The highest number of deaths in America's national parks has nothing to do with hiking or wild animals, but it makes complete sense once you know what it is.
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The section of Florida between Fort Myers and Tampa is home to multiple state parks, including this lakeside getaway with fishing and boating opportunities.
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Tucked in a beautiful yet quiet corner of Cape Breton, this park has just the right mix of access to surrounding attractions and comfortable amenities.
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This Ohio lake destination offers sandy swim beaches, wooded trails, calm paddling coves, scenic picnic spots, and cozy waterfront restaurants.
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Birdwatchers can enjoy a peaceful escape in nature at a Texas sanctuary rich with wildlife. You might even catch a glimpse of a few endangered species.
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Looking for a getaway with wooded views, fishing, trails, and much more? This lakeside park nestled in South Carolina along the Georgia border is a must-visit.
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If you are looking for a quiet and relatively untouched Michigan state park for outdoor adventures, this spot right on Lake Huron may be just the ticket.
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This park is home to unique geology and offers great views of the surrounding terrain. Plus, the historic First Capitol is right next door.
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Escape D.C. crowds at this scenic Maryland peninsula with a historic lighthouse, stellar fishing, waterfront hiking trails, and beautiful beaches for swimming.
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In Pennsylvania, this forested state park offers lakeside camping, sandy beach views, wooded hiking trails, family picnic areas, and peaceful boating.
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In western Colorado, this desert lake state park offers swimming beaches, boating, mesa views, birdwatching wetlands, and scenic camping beneath open skies.
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As the biggest campground in a popular park, this spot fills up quickly — but if you can claim a site, it's worth it for the easy access to the park.
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Deep in Idaho's mountain wilderness, this new state park features riverfront cabins, access to vast hiking trails, and fishing along a snow-fed river.
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Learn about Illinois’ unique, presidential past at this historic little riverside city, surrounded by woodlands you can explore nearby.
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If you want to explore some Florida history, you can head to this state park on the Atlantic Coast that showcases the ruins of a 19th century plantation.
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This Maryland state park has fishing and boating opportunities, and it also has hundreds of years of history, dating back to the 17th century.
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This Indiana state park, situated right next to a winding river, offers adventurers waters for kayaking and fishing, as well as several trails and campgrounds.
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At this small recreation area that protects two lakes, there's not much more than peace and quiet — perfect for a day casting for pike or bass.
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The most visited area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a stunning drive through the forest with trails and historical buildings to stop and see.
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Get ready to pack the camera roll, because this picture-perfect lake in Canada's Yoho National Park is a show stealer with a stunning trail to boot.
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Within an easy drive of the state capital, this spot is perfect for a picnic under the trees, a quick walk by the lake, or for taking in a winter sunset.
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These US national parks all have beaches and water that could pass for Caribbean Islands for a tropical vacation without ever leaving American borders.
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Along the Great Lakes, this Midwest state offers retirees sandy beaches, forested state parks, scenic lake towns, hiking trails, and more outdoor adventures.
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Florida is home to a wide variety of terrain, and this state park near Tallahassee features rare wildlife, brackish waters, and all kinds of campsites.
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These two lakes nestled in a top national park in the Canadian views are separated by a ridge but both boast mountain views, hiking, boating, and quiet beaches.
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If you're in Central Pennsylvania, you'll want to check out this underrated state park that offers fun on the lake with views of mountains all around you.
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In Washington, this state park where two major rivers meet offers camping, fishing, boating access, and biking or hiking along the state's longest loop trail.
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