Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
Overview and Significance Positioned uniquely at the upper, wilder reaches of the massive Lake Shelbyville project in central Illinois, the
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Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area
Overview and Ecological Significance Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area stands as a majestic and deeply secluded ecological sanctuary tucked away
ʻIolani Palace State Monument
Overview: America’s Only Royal Palace Standing in the heart of downtown Honolulu, ʻIolani Palace holds a distinction no other building
Table Rock State Park Missouri
Quick Facts Detail Information Location Branson, Taney County, Missouri Size 356 acres (park) / 43,100 acres (lake) Established 1959 Lake
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
Florida’s Pre-Columbian Temple Mound — Ancient ceremonial mound built by the Safety Harbor culture on the shores of Tampa Bay
Spiegel Grove
Spiegel Grove in Fremont, Ohio, is the 25-acre estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes, with his home, the presidential library and museum and his grave. Run by the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.
Muskingum River State Park
Ohio’s Historic River Park — Muskingum River access, lock and dam heritage, fishing, camping, and Appalachian foothills recreation near Zanesville
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Florida’s Antebellum Sugar Plantation Ruins — Limestone ruins of David Levy Yulee’s 1851 sugar mill on the Gulf Coast of Citrus County
Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area
Texas’s Bat Cavern — A massive 350-foot-deep limestone sinkhole hosting millions of Mexican free-tailed bats in the Texas Hill Country
Falling Spring Falls State Park
Virginia’s Roadside Masterpiece — A spectacular 80-foot waterfall visible from the road, admired by Thomas Jefferson, in the Alleghany Highlands
Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park
Idaho’s Lakeside Gem — Paved multi-use trail along one of America’s most beautiful lakes, connecting Coeur d’Alene to Higgins Point
Deer Creek State Park
Utah’s Wasatch Reservoir Escape — Mountain-framed reservoir with sailing, fishing, camping, and year-round recreation in Provo Canyon
Meramec State Park
Missouri’s Cave Country — 40+ caves, Meramec River canoeing, Ozark forest hiking, and one of Missouri’s most complete state park experiences
Tower Hill State Park
Wisconsin’s Lead Mining Landmark — Historic shot tower overlooking the Wisconsin River, 19th-century lead mining heritage, and Driftless Area…
Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside
Oʻahu’s Most Dramatic Viewpoint — 1,000-foot cliffs, windward coast panoramas, the site of Kamehameha’s decisive 1795 battle, and winds…
Caesars Head State Park
South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Overlook — Dramatic cliff-edge views, hawk migration, waterfall hikes, and mountain wilderness on the Blue Ridge…
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
Where Freedom Began — The Eastern Shore landscape where Harriet Tubman was born, enslaved, and launched her legendary Underground Railroad missions
Little White House State Historic Site
FDR’s Georgia Retreat — President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s beloved cottage at Warm Springs, where he sought treatment for polio and died on April…
Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Monument
🏆 Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau State Monument — The largest heiau (temple) on Oʻahu — a National Historic Landmark spanning
Independence Rock
The Register of the Desert — Iconic Oregon Trail landmark with thousands of pioneer names carved into a massive granite monolith in central Wyoming
Paul B. Johnson State Park
Mississippi’s Pine Belt Lake Park — Swimming, bass fishing, camping, and pine forest trails on Geiger Lake near Hattiesburg
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Oklahoma’s Crimson Canyon — Dramatic red Permian sandstone cliffs, rappelling, swimming pool, camping, and geological wonder in Caddo County
Jamaica State Park
Vermont’s West River Wilderness — Swimming holes, whitewater kayaking, fall foliage camping, and historic railroad trails in the Green Mountains
Algonquin State Forest
🌲 On the Mad River and Sandy Brook — 2,473-acre DEEP state forest in Colebrook and Winchester with hiking, letterboxing,
Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area
North Dakota’s Northern Forest Escape — Forested hills, glacial lakes, and wildlife in the remote Turtle Mountains near the Canadian border
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area
Iowa’s Premier Multi-Use Trail Park — 6,500 acres of horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and camping in the heart of Iowa
Grand Isle State Park
Louisiana’s Only Inhabited Barrier Island Park — Gulf beach, world-class fishing pier, migratory bird fallout, camping steps from the Gulf of Mexico
Kaw River State Park
Kansas Urban River Park — A hidden gem along the Kansas River offering hiking, paddling, birding, and fishing just minutes from downtown Topeka
Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park
Nevada State Fossil Site — Home to the largest known ichthyosaur fossils ever discovered and a remarkably preserved 1890s silver mining ghost town
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Living Railroad Museum — Authentic Shay steam locomotives still climbing the same mountain grades they hauled lumber on a century ago
Fort Phil Kearny
National Historic Landmark — The epicenter of Red Cloud’s War and the most dangerous posting on the entire American frontier (1866–1868)
Percy Quin State Park
CCC-Built Heritage Park — 1,700 acres of Southern outdoor recreation centered on the 490-acre Lake Tangipahoa since 1935
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
National Historic Landmark — One of the largest and most significant buffalo jumps in North America, preserving over 1,000 years of Native…
Lincoln Woods State Park
Rhode Island’s First State Park — 627 acres of glacial boulders, freshwater swimming, and world-class bouldering since 1909
Misquamicut State Beach
Misquamicut State Beach — Half-mile of pristine Atlantic coastline drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually since 1959
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Located just a scenic drive down the coast from San Francisco, Half Moon Bay State Beach is iconic California scenery at its absolute finest. This…
Alderwood State Wayside
Tucked away along Oregon Route 36, about 15 miles west of Junction City, the Alderwood State Wayside is a compact but breathtaking 76-acre day-use…
Alburgh Dunes State Park
Located in the majestic Champlain Islands region of northwestern Vermont, Alburgh Dunes State Park is a 789-acre natural treasure that offers visitors…
Albany State Marine Reserve
Nestled along the highly developed eastern shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, the Albany State Marine Reserve represents a critical triumph in urban…
Aiken State Park
Steeped in history and natural beauty, Aiken State Park is a 1,067-acre sanctuary situated along the South Fork of the Edisto River. Conveniently…
Ahukini State Recreation Pier
Located on the rugged eastern coast of Kauai, just minutes away from the Lihue Airport, the Ahukini State Recreation Pier offers visitors a quiet,…
Rockport State Recreation Area
Officially designated as Michigan’s 100th State Park in 2012, Rockport State Recreation Area is utterly unlike any other property in the state system….
Rifle River State Recreation Area
Nestled deep within the Au Sable State Forest in Ogemaw County, Rifle River State Recreation Area spans 4,449 acres of pristine, water-rich wilderness….
Proud Lake State Recreation Area
Located in Commerce Township—remarkably close to the intense urban sprawl of Metro Detroit—Proud Lake State Recreation Area offers a surprisingly…
Pinckney State Recreation Area
Spanning an incredible 11,000 acres across Washtenaw and Livingston counties, Pinckney State Recreation Area is a massive, multi-faceted wilderness…
Ortonville State Recreation Area
Encompassing a massive 5,400 acres of densely wooded, rolling terrain in northern Oakland and southern Lapeer counties, the Ortonville State Recreation…
Wagner Falls Scenic Site
Quick Waterfall Stop Near Pictured Rocks — Multi-tiered cascade just outside Munising, 5-minute boardwalk trail, free parking, and the perfect…
Holly Oaks ORV Park
Holly Oaks ORV Park near Holly, Michigan is an off-road vehicle park run by Oakland County Parks on state-owned land. It is not part of Michigan’s state park system.
Snyder-Middleswarth State Park
Snyder-Middleswarth State Park is a former Pennsylvania state park. Today the site is the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area in Bald Eagle State Forest, Snyder County, managed by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, and it is not part of Pennsylvania’s state park system.
