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Wolf Rock Loop trail at Laurel Summit State Park

Laurel Summit State Park

Wolf Rock Loop trail at Laurel Summit State Park. Photo: David Fulmer, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Situated just […]

One tree grows from the rotting stump of another at Laurel Ridge State Park

Laurel Ridge State Park

One tree grows from the rotting stump of another at Laurel Ridge State Park. Photo: Chris Collins from Pittsburgh, PA,

The ski area entrance at Laurel Mountain State Park

Laurel Mountain State Park

Nestled within the scenic Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania, Laurel Mountain State Park is a popular destination for skiing.

Tree stump and wooden fence in front of a wooded tree line with a green field of grass in Lauren Hill State Park in Pennsylvania

Laurel Hill State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Laurel Hill State Park is one of several

The lake at Lackawanna State Park during Autumn

Lackawanna State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Located just 20 minutes from Scranton, Lackawanna State Park,

The lake at Kooser State Park during Autumn

Kooser State Park

Tucked away at an altitude of 2,600 feet in the beautiful Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania, about an hour from

a picture of Chino Hills State Park with mountains in the background

Chino Hills State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Chino Hills State Park is Southern California’s urban

scenic viewpoint at Castle Rock State Park overlooking trees

Castle Rock State Park (California)

🧗 Santa Cruz Mountains Rock Climbing Paradise — 34 miles of rugged trails through sculpted sandstone formations, high-elevation redwoods, and

sunlight shining through the trees at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s oldest

aerial photograph of Andrew Molera State Park

Andrew Molera State Park

🌊 Big Sur’s Gateway Park — 5,000 acres of dramatic coastal bluffs, 20+ miles of trails from river to ridge,

A lake at Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, where sparkling freshwater springs

Northeast-facing vista, Clinton County, within Kettle Creek State Park

Kettle Creek State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Nestled in the picturesque heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds,

View of the West Branch Susquehanna River valley, with Pennsylvania State Route 120 (the Bucktail Trail) crossing it, looking west-northwest from Hyner View State Park

Hyner View State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 View of the West Branch Susquehanna River valley, with

Namesake stream, Hyner Run State Park, Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Hyner Run State Park

Namesake stream, Hyner run state park, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nestled

Fishing pier at Hills Creek State Park

Hills Creek State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Nestled in the lush hills of Pennsylvania, Hills Creek

A marsh at Hillman State Park

Hillman State Park

A marsh at hillman state park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons For those who like to escape

Trading post museum at Mormon Station State Park

Mormon Station State Park

For those wanting a glimpse into the history of Nevada’s first permanent non-native settlement, Mormon Station State Park is a

Entrance to Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Kershaw-Ryan State Park is a beautiful park located in a remote part of southeastern Nevada, just a few miles from

Group horse ride through Little Missouri State Park

Little Missouri State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Little Missouri State Park is one of North

Pavilion by the water at Lake Sakakawea State Park

Lake Sakakawea State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Discover Lake Sakakawea State Park, a scenic recreational area

The lake through the trees at Lake Metigoshe State Park

Lake Metigoshe State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 This beautiful North Dakota state park lies along Lake

Fishing pier at Icelandic State Park

Icelandic State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Fishing pier at Icelandic State Park. Photo: Park Facebook

Campsites under the trees at Grahams Island State Park

Grahams Island State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Nestled along the extensive shoreline of Devils Lake lies

Sunrise sky over the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park, North Dakota, USA

Fort Ransom State Park

Fort Ransom State Park lies within the heavily wooded Sheyenne River Valley only 84 miles west of Fargo. This picturesque

View from Holts Landing State Park of Calhoun Landing. On Indian River Bay in Sussex County, Delaware

Holts Landing State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 If you are looking for somewhere that has a

Building and picnic tables at Fox Point State Park

Fox Point State Park

Located just 10 minutes from downtown Wilmington, along the picturesque banks of the Delaware River, Fox Point State Park is

Parade grounds at Fort DuPont State Park

Fort DuPont State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Fort DuPont State Park is a fascinating destination for

Desert landscape at Ice Age Fossils State Park

Ice Age Fossils State Park

If you are fascinated by paleontology and geology you will definitely want to visit Ice Age Fossils State Park. Tucked

aerial photograph of the ruins at Fort Churchill State Park

Fort Churchill State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Kanawha State Forest is a stunning 9,300-acre mountainous

Approaching The Old State House of Delaware from behind which is located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware in the First State Heritage Park

First State Heritage Park

For those who love looking at historic sites and buildings, a visit to First State Heritage Park is something you

The Beach at Fenwick Island State Park

Fenwick Island State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 The Beach at Fenwick Island State Park. Photo: Patrick

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park with clouds in the background

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Surrounded by hills, woodlands, and mixed grass prairie, historic

Wildflowers along the Missouri River at Cross Ranch State Park

Cross Ranch State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Visitors to Cross Ranch State Park in central North

boats on the lake at Echo Canyon State Park

Echo Canyon State Park

Nestled in a remote part of Eastern Nevada, about three hours from Las Vegas, lies the stunning Echo Canyon State

Typical campsite at Dayton State Park

Dayton State Park

Situated on the banks of the Carson River, just 20 minutes from Carson City, Dayton State Park is one of

View of Cave Rock from the parking lot at Cave Rock State Park

Cave Rock State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Cave Rock State Park is a small but beautiful

Public beach area viewed from across Cutler Lake at Blue Rock State Park

Blue Rock State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Picturesque Blue Rock State Park lies along Cutler Lake

Beautiful fall foliage by a picnic table near Brandywine Creek State Park

Brandywine Creek State Park

There are several public recreational spaces located around Wilmington in northern Delaware. But one of the most enchanting has to

Bellevue Hall at Bellevue State Park, a replica of Montpelier

Bellevue State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Bellevue Hall at Bellevue State Park, a replica of

Beaver Lake State Park, near Wishek, North Dakota

Beaver Lake State Park

Beaver Lake State Park, nestled within the rolling prairies of South Central North Dakota, offers opportunities for swimming, boating, hiking,

aerial photograph of Cave Lake State Park

Cave Lake State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Cave Lake State Park is a spectacular public

Old wooden trailer wheel found at an abandoned mining camp in Ichthyosaur State Park, Nevada

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is a unique and fascinating destination

Autumn colors and white rocks at Beaver Dam State Park in Nevada

Beaver Dam State Park

Beaver Dam State Park is one of the more interesting state parks in Nevada. Situated about 3.5 hours from Las

Wolf Run Lake, a reservoir in Wolf Run State Park, Ohio, USA

Wolf Run State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Wolf Run Lake, a reservoir in Wolf run state

Park bench overlooking the lake at Wingfoot Lake State Park

Wingfoot Lake State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Wingfoot Lake State Park is a stunning outdoor recreation

Wilson State Park entrance sign

Wilson State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Deep within the heart of the Smoky Hills, beautiful

Israel Marshall's Home, Auburn Heights at Auburn Valley State Park

Auburn Valley State Park

Although it is often an overused phrase, Auburn Valley State Park in Delaware really does offer something for everyone. Set

The view of white cherry blossom flowering trees at Brandywine Park, Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington State Parks

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 If you are looking for a public recreational space

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