There are more than 6,000 state parks in America, and with so many beautiful natural areas to explore, it can be hard to decide where to start. Whether you're a hardcore hiker, a beach bum, or into wildlife watching, there are loads of parks from which to choose. Beautiful beaches, striking deserts, sweeping mountains, lush gorges, rolling prairies and more are among the landscapes that our state parks protect. Here are just a few of America's most notable:
Even though it would take a lifetime to truly experience all of the beauty America has to offer, visiting some of the country's more notable state parks is a great way to begin.
Caro Garcia
Travel and adventure through the lens of a tremendous sense of humor are what keeps my heart and soul happy. I gave 28 years to the State of California as a parole agent under of various ranks and titles, serving our delinquent youth and criminal adults. During this time I learned the differences between forgiving and condoning; misdirection and evil; and finally, living and existing. I seek out meaning and joy from every day, even if I have to stay home and do chores. I live for exploration and can't wait to see what the world has to offer. The wilderness is my greatest discovery to date...for in discovering the wilderness I began to discover myself.