What is the best state park in the country?

The Best State Park in Every U.S. State
  • Goblin Valley State Park — Utah.
  • Smugglers' Notch State Park — Vermont.
  • Grayson Highlands State Park — Virginia.
  • Deception Pass State Park — Washington.
  • Blackwater Falls State Park — West Virginia.
  • Devil's Lake State Park — Wisconsin.
  • Hot Springs State Park — Wyoming.




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The state with the highest percentage of state and national park coverage is Hawaii, with parks covering 9.41% of the state's 4,134,000 acres. Its 50 state parks cover 30,000 acres, while the two national parks in Hawaii make up 358,870 acres.

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What is America's number one state park? People travel from all over to visit Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee. Known as America's top-rated state park, it includes some of the best waterfalls in the U.S. — Fall Creek Falls reaches an East Coast waterfall record of 256 feet in height.

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The big 3 national parks: Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon.

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California has the most with nine, followed by Alaska with eight, Utah with five, and Colorado with four.

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Central Park , the most renowned park in the world is located in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Central Park is also the most visited metropolitan park in the United States, with more than 25 million visitors each year, and one of the most filmed locations in the world.

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1. California It's one of the few where you can get deserts, snowy mountains, flower fields, big cities, beaches, moody forests and wine country all in a one day drive! What is this? And on top of all that- it's just beautiful. Filled with national parks and amazing views for all the awesome trips you'll be taking.

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A bill creating the first national park, Yellowstone, was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872, followed by Mackinac National Park in 1875 (decommissioned in 1895), and then Rock Creek Park (later merged into National Capital Parks), Sequoia and Yosemite in 1890.

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Hawaii's 2 national parks showcase its unique volcanic landscapes and pristine tropical ecosystems. Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico each have 2 national parks, featuring stunning mountain ranges, desert landscapes, and cultural heritage sites.

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Utah is home to 5 of the best national parks—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion—collectively known as the Mighty Five. Established between 1919 and 1971, these parks are famous for their spectacular red-rock formations, desert solitude, and more than 1,000 miles of hiking & trekking trails.

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