Elyse Notarianni

More than 150 years ago, Cape May was a beacon of hope for enslaved African Americans gazing over from the banks of Delaware, a slave state. And what isn’t well known is that for 3 summers, Harriet Tubman – the famed abolitionist, escaped slave, and Civil War spy – spent time on these South Jersey banks, helping others escape to freedom. Tubman’s life is highlighted in Cape May’s newest museum.

At a time when the world seems somewhat unsettled, you can still find your happy place in the great outdoors. Simply walk out your door. Everything you need to have an out-of-this-world (but totally in this state) outdoor adventure is right here.