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Wildlife Watching in America's State Parks

Observe nature's wonders at 1,319 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 162 Alaska 91 Michigan 79 Massachusetts 60 Maine 54

1,319 State Parks

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California 162 Parks Alaska 91 Parks Michigan 79 Parks Massachusetts 60 Parks Maine 54 Parks Connecticut 45 Parks Florida 45 Parks Oregon 44 Parks Illinois 44 Parks Minnesota 44 Parks Montana 41 Parks Maryland 36 Parks New Hampshire 32 Parks Nebraska 31 Parks Wyoming 30 Parks Vermont 30 Parks Virginia 29 Parks Washington 28 Parks Pennsylvania 27 Parks New York 24 Parks Arizona 22 Parks South Dakota 22 Parks Colorado 22 Parks Wisconsin 21 Parks Utah 20 Parks Texas 20 Parks Oklahoma 17 Parks South Carolina 14 Parks Nevada 14 Parks Idaho 14 Parks Ohio 13 Parks North Dakota 12 Parks West Virginia 12 Parks Georgia 12 Parks Indiana 11 Parks Tennessee 10 Parks North Carolina 10 Parks New Mexico 10 Parks Alabama 9 Parks Kansas 8 Parks Iowa 7 Parks Kentucky 7 Parks New Jersey 6 Parks Missouri 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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