Interesting and adventurous State Parks throughout the United States. the state park systems are independently managed with each state, typically by the Department of Natural Resources. There are also State Wildlife Reserves, and Recreational areas, and even some State Monuments.
US State Parks, which are numerous and varied, from adventurous to historical, with everything in between. We include the available activities, costs, fees and lodging options.
Specifically, we intend to include several types of articles about our adventures, or those of our readers, in State Parks. These may be hiking, camping, fishing, or other types of activities.
At times, we will include the historical, environmental, or geological significance of the particular State Park being discussed, and what brought about it’s recognition by the state. At other times special or associated activities in the surrounding areas.
Each article will include photography of some of the beautiful and unique sites, and when the option is available we may include video documentation.
This post was most recently updated on September 30th, 2018. NaPali Coast State Wilderness Park Like every other US state, Hawaii has a number of State Parks that are centrally managed. Unlike other states, the parks in Hawaii are spread out between 5 different islands. The tiny island of Kauai boasts 9 different State Parks. […]
This post was most recently updated on September 30th, 2018. Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Part of the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. Waimea is approximately 14 miles long, one mile wide, and up to 3,600 ft deep, located on the western side of Kauai. Waimea is Hawaiian
This post was most recently updated on October 13th, 2018. Get Away from it All, at Turkey Run State Park! Getting away is not always about the lavish cross seas venture. Sometimes a day trip, or a weekend will do your soul just right. Sometimes something located in your very own backyard, such as state parks,
