Thousands of enormous brown bears feed on the sockeye salmon, clams, and dense vegetation in this Alaskan national park with recent volcanic origins.
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This lesser-known state park on the Skagit River offers both blissful seclusion in nature and creature comforts, including campsites and gorgeous cabins.
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This picturesque town near a Colorado national park brims with culture and activity and is only steps away from amazing hikes and other mountain adventures.
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This state park in Kansas has a beautiful lake with plenty of campgrounds, trails, as well as activities like boat rentals, fishing, and birdwatching.
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Arizona's wildfires have devastated some of the state's most beloved natural areas. They also claimed the statue of one of the Grand Canyon's greatest legends.
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Whether you're trekking to red rock arches in Utah or alpine lakes in Montana, the new AllTrails update makes it easier than ever to hike without the crowds.
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National parks on the West Coast get all the attention and tourist traffic, and that's exactly why the region's state parks are so laid back.
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Door County is among the Midwest's best-kept secrets, and its miles of shoreline make for the perfect beach escape for those looking to get away from it all.
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This beautiful, exciting part of the Great Smoky Mountains is called the "Adventure Tourism Capital Of Tennessee" and is perfect for outdoor adrenaline junkies.
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With a national park, swamp tours, pirate history, and classic Cajun cuisine, this Louisiana fishing town 35 minutes south of New Orleans is a must-visit.
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This national historical park in Charleston is a free-to-enter spot where you can get up close with war-era forts and their fascinating ruins.
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Featuring 60 volcanoes and plenty of hydrothermal features within its borders, this national park is as explosively beautiful as any other in the country.
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With 36,000 acres of diverse landscapes, this barrier island in Georgia is home to wild horses, beachfront camps, and historical ruins dating back to the 1880s.
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This hidden island state park in Texas is remote enough that you can escape the crowds that gather at other Gulf Coast spots for swimming, fishing, and more.
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Explore this vibrant lake state park in upstate New York, where you can see the beautiful crystal-clear waters, hike along trails, or golf nearby.
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This popular hiking route past two stunning alpine lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park is an easy, mostly flat trail that's perfect for novice hikers.
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This out-of-the-way state park on Saginaw Bay offers beautiful scenery, a swimming beach, fishing, paddling, hiking, and more on it's 700-plus lakefront acres.
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If you want to explore South Carolina's spectacular natural beauty while also getting a closer look at the Palmetto State's storied history, look no further.
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As one of the darkest places in Washington, this state park offers stunning stargazing, comfy camping, and waterside sports and relaxation by Pearrygin Lake.
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For those who want to explore some prehistoric history, this gorgeous national park site in the Texas Panhandle is filled with archaeological remains.
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This hidden jewel in southwest Virginia is home to a vast natural labyrinth over 400 million years old, nestled in a sprawling forest with lakes and mountains.
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Near the town of Homer, one of Louisiana's most underrated state parks offers plenty of opportunities for recreation, from fishing to kayaking to hiking.
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Boasting around 2,000 acres near the shores of Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region, this state park has everything you need for a camping getaway.
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This state park offers multiple waterfall hikes for all skill levels, plus basic camping should you want to stay and admire the stars in this dark sky area.
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Take a break from exploring Boston to check out this beautiful Massachusetts state park right on Mystic Lake.
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Check out Portugal's only national park filled with scenic vistas, dreamy lagoons and waterfalls, and rustic villages oozing with authentic cultural charm.
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Not far from Mesa Verde National Park, and home to a train that's a National Historic Landmark, this Colorado riverside hub is a must-visit for a magical trip.
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