When you think of Florida, your mind may not immediately go to the nature coast, but it features some underrated natural wonders, like this state park.
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Discover the last old-growth forest in Kitsap County and go on the hunt for squid and crabs in this underrated Washington state park known for its scenery.
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This small village in upstate New York offers a peaceful getaway with access to trails, waters for paddling and fishing, an orchard, and community events.
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Not far from Portland, Oregon, this state park in Washington offers some of the country's best windsurfing and kiteboarding away from the ocean.
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Though this city isn't nearly as popular to visit as Denver, it may be an attractive option for retirees looking for outdoor activities, culture, and food.
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Named one of the best places to retire in the country, this Kentucky city offers trails for relaxed walks in nature, a charming downtown, museums, and food.
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The world's oldest lakes are among the most spectacular bodies of water found on the planet. There's old, and then there's millions of years old.
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This quiet corner of Wisconsin is hiding a seriously underrated state park worth seeking out for an outdoorsy escape just an hour from Madison or Dubuque.
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This Wisconsin getaway features a 3,200-acre lake for boating and year-round fishing, a swimming beach, hiking trails, and a spacious campground.
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At nearly 11,000 acres, this lake has seemingly limitless water activities to choose from, attracting more than a million visitors per year.
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If you're in need of a new backpack for your travel adventures, Consumer Reports has crunched the numbers on which one you should invest in.
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The enormous state of Texas is home to all kinds of state parks, including this historical spot that has fishing, hiking trails, and even a golf course.
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This under-the-radar Central Coast getaway features wide-open spaces, multi-use trails, and rich ecosystems, ideal for hiking, biking, and wildlife spotting.
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This island may be well known, but what isn't as well known is that its home to what was once the nation's second national park after Yellowstone.
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Pennsylvania isn't lacking for stunning views, but this undervisited park has some you simply have to see. Make sure to make a day (and night) of it.
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Enjoy Michigan’s outstanding natural beauty with your furry friend at an underrated state park with pristine beaches and plenty of camping opportunities.
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Close to Boston or Providence and looking for a great hiking, biking, or horseback riding spot? We know just the state forest for you in Massachusetts.
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Dating back to the 1960s, this state park filled with hiking trails, diverse bird species, and other wildlife was Florida's first aquatic preserve.
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Step outside the bigger cities in Illinois to discover a peaceful outdoor escape, with easy trails to hike and paddleboats to cruise around the water.
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This Yosemite lake, surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is known as California's "Jewel of the High Country" thanks to the scenery, hiking, and more.
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Colorado is full of outdoor activities, scenic roadways, and lesser-known destinations. Some small towns have plenty to offer outside of Denver, though.
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A scenic mountain lake is a fisherman's paradise, with trophy-sized catches in a secluded area on North Carolina's border with Tennessee.
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This reserve in Eastern Washington, between Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, is a tucked-away park in forest full of great hiking and fishing opportunities.
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Along Lake Michigan in Chicago, this quiet natural area draws the most avid birdwatchers with rare species, migration activity, and beachside paths.
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Vermont is ripe with history, and you can add the state's oldest hotel into that history. Featuring restaurants and a golf course, it's a spa getaway.
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Lovers of hiking, fishing, and bird watching rejoice — this state and nationally-run marshland in Wisconsin offers nearly 300 different bird species to spot.
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Hike rugged coastal trails and spot rare miniature island foxes on the islands that make up this national park off the coast of Southern California.
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