There are plenty of places besides Yellowstone where you can tick off the experience of seeing wild bison from your bucket list, and many are in the Midwest.
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Set against Colorado's majestic mountains, this charming destination has a walkable historic district, vibrant local culture, and access to outdoor escapes.
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Tennessee has just officially designated its 64th state park, and it's located near prominent caves. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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South Dakota is one of the country's most underrated states, and this spot near Sioux Falls might just be one of its most underrated state parks.
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Oregon's Crater Lake is an attention magnet, but it's certainly not the only noteworthy example of the state's natural beauty. Feast your eyes on these locales.
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There's one common and seemingly innocent behavior you may be tempted to do around Yellowstone's bison, but it could trigger aggression if you're unlucky.
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Letchworth State Park in New York is famous for its large waterfalls, but there are plenty of secret spots you can check out while you're there, too.
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Americans and tourists are typically far more familiar with crowded destinations like the Grand Canyon than the dozen hidden-gem alternatives on this list.
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The classic cypress trees of Georgia dot the landscape of this state park where you can kayak along paddling trails and fish for largemouth bass.
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This state park in Ohio boasts beautiful landscapes and a stunning lake where you can explore in a kayak, cast for fish, wander lush nature trails, and more.
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Canada is loaded with stunning natural scenery, from glistening lakes to lush forests, and you can find lots of it in a single protected park in Quebec.
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This provincial park may not be as well known as some of the tourism hotspots in Alberta, but it offers boating, camping, and hiking for everyone.
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Discover gorgeous waters sitting thousands of feet in the air at these East Coast lakes, from a North Carolina reservoir to a Maryland freshwater body.
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This popular Ohio lake state park near Dayton is an easy weekend escape with clean water, wooded trails, and campsites that won't disappoint.
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The Midwest is dotted with beautiful forests, from vast national woodlands to hidden state gems offering scenic hikes, lakes, waterfalls, and campgrounds.
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Spanning nearly 1,000 acres on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, this scenic preserve is home to all kinds of wildlife, including a rare endangered species.
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This scenic Arkansas state park offers dramatic whitewater, rugged landscapes, peaceful wilderness, and camping opportunities, making it perfect for a getaway.
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Hidden in the dense foliage of Canada's Vancouver Island, this 182-foot barked giant is at least two millennia old and the world's largest tree of its kind.
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Occupying an idyllic spot amongst bluffs, boulders, and forests, this under-the-radar state park is a perfect place to soak up serene natural beauty.
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The United States is chock full of amazing road trips that can take you from sea to shining sea, but just be careful of how your budget can get out of hand.
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This state park west of Nashville offers Sunday brunch overlooking a lake, a golf course surrounded by forest, and nature trails and overnight hiking trails.
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If you're in Portland, Oregon, and want to take a quick break in a rural environment, you can make a quick drive to this scenic Washington city.
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When the mercury rises at the height of summer, make a beeline for the second-coldest state in the country, where outdoor adventures await.
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If you want to visit an Illinois city on the water, but don't want Chicago's noise, you can check out this suburb that has trails and riverside restaurants.
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For a taste of Old Florida and the state's native wetlands, visit this coastal state park that's home to birds, bobcats, snakes, tortoises, and other wildlife.
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Montana's quieter state park pairs mountain scenery, cascading waterfalls, camping, and peaceful trails for a refreshing alternative to Yellowstone.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the busiest, but we tracked down 7 secret-ish trails full of everything from wildflowers to waterfalls, but not people.
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