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Wildlife Watching in America's State Parks

Observe nature's wonders at 1,308 state parks teeming with wildlife. Spot deer, elk, bears, and more in their natural habitats – plus tips on the best seasons and viewing areas.

Top States: California 161 Alaska 91 Michigan 77 Massachusetts 60 Maine 54

1,308 State Parks

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California 161 Parks Alaska 91 Parks Michigan 77 Parks Massachusetts 60 Parks Maine 54 Parks Connecticut 45 Parks Florida 44 Parks Minnesota 43 Parks Oregon 43 Parks Illinois 43 Parks Montana 41 Parks Maryland 36 Parks New Hampshire 32 Parks Nebraska 30 Parks Wyoming 30 Parks Virginia 29 Parks Vermont 29 Parks Washington 28 Parks Pennsylvania 27 Parks New York 25 Parks Wisconsin 22 Parks Arizona 22 Parks South Dakota 22 Parks Texas 21 Parks Colorado 19 Parks Utah 18 Parks Oklahoma 17 Parks South Carolina 14 Parks Nevada 14 Parks Idaho 14 Parks Ohio 14 Parks Indiana 12 Parks West Virginia 12 Parks Georgia 12 Parks North Dakota 11 Parks North Carolina 10 Parks Tennessee 10 Parks New Mexico 10 Parks Alabama 9 Parks Kansas 8 Parks Iowa 7 Parks Missouri 6 Parks New Jersey 6 Parks Kentucky 6 Parks Louisiana 5 Parks Arkansas 5 Parks Delaware 5 Parks Mississippi 4 Parks Rhode Island 3 Parks Hawaii 2 Parks

Wildlife Watching in America's State Parks

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