As interest in outdoor travel and glamping continues to grow, Savage Highlands State Park offers a new way to experience Maryland’s wilderness. By combining scenic hiking trails, cozy lodging options, ...

Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, the 90-acre park sits on a half-mile of waterfront just north of Taughannock Falls State Park. It’s named after three scenic waterfalls inside or adjacent to ...

Wisconsin's state parks, forests and trails had nearly 21 million visitors in 2025, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Devil's Lake State Park was the most visited, followed ...

Maryland’s state parks aren’t just about scenic trails and hidden waterfalls. They hide a secret: food worth lingering for. Visitors arrive thinking they’ll grab a quick bite, and suddenly hours slip ...

The Maryhill Stonehenge Memorial sits on a dramatic bluff overlooking the Columbia River in the tiny community of Maryhill, and it’s one of those secrets that even lifelong Washingtonians sometimes ...

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Florida State Parks announced free admission will be offered this month as part of the United State's 250th anniversary celebrations. Free admission will be offered over the Presidents Day weekend.

The last few days may have been colder than what Volusia County residents and visitors are used to, but the winter weather can't stop one of the area's most beloved traditions — seeing the manatees ...

Shoal River Headwaters State Park is the newest state park in Florida. Shoal River Headwaters State Park is located west of Defuniak Springs, about 100 miles west of Tallahassee. Activities include ...

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — Nature lovers in the Sunshine State now have another area to explore. Officials announced the opening of Florida’s newest state park on Friday. Located just west of ...

For some U.S. residents, it can take a day or two to reach the nearest national park. And when you finally arrive—especially during the busy summer months and shoulder seasons—the parks are often too ...

A sign for at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is seen near the entrance, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Strawn, Texas. Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer With the new year, Texas will unveil its ...