In 2024, visits to the 43 parks totaled more than 18.9 million — about a 2% increase from the previous year, when closer to ...

Lake sturgeon, the largest of all Great Lakes fish and as ancient as dinosaurs, once thrived in the river until overfishing ...

Plans to establish a state park in Grand Island are advancing more quickly than anticipated, with local civic leaders ...

Embrace Alabama's refreshing and exhilarating natural beauty by visiting this simple yet spectacular state park with ...

The Badger State's state parks and trails had nearly 20 million visitors in 2024, according to the Wisconsin Department of ...

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While our state is home to four spots run by the National Park Service, only one, Crater Lake, is a full-fledged national park. Compare that to Washington’s three national parks or California ...

Buckhorn State Park: Where prairies, forests, and wetlands throw the ultimate ecosystem potluck. Don’t forget to bring potato salad! Photo credit: AndrewFromMadison Buckhorn State Park is where the ...

They’re excellent listeners and never interrupt. Buckhorn State Park: Where prairies, forests, and wetlands throw the ultimate ecosystem potluck. Don’t forget to bring potato salad! Photo credit: ...