State Park Visitors Guides

Backbone State Park consists of 2,001 acres of heavily wooded terrain. If you enjoy outdoor activities like boating, camping, climbing, hiking, or fishing, this is a fantastic getaway spot. Here is our complete guide to the park, covering everything from weather to the park’s deep-rooted history.

Located in the hardwood forest of Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia is the southernmost point of the Appalachian Trail and Amicalola Falls State Park. The park hosts tons of hikers from the Appalachian trail, great camping, a beautiful lodge, and the massive Amicalola Falls.

Franconia Notch State Park is consistently ranked as one of the best state parks in the country. Most famous for containing the Old Man of the Mountain and the state emblem of New Hampshire, this state park is located in the center of the White Mountains. Here you can hike, boat, fish, rock climb, camp, and more!

No matter what time of the year you visit, there is no shortage of activities to choose from in Tishomingo State Park. In the warmer months, visitors can swim in the park’s pool or fish for largemouth bass on Haynes Lake. The cooler months offer the chance to rent a cabin and enjoy the fireplace alongside friends.

Tucked away in Wyoming’s hidden paradise of Thermopolis, Hot Springs State Park is one of the state’s top-rated tourist attractions.  Experiencing the natural wonder of the 135° hot springs is why visitors come, but there is more.  Get ready to be enchanted by the views, bison and hidden beauties of this park.

Located on the Atlantic Coast, Cape Henlopen State Park provides visitors with access to a variety of beach themed recreation activities. However, the state park also contains a diverse trail system, a disc-golf course, a designated surf-fishing area, campground, and a historic military fort.

Mueller State Park lives up to its reputation for outstanding views, incredible scenery, and wildlife sightings. As the second most visited state park in Colorado, it is obvious that Mueller has something to offer every type of outdoor enthusiast and nature lover, from bird watching to winter camping.

This state park sits along both sides of the Kankakee River, surrounded by midwestern countryside. It offers a range of activities in each season. Fishing, snowmobiling, geocaching, and even equestrian lessons and rides are featured at Kankakee River State Park. It’s perfect for a camping trip or just the day.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park is a day use park featuring the tallest sand dunes in eastern United States. The park offers several hiking trails to explore the unique sand dune ecosystem. There is a picnic area, visitor center, beaches for recreation, and a hang glider launch plateau.

As Pennsylvania’s only “seashore”, Presque Isle State Park contains 3,200 acres and a scenic peninsula jetting out to Lake Erie. Visitors enjoy recreational activities like swimming, boating, hiking, and fishing. Our guide will cover everything from the park’s rich history to the ecological diversity and more.

Visit Cape Disappointment State Park for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities watching gray whales on their migratory journeys and spotting bald eagles soaring in the skies. Spend the night in a yurt with friends, and then take a short walk to the beach and sightsee on the beautiful Pacific Coast.

Sunset Bay State Park is a sandy picturesque crescent bay on the Oregon coast off of the scenic coastal highway 101. The bay has great surfing, wildlife viewing, camping, and hiking trails for all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Illinois Beach is a unique park where you can bike, hike, Scuba-dive, swim, or just be pampered. Its resort is the only hotel in Illinois on the Lake Michigan shore itself. The fine indoor facilities make it popular for weddings and conferences, and the well-equipped campgrounds lure the outdoorsy in great numbers.