US state parks, many with great natural beauty, are ideal places to hike, camp, and picnic. Each state has different fees and amenities at their state parks and our Wander writers will give you the details.
Nebraska's 2,400-acre Ponca State Park is less than two hours from Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Sioux City. It offers a great way to get out in nature. Maybe it's due to working in an office most of my adult life, but I love to experience the great outdoors whenever...
Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas is a must-see destination. The park's main attraction is its many dinosaur tracks left in the river. I am hunting dinosaurs. You might think this is a challenge in today's world. But, after following their tracks, I finally found...
Get equal doses of history and ambiance in a state park cabin, woods, trees, or lakeside. Here are the best Texas State Park Lodges and cabins. For the history buff, staying in a historic lodge or cabin offers a bucket list experience. You can get outdoors, enjoy...