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State Park Camping Tips State parks may not see the heavy traffic ofnational parks, but in most cases, you'll still want to plan ahead to secure your camping spot. Each state runs its own reservation system, which may be online, via phone, or even in person. And some parks — like ...
Bellingham, 2 hours from Seattle | Camping, Trails, Fishing Washington’s very first state park may date back to 1915, when widow Frances Larrabee donated the land off Chuckanut Drive, but it’s hardly stuck in the mud. Boaters and fishermen flock to the waters just off the rugged coastl...
Redwoods in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks(Photo: lucky-photographer / iStock via Getty) A dispersed camping policy means you can sleep anywhere you like inthe heart of this canyon, where the sequoias reach the heavens. But for a campsite with five-star amenities, combine...
when you think of Alabama, but a visit toGulf State Parkwill change your perspective. From the Gulf Coast's sugar-sand shores you can kayak, bike, or do absolutely nothing — no judgment. The park also provides opportunities for hiking, camping, and playing in the fresh water of Lake ...
Besides hiking or sandboarding around the state park’s sprawling sands, visitors can stop by its pretty prairies to swim and fish in its lakes. Bruneau Dunes is also a great place to go camping; its night skies are perfect for stargazing, with an observatory found within the park. 9. Nez...
In winter, when the park gates are closed for the season, skiers park along the road to Underhill to access backcountry lines. Camel's Hump is one of the state's most popular parks – each year thousands of hikers “bag” the summit or trek through the premises to get to Vermont's ...
One visit here during the fall season and you will know why Arkansas is named the Natural State. Talimena Scenic Byway Last but not least, if you are looking for just a scenic drive, TheTalimena Scenic Bywaynear Mena gets its name because it is one of the most popular drives in the st...