Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
Deep within the western Mojave Desert habitat surrounded by Joshua trees and California juniper trees lies Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park….
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Where the Largest State Park in the Lower 48 Erupts in Wildflower Superblooms
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
Antelope Valley Indian Museum view from southeast. Photo: Junkyardsparkle, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Picturesque rock formations and Joshua trees…
Ano Nuevo State Park
Scenic Año Nuevo State Park, known for its low, rocky, windswept point that extends out into the Pacific Ocean, is located just 55 miles south of San…
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
The world’s largest trees lie within Sierra Nevada mountains just 4 miles northeast of Arnold and 76 miles northeast of Modesto. Calaveras Big Trees…
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 over an hour and 20 minutes from…
Laurel Ridge State Park
One tree grows from the rotting stump of another at Laurel Ridge State Park. Photo: Chris Collins from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia…
Laurel Mountain State Park
[caption id="attachment_35745" align="aligncenter" width="1203"] The ski area entrance at Laurel Mountain State Park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0, via…
Laurel Hill State Park
Laurel Hill State Park is one of several fabulous Pennsylvania state parks located in the Laurel Highlands.
Spanning over 4,000 acres, its bosky…
Lackawanna State Park
Located just 20 minutes from Scranton, Lackawanna State Park, is a fabulous public recreational space which many people don’t know about.
Spread…
Kooser State Park
Tucked away at an altitude of 2,600 feet in the beautiful Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania, about an hour from Pittsburgh, Kooser State Park is…
Chino Hills State Park
Chino Hills State Park is Southern California’s urban wilderness escape—14,102
acres of rolling hills, oak woodlands, and grassy meadows…
Castle Rock State Park (California)
Santa Cruz Mountains Rock Climbing Paradise — 34 miles of rugged trails through
sculpted sandstone formations, high-elevation…
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s oldest state park, established in
1902 to protect ancient coast redwoods—some over 1,000 to 2,000…
Andrew Molera State Park
Big Sur’s Gateway Park — 5,000 acres of dramatic coastal bluffs, 20+ miles of trails
from river to ridge, walk-in camping beneath…
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Gravel road through the trees at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Peaceful Anderson Marsh State Historic Park lies along…
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, where sparkling freshwater springs hug rugged lava rocks, and an oak, pine, and juniper woodland, lies only 82 miles…
Kettle Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_35620" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Northeast-facing vista, Clinton County, within Kettle Creek State Park. Photo:…
Hyner View State Park
View of the West Branch Susquehanna River valley, with Pennsylvania State Route 120 (the Bucktail Trail) crossing it, looking west-northwest from Hyner…
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 in the…
Hills Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_35612" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fishing pier at Hills Creek State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]
Nestled…
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 to nature, Hillman State Park is a…
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Park is a historic site which might surprise you to discover it is located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas.
The…
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 the city of Caliente.
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Little Missouri State Park
Little Missouri State Park is one of North Dakota’s most wild and remote treasures — a sprawling
6,000-acre wilderness of rugged Badlands terrain…
Lake Sakakawea State Park
[caption id="attachment_35568" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pavilion by the water at Lake Sakakawea State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Lake Metigoshe State Park
[caption id="attachment_35566" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The lake through the trees at Lake Metigoshe State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Icelandic State Park
Fishing pier at Icelandic State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Picturesque Icelandic State Park lies nestled within the thick woodlands along the…
Grahams Island State Park
[caption id="attachment_35533" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Campsites under the trees at Grahams Island State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Fort Ransom State Park
Fort Ransom State Park lies within the heavily wooded Sheyenne River Valley only 84 miles west of Fargo. This picturesque area features 20 miles of…
Holts Landing State Park
If you are looking for somewhere that has a serene atmosphere, breathtaking views and offers numerous recreational opportunities, then Holts Landing…
Fox Point State Park
[caption id="attachment_35525" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Building and picnic tables at Fox Point State Park. Photo: Ethelred unraed, CC BY-SA…
Fort DuPont State Park
[caption id="attachment_35523" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Parade grounds at Fort DuPont State Park. Photo: Ethelred unraed, CC BY-SA 4.0, via…
Ice Age Fossils State Park
[caption id="attachment_35521" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Desert landscape at Ice Age Fossils State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Fort Churchill State Park
Kanawha State Forest is a stunning 9,300-acre mountainous retreat located just
seven miles from downtown Charleston, West Virginia’s state capital….
First State Heritage Park
For those who love looking at historic sites and buildings, a visit to First State Heritage Park is something you should be interested in.
Nestled…
Fenwick Island State Park
The Beach at Fenwick Island State Park. Photo: Patrick Nouhailler’s…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
If you love the beach and nature, then…
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Surrounded by hills, woodlands, and mixed grass prairie, historic Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park offers guests breathtaking views of the Heart and…
Cross Ranch State Park
[caption id="attachment_35478" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Wildflowers along the Missouri River at Cross Ranch State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Echo Canyon State Park
Nestled in a remote part of Eastern Nevada, about three hours from Las Vegas, lies the stunning Echo Canyon State Park.
A hidden gem renowned for…
Dayton State Park
[caption id="attachment_35472" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Typical campsite at Dayton State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]
Situated…
Cave Rock State Park
Cave Rock State Park is a small but beautiful park located on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada.
It was named after a 3 million-year-old…
Blue Rock State Park
[caption id="attachment_35436" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Public beach area viewed from across Cutler Lake at Blue Rock State Park. Photo:…
Brandywine Creek State Park
There are several public recreational spaces located around Wilmington in northern Delaware. But one of the most enchanting has to be Brandywine Creek…
Bellevue State Park
Bellevue Hall at Bellevue State Park, a replica of Montpelier. Photo: Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Located just a 10-minute…
Beaver Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_35430" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Beaver Lake State Park, near Wishek, North Dakota. Photo: David Becker, CC BY 2.0, via…
Cave Lake State Park
Cave Lake State Park is a spectacular public recreational space nestled high in the desert mountains of eastern Nevada.
Situated just 15 miles south…
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 Vegas, the park resides at an…