This small college town in Iowa offers visitors a charming campus, nature spots with hiking trails, and independent shops (including Amish and antiques stores).
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This Washington state park offers some true seclusion, with peaceful boating, hiking, camping, and more. It's great stop on a long boating trip.
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Set away from Colorado's big cities, this state park is a hidden gem with a lake for fishing, boating, and swimming, plus picnic areas with scenic views.
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This central Texas state park offers cozy cabin stays, wooded campsites, swimming areas, and access to a large reservoir known for boating and fishing.
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This small Illinois village is surrounded by towns with unique attractions, along with several lakes, campsites, and state parks for an adventurous getaway.
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Two hours outside of Boulder, this Colorado city offers a haven for retirees with its free community events, local hospitals, nature, and other amenities.
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The Midwest is home to all kinds of beautiful lakes, and this quiet state park in Wisconsin gives you the chance to swim, hike, and camp without the crowds.
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With 22 trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, plus with excellent fishing opportunities, this state park in North Carolina is worth a visit.
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Camping is about to get more expensive (or at least a lot less free) for some adventurous outdoor lovers thanks to a recent policy change.
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The state park here offers lakeside camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and scenic hiking on one of the clearest lakes in the Lone Star State.
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Located 25 miles outside of Downtown Detroit, this state park is a peaceful escape with horseback rides, historical hikes, and even a spot for fishing.
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This bison-filled heritage park in Canada is a scenic hiking destination steeped in Indigenous history, currently vying to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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When you think of Maryland, you might not think of mountains. But this state park will change that with hiking trails, lush greenery, and breathtaking views.
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The Lone Star State has 76 state parks that span a total of 580,000 acres, giving hikers and campers plenty of terrain to explore and enjoy.
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This Michigan state park in the mitten, also known as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest," is situated on one of the most picturesque U.S. lakes.
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Visitors to this tiny state park in Texas Hill Country can enjoy scenic views and a short hike before the main attraction appears after dusk.
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California is famous for its beautiful beaches, and this one in Pacific Grove has a wide variety of animals, as well as historic sand dunes.
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Located 1.5 hours outside Columbus, this Ohio state park boasts a lake perfect for fishing, boating, and swimming, along with a campground and other amenities.
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A great state park is something to treasure, especially one you can get to quickly from Chicago. Check this park out for gorgeous riverside camping.
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If you want to get out in nature and see some lakeside views, you can head to this South Carolina state park for a day trip or some overnight camping.
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If you're in Tallahassee, Florida, and want to do some inland exploring, you can head to this state park that offers lakeside views and fun on the water.
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In Missouri's Ozark Mountains, this scenic park features crystal-clear springs, forest hiking trails, trout fishing waters, and peaceful campgrounds.
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There are lots of tips out there about how to plan your perfect trip to a state or national park, but the best advice comes from your friendly park ranger.
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In southern Utah's red rock country, this scenic reservoir park offers warm swimming waters, boating access, desert camping, and rugged cliffside views.
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Although Yosemite is known for its stunning but dangerous landscapes, this hike is considered the easiest in the national park, known for its iconic views.
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This small Ohio island state park offers shoreline fishing, sunset picnic spots, and relaxed access for families looking to spend time by the water.
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Outside of Chicago, Illinois has some beautiful bodies of water. The state's deepest inland lake is a great place to hike and kayak in nature.
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