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sun rising behind the fog at Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park

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Texas Lakeside Paradise on the Brazos — Fish for bass and catfish on Lake Whitney,
swim at the designated beach, camp in screened…

a road at Honeymoon Island State Park in Florida

Honeymoon Island State Park

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Florida’s Gulf Coast Gem — Four miles of unspoiled white-sand beach on a barrier island.
Dog-friendly beach area. Gateway to…

stone bridge at Cumberland mountain state park

Cumberland Mountain State Park

Cumberland Mountain State Park is located on the Cumberland Plateau, approximately 120 miles east of the city of Nashville, 69 miles west of Knoxville,…

Large Live Oak Cluster on the Coast at Goose Island State Park

Goose Island State Park

Goose Island State Park is home to “The Big Tree”—a 1,000+ year old live
oak that’s one of Texas’s largest! Camp bayside under ancient oaks,…

franklin hero 2

Franklin Mountains State Park

The Largest Urban Wilderness Park in America — 27,000 Acres of Chihuahuan Desert Rising Above El Paso

little island in the lake at Daingerfield State Park

Daingerfield State Park

Daingerfield State Park in East Texas is famous for its stunning fall foliage—the
best in Texas! An 80-acre spring-fed lake offers swimming and…

Mule Tail Stag at Choke Canyon State Park in Texas

Choke Canyon State Park

Choke Canyon State Park surrounds the 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir in South
Texas brush country, famous for its massive American alligator…

sunset over Cooper Lake State Park

Cooper Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_31630" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset over Cooper Lake. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Located about a 90…

road surrounded by fall foliage at Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Located in Wilson County, the 1,139-acre Cedars of Lebanon State Park is about 8.5 miles south of the city of Lebanon and about 33 miles east of…

The Spillway Trail at Cleburne State Park in Johnson County, Texas

Cleburne State Park

Cleburne State Park is a Texas hill country treasure featuring the 116-acre spring-fed Cedar
Lake, historic CCC masonry craftsmanship from the…

The dam that impounds Bonham State Park Lake

Bonham State Park

[caption id="attachment_31564" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The dam that impounds Bonham State Park Lake. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…

trees reflect off the water in Big Ridge State Park

Big Ridge State Park

Big Ridge State Park is a sprawling 3,687-acre park located in the Appalachian Ridge and Valley range of Union City, Tennessee, roughly 30-minutes, or…

people kayaking on the water at Lake Livingston State Park

Lake Livingston State Park

Lake Livingston State Park offers prime access to Texas’s second-largest lake (90,000+ acres!) with
excellent fishing, a park store and marina,…

two people fishing on the shore of the lake at Huntsville State Park

Huntsville State Park

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Houston’s Forest Escape — Over 2,000 acres of East Texas Pineywoods
surrounding a 210-acre lake. 20+ miles of trails, swimming…

Destin beach in Florida at Henderson State Park

Henderson Beach State Park

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Florida’s Emerald Coast Treasure — Destin’s last stretch of pristine coastal dune scrub,
featuring 30-foot snow-white sand dunes,…

Light of Setting Sun over Estuary Pool in Galveston Island State Park wetlands

Galveston Island State Park

Galveston Island State Park is Texas’s ultimate coastal destination—2,000 acres
stretching from the Gulf of Mexico beachfront to Galveston Bay’s…

Aerial view of crystal clear turquoise spring water with manatees at Blue Spring State Park Florida

Blue Spring State Park

🏆 Florida’s Premier Manatee Sanctuary — First-magnitude spring pumping 100 million gallons of crystal-clear 72°F water daily, hosting…

fog over the water at at Cove Lake State Park

Cove Lake State Park

Cove Lake State Park is located in Cumberland Plateau. It’s approximately 1.3 miles northeast of the town of Caryville and 24 miles from Montgomery….

Cypress trees at Caddo Lake State Park

Caddo Lake State Park

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Texas’s Only Natural Lake — Nearly 500 acres on the largest
cypress swamp in Texas, a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance,…

walking bridge through reeds at Cedar Hill State Park

Cedar Hill State Park

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Dallas-Fort Worth’s Urban Oasis — Escape the Metroplex to 7,500-acre Joe Pool Lake,
350 campsites, world-class DORBA mountain bike…

Clouds over McGee Creek Reservoir at McGee Creek State Park in Oklahoma

McGee Creek State Park

Looking for a public recreation space in Southern Oklahoma to spend some quality time in nature?

Then the McGee Creek State Park could well be the…

Fall Foliage over the river at Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park

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Texas Hill Country River Paradise — 4 miles of crystal-clear Guadalupe River
for swimming, tubing, and paddling, plus 13 miles of…

Perrine Pond at Cheesequake State Park with reflections of brilliant autumn foliage and a cloudy sky

Cheesequake State Park

Cheesequake State Park occupies one of New Jersey’s most ecologically unique locations—a rare
transition zone where northern hardwood forests…

a cactus with hills in the background at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park

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Tucson’s Gateway to the Santa Catalinas — 5,500 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert
with nearly 5,000 saguaros, 170+ bird species in a…

sunset over Lake Thunderbird

Lake Thunderbird State Park

Set within 1,874 spectacular acres, Lake Thunderbird State Park is one of Oklahoma’s premier state parks.

A haven for those who enjoy water based…

a rock hill behind the Colorado River at Colorado Bend State Park

Colorado Bend State Park

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Texas Hill Country’s Hidden Gem – Gorman Falls, 400+ caves, Spicewood
Springs. 5,328 acres of adventure.

The Cape May Point Lighthouse and waves on the Atlantic at sunset

Cape May Point State Park

Scenic Cape May Point State Park is located in Cape May at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, only 45 minutes from Atlantic City and 2 hours from…

Barnegat lighthouse at shore

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is located along the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County, about 2 hours south of Newark and an hour north…

Bahia Honda State Park beach with turquoise water and old railroad bridge Florida Keys

Bahia Honda State Park

🏖️ Best Beach in the Florida Keys — Caribbean-clear water, historic railroad bridge, snorkeling at Looe Key, waterfront camping at Mile Marker…

Waterloo Lake at Allamuchy Mountain State Park

Allamuchy Mountain State Park

Beautiful Allamuchy Mountain State Park lies within the Allamuchy Mountain region just 38 miles west of Newark, NJ and 48 miles west of New York City….

old chapel at Allaire State Park

Allaire State Park

Allaire State Park is located near Farmingdale, NJ, just one hour south of both Jersey City and Newark. Visitors flock to this peaceful spot to camp,…

Greenwood Lake Dam at Greenwood Furnace State Park

Greenwood Furnace State Park

Greenwood Lake Dam at Greenwood furnace state park. Photo: Smallbones, Wikimedia
With a pristine beauty that incorporates both the sparkling waters of…

Gouldsboro Lake at Gouldsboro State Park

Gouldsboro State Park

If you are looking for a nature escape which will allow you to leave behind the pressures of city life, then consider Gouldsboro State Park.
Located…

trees reflecting in the lake at Frances Slocum State Park

Frances Slocum State Park

Tucked away in Pennsylvania’s picturesque northeastern region, Frances Slocum State Park is one of the Keystone State’s most alluring public…

Sparring Bull Elk in Elk State Park

Elk State Park

If you enjoy water based outdoor recreational activities then Elk State Park is the perfect place for you to head too.
Situated just over 2 hours from…

Ski slope at Denton Hill State Park

Denton Hill State Park

Ski slope at Denton Hill State Park. Photo: Dincher, Wikimedia
Located within the upper reaches of the Pennsylvania Wilds, the picturesque Denton Hill…

view of trail at Delaware Canal State Park in Pennsylvania

Delaware Canal State Park

[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] View of trail at Delaware Canal State Park. Photo: Bradford Van Arnum,…

fog on Cowans Gap Lake at Cowans Gap State Park

Cowans Gap State Park

Nestled within the Allens Valley between the spectacular Tuscarora and Cove Mountains, Cowans Gap State Park is a popular weekend getaway and week long…

view of the trees below Bradbury Mountain State Park

Bradbury Mountain State Park

🏆 Official Guide: Bradbury Mountain State Park — A magnificent 800-acre oasis perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and witnessing the annual hawk…

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Loyalsock Creek running through the trees at Worlds End State Park

Worlds End State Park

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Pennsylvania’s Waterfall Wonderland — Nestled in the Endless Mountains, explore
dramatic Loyalsock Creek Gorge, hike to cascading…

Balance Rock in Trough Creek State Park in Huntingdon County Pennslvania

Trough Creek State Park

Bordering both the shimmering Raystown Lake and stunning Rothrock State Forest, Trough Creek State Park is the perfect place to head to for an escape…

Picture of the Waterville lenticular truss bridge, now over Swatara Creek in Swatara State Park

Swatara State Park

[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Waterville lenticular truss bridge over Swatara Creek in Swatara State Park. Photo:…

Sycamore Mills Dam at Ridley Creek State Park

Ridley Creek State Park

Ridley Creek State Park is a 2,606-acre forested escape in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — just 25 miles from downtown Philadelphia — where 13…

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