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Located in Northern New Mexico between Eagle Nest and Cimarron, this state park offers outdoor opportunities for campers or those passing through.

Want to vacation somewhere that has clear blue waters, sugar white beaches, a ton of activities, and still be close to civilization? Check out St. Andrews State Park!

Visiting Golden Gate Canyon State Park, CO. How to get there, things to do, things to remember while visiting the park.

California's state funding crisis has inspired a wealth of creative programs, including an initiative to use motor vehicle registration to generate financial donations.

Five top reasons to visit US state parks include parks providing free and low-cost family fun on a budget. Good exercise, bonding and spiritual renewal are others.

Mohican State Park surrounds the Clear Fork Gorge, a breathtaking Canadian ecosystem left in Ohio after the last ice age. The park is Ohio's prime spot for outdoor fun.

Winter camping is possible, even cozy, with a stay in one of Minnesota's State Park camper cabins. Get out into the crisp air and shorten the winter a bit!

Usually overlooked by tourists - state parks can offer the best in local sights, activities and often reasonable lodging options.

Everyone enjoys going to a park. If you find the right ones, there is so much to see and do for all ages. Here are five very popular State Parks in Virginia.

Green Lakes State Park offers a unique outdoor experience for campers and day guests in central New York State.

For kid friendly, hands-on education about sea creatures, alligators, beach ecology and more, visit Myrtle Beach State Park and Huntington Beach State Park.

Kauai State Parks include isolated Polihale, mountainous Kokee and the magnificent but hard to access Na Pali Coast State Park.

Inexpensive yurts, tent sites - and even full-hookup spots for motorhomes - make beach camping a great deal at beautiful Grayland Beach State Park near Westport.

The California state funding crisis will reduce winter activities in some California park facilities, but travelers can still enjoy the parks during peak winter periods.

Off the beaten path Utah state parks Escalante Petrified Forest and Kodachrome Basin feature colorful fossil trees, crazy rocks, and cozy accommodations.

These five top Florida state parks are best to visit during the cooler months when wildlife is abundant and the bug count is low. Migrating and native birds are present.

As part of a celebration for Oregon's 150th Anniversary, the state is offering free day use and one-night camping in all State Parks on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Southern Maryland is a quiet farming community with several little-known parks and beaches perfect for a family day-trip away from the fast-paced tourist destinations.

When planning that Fall Colors trip along Lake Superior's North Shore in Minnesota, consider getting outdoors (and saving some money) by staying at one of 8 state parks.

An introduction to Geneva State Park in Northeast Ohio on Lake Erie, a great place for a weekend getaway for water fun.

O'Leno State Park ranks among Florida's best places to hike, camp, and enjoy the often forgotten natural beauty of the Sunshine State.

Scioto Trail State Park is an overlooked gem in Ohio's state park system. Located south of Chillicothe, the park features a campground and a photogenic small lake.

The Oregon Coast is a vacation destination for thousands of tourists. There are plenty of campgrounds, from primitive to pristine, to satisfy the needs of every camper.

Gulf State Park is located along Alabama's coast in Gulf Shores. It contains 6,150 acres, including two miles of white sand beaches, a 900 acre lake, and scrub forest.

How to get there, views, facilities, and more.

This gulf coast state park offers visitors a chance to see a rare ecosystem that occurs in only two places in the world while enjoying a stunning Northwest Florida beach.

Kids and adults enjoy Whidbey Island's state parks, lakes, forts, lighthouses, small towns, ocean coves and farms. Family activities are offered from spring through fall.

Nine miles east of Sarasota, Florida, Myakka River State Park combines comfortable family camping and safe Florida alligator watching.

A tour of California's natural floral wonders is inspirational and enjoyable. Hiking or driving, there are magnificent wildflower sights to behold.

Hearst Castle in San Simeon is a grand palace on the San Luis Obispo Coast. The estate has been offering tours as part of the California State Park System for 50 years.

In the southeastern corner of California, only two hours from San Diego, is a large state park known for some of the best desert wildflower blooming in California.

Wyoming is home to more than a dozen state parks. By spending some time at these magnificent parks one can learn a great deal about the culture and history of Wyoming.

Sixteen Texas state parks rent full-service cabins, and others offer limited use cabins. These accommodations make it easy to enjoy a park experience without camping.

Harriman State Park is a popular destination for city-dwellers looking to get back to nature.

A relatively easy, two mile loop hike 35 miles north of Tucson, Arizona, provides exercise, birding and geology in an uncrowded, spectacular setting.

One of Florida's first state parks beckons those who want to spend a day, a weekend or a week enjoying its natural beauty and numerous activities.

Some of the country's most phenomenal birding can be found in southwest New Mexico. A week allows enough time to rack up some serious birds.

When trees blaze with autumn colors in Wisconsin, enjoy the view at one of these prime locations.

A week spent in various habitats in southwestern New Mexico in summer can produce a variety of species of birds.

Beginning at its Visitor Center and extending to campsites, trails and water recreation, the Hobbs State Park in Benton County, Arkansas is a great, low cost destination.

Pipestem, nestled in the West Virginia mountains, offers a variety of activities for visitors. Golf, swimming, camping, fishing and amphitheater shows are popular events.

East Central Minnesota's Interstate State Park is the state's 2nd oldest, a rock-climber's haven, and has a twin park across the St. Croix River in Wisconsin.

Roaring River State Park, in southeastern Missouri's Ozark region, offers natural beauty, history, and trails for the outdoor enthusiast.

The Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri has an array of state and local parks to offer visitors with an enthusiasm for the outdoors.

Fearing for his family's safety in 1930s Europe, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louis Bromfield returns home to Ohio and starts a farm that remains part of his legacy.

Just south of the north Oregon coast's most crowded and glittery tourist towns lies a stretch of coastline dotted with quiet beaches and picturesque fishing towns.

Partly disabled veterans in New Mexico will be eligible for free admission to state parks, museums and monuments starting July 1, 2007.

A rustic grist mill waterfall and scenic horseback riding trails help make Babcock State Park a perfect spot to enjoy West Virginia's beauty and adventure.

The Big Oak Loop is one of the few sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail that allows hiking by non-members (because of private property stipulations).

A near-level trail 25 miles north of downtown Tucson, Arizona, is a great choice anytime of the year for hiking, birding, other wildlife viewing and photography.