Franklin Mountains State Park: Trail Finder & Visitor Guide
Few American cities have a mountain range inside their limits. El Paso does, and most of it is protected as Frank...
05
Aug
04
Aug
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park: A Wildlife Spotter’s Guide
Stand on the rim of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park at sunrise and you are looking at one of the strangest lan...
04
Aug
Best State Parks in Alabama: Pick by Region and Interest
Choosing among the best state parks in Alabama gets easier once you stop asking which park is "number one" and st...
01
Aug
Fenwick Island State Park: Ocean Side, Bay Side and a Day by the Tide
Fenwick Island State Park sits on a strip of sand so narrow that you can stand in the parking lot, hear surf brea...
01
Aug
State Parks in Oregon: Four Landscapes, Four Road Trips
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department looks after more than 250 parks, recreation areas, scenic viewpoints and o...
22
Jul
Things to Do in Palm Coast, FL: Trails, Paddling and Quiet Beaches
The best things to do in Palm Coast happen outside, and most of them are free or close to it. This Flagler County...
02
Jul
Lakes in Missouri: Who Runs Each Lake and Why It Matters
Almost every big body of water on a map of the lakes in Missouri is the work of a dam. The state's glaciers stopp...
01
Jul
Hidden Gems in Kentucky: Underground, Overground and Off the Bourbon Trail
Most first-time visitors pick their Kentucky trip from a short list: Mammoth Cave, Churchill Downs, and a few sto...
26
Jun
Indiana Dunes National Park: Beach-by-Beach Guide, Fees and Trails
Indiana Dunes National Park is the rare national park you can reach by commuter train. It stretches about 15 mile...
24
Jun
Beaches in Minnesota: Lake Superior, City Lakes and State Park Sand
Minnesota has no ocean, but it has sand, swimming flags, lifeguard chairs and summer crowds anyway. The beaches i...
22
Jun
State Parks in Missouri: A Guide by Landform, Season and Group
The easiest way to choose among the state parks in Missouri is to start with the ground itself. This state packs ...
18
Jun
Best Lakes in Idaho: 14 Lakes Sorted by What You Want to Do
The best lakes in Idaho are easiest to pick once you decide what you actually want to do on the water. A family t...