# @memory.making.mama.nj on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-08-12T12:57:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Michelle Palmer | NJ Mom life | Travel | Content creator (@memory.making.mama.nj) — https://gondola.cc/memory.making.mama.nj

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🥾🌿 Mommy + daughter adventure at Hemlock Falls 💦

If you’re looking for an easy family-friendly hike this summer, SAVE THIS ONE! 📍 Hemlock Falls in South Mountain Reservation is such a beautiful little adventure right here in Essex County. Just search “Hemlock Falls Parking” on GPS. 🚗🗺️ The lot is small, so try to arrive early! If it’s full, there’s an overflow lot nearby.

And right now?! 💦 There’s SO much water! We found a refreshing pool at the falls where we could see little fish swimming 🐟🌊. It was so cool and refreshing! essexparks southmountainconservancy visit_nj 

Best part? It’s FREE! 🌳🥾❤️

And a very happy early birthday to my BIG girl, who I can’t believe is almost 9! 🎂🥹 We’re celebrating with a new adventure and teaching her that some of the best gifts are travel, unplugging, and being fully present for the moments we’re lucky enough to experience together. ✈️🗺️❤️

Birthday adventure loading… 🎂✈️🧳
See you soon! 👋🏼

#HemlockFalls #SouthMountainReservation #NJHiking #EssexCountyNJ #FamilyAdventures

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njhiking, southmountainreservation, essexcountynj, familyadventures, hemlockfalls

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