RSS Feed for Americas State Parkshttp://www.americasstateparks.orgA feed of the latest articles at America's State Parks.Wed, 16 May 2012 10:54:50 CSTen-usMcIntosh Woods State Parkhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3682/McIntosh-Woods-State-Parkhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3682/McIntosh-Woods-State-ParkWed, 16 May 2012 10:54:50 CST]]>On a busy summer weekend I visited McIntosh Woods State Park. I noticed this is a popular place for boaters, as many families and fishermen were using the ramp to access Clear Lake the day I was there. Trees for Wyominghttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3723/Trees-for-Wyominghttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3723/Trees-for-WyomingTue, 15 May 2012 09:04:00 CST]]>On May 4, 2012, 7th graders from the Wheatland School District planted Trees for Wyoming. Sixty students planted 600 saplings at Guernsey State Park with the guidance of State Park staff and National Conservation Corps members (NCC). Sea Kayaking Caines Head State Recreation Areahttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3711/Sea-Kayaking-Caines-Head-State-Recreation-Areahttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3711/Sea-Kayaking-Caines-Head-State-Recreation-AreaMon, 14 May 2012 09:00:33 CST]]>This trip was another awesome adventure in Alaska. I did a three day sea kayak and camping trip out of Resurrection Bay at Caines Head. Sights to See at Lake Anita State Parkhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3681/Sights-to-See-at-Lake-Anita-State-Parkhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3681/Sights-to-See-at-Lake-Anita-State-ParkFri, 11 May 2012 10:36:31 CST]]>I visited Lake Anita State Park on an early spring day. Although there wasn’t much activity going on yet this time of year I still got to enjoy some pretty cool sights. Curt Gowdy Wildflower Hike and Outdoor Photography Clinichttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3722/Curt-Gowdy-Wildflower-Hike-and-Outdoor-Photography-Clinichttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3722/Curt-Gowdy-Wildflower-Hike-and-Outdoor-Photography-ClinicThu, 10 May 2012 03:47:58 CST]]>If you are ever looking for something to do on the first Saturday of the month in Wyoming, look no further than Curt Gowdy State Park. Spend Mother's Day at Virginia State Parks!http://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3718/Spend-Mothers-Day-at-Virginia-State-Parkshttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3718/Spend-Mothers-Day-at-Virginia-State-ParksThu, 10 May 2012 09:59:16 CST]]>Mother's Day is coming up fast and you're just not sure what to do! Try something different by taking that leading lady in your life to a state park and get to spend some REAL quality time together this year. Back Country Skiing Aprilhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3710/Back-Country-Skiing-Aprilhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3710/Back-Country-Skiing-AprilMon, 07 May 2012 09:54:41 CST]]>I took a backcountry skiing/snowboarding daytip in the Chugach State Park inbetween Peak 3 and Peak 4 which is located on the same ridge as Flattop Mountain. Volunteer Clean-up Day at Lake Ahquabi State Parkhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3680/Volunteer-Cleanup-Day-at-Lake-Ahquabi-State-Parkhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3680/Volunteer-Cleanup-Day-at-Lake-Ahquabi-State-ParkMon, 07 May 2012 10:29:49 CST]]>During my term as an Americorps member, I planned a VGP (Volunteer Generating Project). Campfire Cookery: Banana Boatshttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3700/Campfire-Cookery-Banana-Boatshttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3700/Campfire-Cookery-Banana-BoatsWed, 02 May 2012 09:22:22 CST]]>An introduction dessert recipe for getting started with campfire cooking. Cabin Stay at Honey Creek State Parkhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3677/Cabin-Stay-at-Honey-Creek-State-Parkhttp://www.americasstateparks.org/article/3677/Cabin-Stay-at-Honey-Creek-State-ParkTue, 01 May 2012 08:38:08 CST]]>After visiting the original Honey Creek State Park, I would recommend staying in a cabin here if you want a more rustic experience at Lake Rathbun.