Rachel Wolchin once wrote,
'If we were meant to stay in one place, we'd have roots instead of feet.'
We should be exploring our world everyday and what better way than to start right in your own backyard? Check out this list of the most beautiful state parks in America.
1. Giant Springs State Park, Montana
2. Mahoney State Park, Nebraska
3. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
4. Monadnock State Park, New Hampshire
5. Island Beach State Park, New Jersey
6. City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
7. Harriman State Park, New York
8. Mt. Mitchell State Park, North Carolina
9. Little Missouri State Park, North Dakota
10. Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
11. Beaver's Bend State Park, Oklahoma
12. Valley of the Rogue River State Park, Oregon
13. Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania
14. Arcadia Management Area, Rhode Island
15. Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina
16. Custer State Park, South Dakota
17. Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee
18. Colorado Bend State Park, Texas
19. Snow Canyon State Park, Utah
20. Mount Ascutney State Park, Vermont
21. Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia
22. Deception Pass State Park, Washington
23. Black Water Falls State Park, West Virginia
24. Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin
25. Hot Springs State Park, Wyoming
The United States has been preserving it's greatest examples of biodiversity and natural areas through state parks since 1885.
And I am forever grateful for that.
If you'd like to explore more of the best state parks in America click here.
