Blackwater Falls State Park
Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Blackwater Falls State Park is one of West Virginia’s natural treasures. Known […]
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Babcock State Park
Nestled in the heart of West Virginia, lies Babcock State Park, a nature lover’s paradise offering visitors an array of
Bannack State Park
Established in 1954, Bannack State Park is a historic park located in southwestern Montana, about an hour and 20 minutes
Cathedral Gorge State Park
Located within the eastern part of the state, about 2 and a half hours north of Las Vegas, Cathedral Gorge
Echo Bluff State Park
Nestled within the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, Echo Bluff State Park is known for its natural beauty, scenic hiking
Eisenhower State Park
Picturesque Eisenhower State Park lies along spacious Melvern Lake surrounded by woodlands, tall grassy prairie, and wetlands 35 miles south
Farragut State Park
Farragut State Park is a 4,000 acre public recreational area nestled along Lake Pend Oreille in the Coeur d’Alene Mountains
Bogue Chitto State Park
Cypress tupelo swamp, streams, hardwood forest, and a scenic river surround Bogue Chitto State Park in Washington Parish, only 64
Chicot State Park
More than 6,400 acres of rolling hills, hardwood forest, marshy swampland, lake, and beech-magnolia trees lie within Chicot State Park.
Fontainebleau State Park
Picturesque Fontainebleau State Park lies nestled alongside Lake Pontchartrain surrounded by ancient Spanish Oak trees about 39 miles north of
13 Best State Parks for Winter Sports
Some state parks come alive in the winter, ready to help you escape the confines of your home during the
Devil’s Den State Park
Nestled within the Ozark Mountains’ beautiful northwestern area resides Devil’s Den State Park. Flanked by verdant forest, this Arkansas state
Denali State Park
Denali State Park, which is located 100 miles north of Anchorage, is situated in the middle of the Talkeetna Mountains
Delaware Seashore State Park
Situated just an hour’s drive from its capital city of Dover, Delaware Seashore State Park is a beautiful state park
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
The “Niagara of the South” lies nestled within Cumberland Falls State Resort Park surrounded by the southeastern Kentucky wilderness inside
Crystal Cove State Park
If you are a thalassophile, then a trip to Crystal cove state park should be high on your bucket list.
Crawford State Park (Kansas)
Aerial photograph of crawford state park. Photo: Park Facebook Page Considered one of the most beautiful state parks in Kansas,
Cloudland Canyon State Park
Cloudland Canyon State Park lies along the western edge of Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia 30 minutes south of Chattanooga,
Chugach State Park
Located 10 miles due east of downtown Anchorage, this fourth-largest U.S. state park sits on 495,000 acres in Southcentral Alaska
Buccaneer State Park
Enjoying a beautiful location on the coast of Mississippi, Buccaneer State Park is one of the state’s most appealing public
Clear Lake State Park
Clear Lake State Park’s open spaces and shady oaks hug the shoreline around scenic Clear Lake in Northern Iowa. A
Castle Rock State Park (Illinois)
castle rock state park is a 2,000 acre nature preserve along the Rock River in Northern Illinois, only 3 miles
Buescher State Park
Found East of Austin, Texas, and neighbor to Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park is perfect for a weekend getaway.
Bear Lake State Park
Bear Lake State Park, located near Bear Lake, offers a variety of campsites, RV parks, and outdoor adventures. Visitors can
Amicalola Falls State Park
Amicalola Falls, a 729-foot waterfall, lies nestled within the Chattahoochee National Forest on the edge of the North Georgia Mountains.
Akaka Falls State Park
Beautiful Akaka Falls, possibly Hawaii’s most famous waterfall, lies along the northeastern Hilo Coast in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Protected within
11 State Parks You Can Surf At
If you like to surf, you will find no shortage of places to ride the waves in state parks. With
5 State Parks Near Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Wisconsin has some of the most amazing state parks in the country, partly because of its expansive coastline on Lake
Shawnee State Park | National Forest
Nestled at the Appalachian Mountains picturesque foothills, Shawnee State Park is a breathtaking example of some of Mother Nature’s finest
Salt Fork State Park
Salt Fork State Park is nestled within the hilly woods along Salt Fork Lake in Guernsey County, Ohio, only 90
Pymatuning State Park
Lily pads floating on the water at pymatuning state park. Photo: Christopher “Rice” from Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America,
Punderson State Park
At 741 acres, Punderson State Park is not the biggest state park in Ohio. But it can easily lay claim
Portage Lakes State Park
If you are looking for a nature getaway that doesn’t involve driving for hours to get there, then Portage Lakes
Pike Lake State Park
Flanked by the incredible beauty of Southern Ohio’s Appalachian plateau, Pike Lake State Park is an area of unspoiled nature
Paint Creek State Park
If you are looking for a state park in Ohio that offers something for the whole family then head on
Oak Point State Park
Welcome sign at Oak Point State Park. Photo: daveynin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Tucked away on south bass
North Bass Island State Park
Aerial photograph of North bass island state park. Photo: Park Facebook page. If you are looking for somewhere you can
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
Situated just under an hour’s drive from the cities of Akron and Cleveland, Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park is not
Mt Gilead State Park
Ohio is blessed with some truly beautiful state parks, and Mt Gilead State Park has to be up there with
Mosquito Lake State Park
It might not have the most charming or enticing of names, but don’t let that prevent you from visiting Mosquito
Mohican State Park
Beautiful Mohican State Park lies along the shores of Pleasant Hill Lake surrounded by a thick hemlock forest only 70
Middle Bass Island State Park
Middle Bass Island State Park, along the shores of picturesque Lake Erie just 58 miles east of Toledo, was once
Maumee Bay State Park
Picturesque state park with a golf course, trails, campground, cabins, and the beautiful resort – Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Mary Jane Thurston State Park lies along the Maumee River shoreline near the historic village of Grand Rapids, Ohio. This
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park lies along a rocky peninsula that reaches out into one of the Great Lakes, only 55
Malabar Farm State Park
Take a step back in time and discover the rugged beauty of Malabar Farm located in Richland County just 70
Madison Lake State Park
Picturesque Madison Lake State Park’s wooded hills and wildflower meadows surround a 106-acre lake within the Darby Plains of Madison
Little Miami State Park
More than 50 miles of scenic trails for paddling, hiking, biking, horseback riding, rollerblading, and cross-country skiing lie just outside
Lake White State Park
Lake White State Park is a small day-use recreational area located near southwest Waverly, Ohio, only 65 miles south of
Lake Milton State Park
Surrounded by the rustic beauty of northeast Ohio, Lake Milton State Park attracts day visitors with its lakeside activities, nature