State Parks

Florida has quite a few amazing state parks that are just begging to be explored on horseback. This article discusses five of the best ones.

If a trip spent under the water scoping out fish, caves and shipwrecks sounds interesting to you, there are five Florida State Parks that should be on your itinerary. This article discusses which ones.

Did you know that Vermont’s State Parks have an abundance of winter hiking trails? This article discusses five of the best state parks to visit for winter hiking.

Did you know that Virginia’s State Parks are open year round? Not many folks realize that and as such miss out on some wonderful, winter hiking experiences. This article discusses the best five state parks to visit.

Depending on the winter weather, South Dakota’s State Parks are a great place to go hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. This article discusses five of the best places to visit.

Many of West Virginia’s State Parks are open daily, year round and afford visitors a plethora of winter hiking trails to choose from. This article discusses some of the best ones to visit.

Historic Washington State Park in Arkansas transports visitors to the past when great western pioneers like Sam Houston, Davy Crockett and Stephen Austin traveled the Southwest Trail.

This article discusses the top five places to go cross country skiing in North Dakota.

Whie traveling through Connecticut, Utah or Texas, take time to see the preserved dinosaur tracks at these state parks.

There's plenty of trout fishing at Missouri State Parks, so load up your gear and head to Lebanon, Salem or Cassville to enjoy a day of trout fishing.

The Chattanooga area abounds with mountains and hiking trails, and fall is a great time to explore the outdoors. Come explore Tennessee's beloved Fall Creek Falls State Park!

Enjoy bicycle riding in Missouri state parks. Whether you are looking for a paved trail or a natural surface, Missouri has many bike trails to choose from.

The view from your horse is breathtaking while riding in Missouri State parks. These scenic trails will take you through miles of beautiful Missouri country.

Gilbert Lake is a nice campground with spacious sites, a small lake, cabins and more.

If traveling through Indiana, consider staying at one of the state park inns for a unique lodging experience.

For those who love beautiful, wild and natural river beaches, mountain hiking trails, whitewater rafting, California gold country history, and historical bridges, the South Yuba River State park offers the full package!

Visit beautiful Wildlife Prairie State Park in central Illinois. There you will see bison and elk, bears, cougars, bobcats and many more animals native to Illinois.

Stealth camping - camping in a prohibited location - is illegal in the US, but is viewed differently in other countries. A survey reveals the numbers behind this activity, and a Georgia State park ranger gives us his take.

Fair Haven Beach State Park is one of New York State’s most popular campgrounds, drawing weekend visitors, swimmers, campers and fishermen from the nearby cities of Rochester and Syracuse and from across the Northeast.

Are you looking for a place to hike and explore in central Illinois? Check out the state parks.

Prehistoric and historic ruins including ball courts, 17 trash mounds and even pictographs can be seen while hiking this easy 1 1/2 mile trail.

Starved Rock State Park offers beautiful trails for any hiker-enthusiast in the North Central Illinois area.

Lake Catherine State Park has a lake, hiking trails, campsites, and beautiful scenery, the park, near the Ouachita River in Central Arkansas, miles of Malvern and Hot Springs, has a long and rich history including Indian sites and Novaculite outcrops.

This article discusses hiking and other activities to do in Indiana's Shades State Park.

Too many vacation spots are crowded and noisy. Relax and enjoy peace at Catherine Creek State Park, Oregon. Learn about what's available by reading more.

The easily accessible state park in Waunakee, Wisc., that bears Gaylord Nelson's name sits across the lake from Madison's cityscape.

With camping, hiking, and surfing, Ecola State Park is the perfect example of rugged Oregon Coast recreation.

If you're in West Virginia, take a look around at some of the beautiful sites my home state has to offer. It's not called "Almost Heaven" for nothing.