Here are the top state park news stories for June 2023. We are working to provide you with a summary of the most interesting state park news stories each month. If you have a state park news story we missed, let us know by leaving a comment. Pembina Gorge State Park Announced North Dakota will…
Here are the top state park news stories for May 2023. We are working to provide you with a summary of the most interesting state park news stories each month. If you have a state park news story you’d like us to know about, let us know by leaving a comment. Wisconsin State Park Passes…
Here are the top state park news stories for April 2023. We are working to provide you with a summary of the most interesting state park news stories each month. If you have a state park news story we missed, let us know by leaving a comment. Arkansas Diamond Find You never know what interesting…
We have visited many state parks. We love these outdoor places and think you will, too. Here are the top six reasons we love state parks. Love State Parks YouTube Video We’ll share six reasons why we love state parks. You can also check out our YouTube video Why We Love State Parks Love State…
Raven Rock State Park has lots of hiking, the amazing Raven Rock, and a nice campground – Moccasin Branch Campground. Raven Rock State Park is about an hour south of Raleigh NC. Raven Rock State Park Overview Raven Rock State Park was founded in 1969 as a relatively small state park. At approximately 4,800 acres,…
Huntington Beach State Park, in Murrells Inlet, SC just South of Myrtle Beach, has a fantastic beach and a nice campground. Huntington Beach State Park Overview Huntington Beach State Park was founded in 1960. Before that, it was the winter home of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. They purchased a former plantation and built Atalaya….
Lake Anna State Park is a nice park with a swimming beach, hiking trails, and a campground. Lake Anna State Park is located in Spotsylvania County in Virginia. Lake Anna State Park Overview Lake Anna State Park opened in 1983. The area was home to the Goodwin Gold Mine. Among the many interpretive programs, you…
Pocahontas State Park is Virginia’s largest and one of the most visited state parks. It’s great for camping and mountain biking. You can learn about the CCC. Note: this post is a significant update from our original Pocahontas State Park review from 2011. It’s fun to revisit some of the places we camped when we…
Machicomoco State Park is Virginia’s newest state park. Located in Gloucester, VA, Machicomoco is a gathering place and provides info about the people who lived here. Machicomoco Overview Machicomoco State Park is Virginia’s 40th park. It was dedicated April 16, 2021. The campground opened two weeks later. The name means a special meeting place. While…
Powhatan State Park is a great campground on the James River. Bike, kayak or hike – it’s a great place to relax and enjoy the woods and water. Powhatan State Park Overview Powhatan State Park is a 1,500 acre park built along the banks of the James River. The park was created with a purchase…