Comfort, originally named Coleman’s Point in honor of John Coleman. (The History of Monmouth County, Volume 1 lists the location of Coleman’s Point as being at the foot of Carr Avenue, Keansburg, NJ.) On September 8, 1609, the Indians again came to the ship bearing gifts. They did not indicate any hostility.  However, the following day, the two gigantic canoes returned and attacked the Half Moon. This time, Hudson hauled the anchor and sailed off to follow what would become the Hudson River.  

After exploring the Hudson River, the Half Moon crossed the Atlantic on the voyage home to Amsterdam. She stopped in England where she was seized by the British authorities. They were furious that Hudson was working for another country. In 1618, Half Moon was destroyed during an English attack on Jakarta.  

Henry Hudson went on to work for the English India Company, again searching for a Northwest Passage as the captain of the Discovery. Sailing into what is now Hudson Bay (Canada), they quickly became icebound as winter settled in.  Food and supplies were short and so were tempers. In 1611, when the ice released its grip, the Discovery sailed off without Hudson, his teenage son, and several crew members. They were left in a longboat on frigid waters, never to be heard of again. Was it just rotten luck from the start? Or, was it the curse that plagued Hudson and the Half Moon? 

Henry Hudson Springs is located at Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is on Bayside Drive near Prospect Road. 

https://www.opengreenmap.org/greenmap/atlantic-highlands-green-map/henry-hudson-springs-10743

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The conclusion was that 1 in 20 cases of heart disease and 1 in 12 premature deaths could be prevented if everyone met World Health Organization guidelines. WHO recommends that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. This is a mere 2.5 hours a week that could bring long term health benefits. It’s time well spent when we invest in our long term health.

Lucky for us, the Jersey Shore has many beautiful walking trails and beaches. Why spend time on a treadmill when you can enjoy the outdoors? We’ve listed Five local spots that make taking a walk into a mini-vacation!

1- Boardwalks- They are numerous here at the Shore and one is guaranteed to be the perfect length for your walk.
2- Manasquan Reservoir- There is a 5-mile perimeter trail or a 1-mile interior Nature trail.
3- Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway- A 5.2 long trail starting in the town of Manasquan and ending at Allaire State Park.
4- Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway- An 8.5-mile path with stunning ocean views and beaches leading to Ft. Hancock.
5- The Henry Hudson Trail- A tree-lined 24-mile pathway that is mostly paved and mostly flat.

Let us know where you like to power walk. We’d love to grab our sneaks and share your favorite place at the Shore!