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Wildlife Watching in America's State Parks

Observe nature's wonders at 1,447 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 183 Alaska 96 Michigan 84 Massachusetts 65 Maine 58

1,447 State Parks

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California 183 Parks Alaska 96 Parks Michigan 84 Parks Massachusetts 65 Parks Maine 58 Parks Minnesota 50 Parks Florida 49 Parks Oregon 48 Parks Illinois 48 Parks Connecticut 45 Parks Montana 43 Parks New Hampshire 38 Parks Maryland 38 Parks Idaho 35 Parks Nebraska 31 Parks Wyoming 31 Parks Washington 31 Parks Virginia 31 Parks Pennsylvania 29 Parks Vermont 29 Parks Colorado 29 Parks New York 27 Parks Arizona 25 Parks South Dakota 24 Parks Wisconsin 22 Parks Texas 22 Parks Utah 21 Parks Oklahoma 18 Parks Nevada 15 Parks Georgia 15 Parks South Carolina 13 Parks Ohio 13 Parks West Virginia 12 Parks North Dakota 12 Parks Indiana 12 Parks North Carolina 11 Parks Tennessee 10 Parks Kansas 10 Parks New Mexico 10 Parks Alabama 9 Parks Kentucky 8 Parks New Jersey 7 Parks Arkansas 7 Parks Missouri 7 Parks Iowa 6 Parks Mississippi 5 Parks Louisiana 5 Parks Delaware 5 Parks Rhode Island 3 Parks Hawaii 2 Parks

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