Twin Lakes State Park
Twin Lakes State Park is located in the heart of Central Virginia in Prince Edward County only an hour and […]
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Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park lies within the Old Town of Tubac, 48 miles south of Tucson. This park was
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in Pine, about halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. This public recreation area consists
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
This historic courthouse, in the town of Tombstone, lies about 70 miles east of Tucson. Often referred to as ‘The
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located along the Colorado River in Yuma. The prison is an important piece
Swan Lake State Park
Swan Lake State Park is a 67-acre park located on the shores of 1370-acre Swan Lake in Swanville. The location
Staunton River State Park
A peaceful woodland park lies along the Staunton River near Scottsburg in Halifax County. This rustic park is only 25
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
Scenic Staunton River Battlefield State Park lies along the Staunton River and two counties: Halifax and Charlotte. This 300-acre Civil
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park building front. Photo: Blackoffee, Wikimedia A Victorian mansion dedicated to Southwest Virginia’s history lies
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a public recreation area near Huddleston in Bedford County. This picturesque park is only
Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park lies amongst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwest Fauquier County in Delaplane, Virginia. This 1,862
Shot Tower State Park
Shot Tower State Park occupies 10 acres near New River Trail in Austinville. Its centerpiece is the Jackson Ferry Shot
Slide Rock State Park
Slide Rock State Park, located along Oak Creek Canyon near Coconino National Forest, is only 7 miles north of Sedona
Shenandoah River State Park
Picturesque Shenandoah River State Park is located in Bentonville, 1 ½ hours from Northern Virginia. This 1,619 acres of public
Shackford Head State Park
View of Cobscook Bay from Shackford Head State Park in city of Eastport. Photo: Ken Gallager, Wikimedia This 90-acre park
Seven Bends State Park
Scenic Seven Bends State Park is located a few miles from historic downtown Woodstock in Shenandoah County, and 35 miles
Sebago Lake State Park
This park sits on the shores of Sebago Lake, Maine’s second largest lake. This expansive body of water complements the
Scarborough Beach State Park
This state park is the site of a marvelous stretch of sandy beach in southern Maine. It is managed by
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park
Historic Sailor’s Creek Battlefield is located in Rice, between Petersburg and Appomattox Court House in Amelia County. This park is
Roque Bluffs State Park
Roque Bluffs State Park is a water-wrapped setting on Schoppee Point in Washington County, just eight miles south of Machias.
Roper Lake State Park
Picturesque Roper Lake State Park is located outside Safford in Graham County. This cozy recreation area near Mount Graham and
River Island State Park
Clouds over the hills at River Island State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page Scenic River Island State Park is located
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Park, Flagstaff, Arizona. Photo: Lockley, Wikimedia Riordan Mansion is a historic Arizona treasure, located in the city
Reid State Park
Reid State Park is unique for different reasons, including that it’s the first saltwater beach to become owned by the
Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park lies along the banks of Oak Creek, beneath the rust colored hills of Sedona an hour
Range Pond State Park
Snow on the bank of Range Pond. Photo: Park Facebook Page Range Pond State Park is an all-season, multi-activity destination.
Cape Henlopen State Park
Nestled at the mouth of the Delaware Bay in Lewes, Cape Henlopen State Park is thought to be one of
Rangeley Lake State Park
Rangeley Lake State Park is located in western Maine, known for its year-round beauty and outdoor activities. Its abundant lakes,
Baxter State Park
Tucked away in the Northeast Piscataquis region of north-central Maine, Baxter State Park is a very impressive state park. Established
Quoddy Head State Park
Quoddy Head State Park is the easternmost point in the United States. The park is about 10 minutes from Lubec
Powhatan State Park
Beautiful Powhatan State Park is located along the historic James River in Powhatan County, only 45 minutes outside of Richmond.
Popham Beach State Park
Popham Beach State Park is one of those destinations that beckons people to the Maine coast. The 605-acre park in
Pocahontas State Park
Pocahontas State Park is located in Chesterfield County about 20 miles outside of Richmond, the state capitol. This large recreational
Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park in Pinal County surrounds a unique landmark that has been used by travelers for centuries. Picacho
Peaks-Kenny State Park
Peaks-Kenny State Park is located smack dab in the center of Maine. In fact the park is the gateway to
Patagonia Lake State Park
Scenic Patagonia Lake State Park is located in Santa Cruz County, only one hour south of Tucson. This picturesque lakeside
Owls Head State Park
Owls Head State Park features a lighthouse overlooking West Penobscot Bay to the north, Vinalhaven Island to the east, and
Oracle State Park
Beautiful Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge along the Catalina Mountains one hour north of Tucson and
Occoneechee State Park
Beautiful Occoneechee State Park is located along Buggs Island Lake, near Clarksville in Mecklenburg County. This 2,698 acre public recreation
New River Trail State Park
New River Trail State Park is a 57-mile long linear park in Southwest Virginia. It follows the abandoned N &
Mount Kineo State Park
Mt. Kineo, Moosehead Lake, Maine, USA. Photo: Tkessler, Wikimedia Mount Kineo State Park is an 800-acre public lands area on
Mount Blue State Park
Mount Blue State Park encompasses almost 7500 acres in the west central Maine town of Weld. It’s the second largest
Moose Point State Park
Moose Point State Park is a 146-acre spot located on a point of land overlooking Penobscot Bay. It’s right off
McFarland State Historic Park
McFarland State Historic Park is located in the beautiful town of Florence only 50 miles southeast of Phoenix. This historic
Lyman Lake State Park
Lyman Lake State Park lies 10 miles north of St Johns in Eastern Arizona. This beautiful public recreation area surrounds
Lost Dutchman State Park
Picturesque Lost Dutchman State Park lies along the Apache Trail and at the base of the Superstition Mountains in Central
Lily Bay State Park
Lily Bay State Park sits on the shores of Moosehead Lake in a distinct section of the vast North Maine
Lamoine State Park
Lamoine State Park looks out on the picturesque waters of Eastern Bay and Frenchman Bay, backed by views of Mount
Lake St. George State Park
Lake St. George State Park is a special destination for many reasons. One is that it’s open year round. Another
Cobscook Bay State Park
Reflection in the water at Cobscook Bay State Park. Photo: The B’s / CC Cobscook Bay State Park is an