A Drone Flew Over South Jersey And Captured Mesmerizing Footage

New Jersey as a whole is going through a lot right now. All I want to do is spend time with my family, my incredible parents, siblings, fur brother, godmother…but I can wait. We need to do all we can to stop the spread and keep our loved ones as safe as possible. It sometimes seems like there’s no end in sight but we know that’s not true. The Garden State will get through this, and we’ve got loads to look forward to. Summer at the shore, if we’re lucky, or beautiful fall foliage and farm visits for apple picking.

There is a lot of uncertainty right now but there’s one thing I can be sure of – when this is all over, New Jersey will be waiting. Its coastline will be calling to us, its mountain trails will be traversable, and acres of farmland will provide a bountiful harvest.

Its cities will come alive with the colors of spring, summer, and fall, crowds gathering to enjoy art, music, theater. We may bend but we won’t be broken; the beauty of the Garden State will remain. If you could use a reminder of what New Jersey has to offer, check out the breathtaking drone footage of South Jersey below, captured by YouTube user Jonathan Matias.

Those unfamiliar with New Jersey may be surprised by all the farmland. This IS the Garden State!

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And of course, we’ve got gorgeous beaches and spectacular sunsets!

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Though I’m enchanted by North Jersey’s mountains…

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And I’m enamored with its vibrant foliage…

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And its farms are equally plentiful…

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South Jersey is still a magical place…

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And it deserves to be recognized and appreciated.

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So, thank you to all the photographers and videographers that capture South Jersey and ALL of New Jersey for us to enjoy. May we all be out and adventuring (safely) soon!