Park Visitor

Explore a Lighthouse - MI

 

Tawas Point State Park and Leelanau State Park both offer the opportunity for individuals to stay in the lighthouse and be a lighthouse keeper. The Grand Traverse Lighthouse at Leelanau State Park was recently voted one of the 10 best lighthouses in which to spend the night in the entire country by Yahoo! Travel. Did you know Silver Lake State Park has new accessible parking, walkway, observation, and amenity improvements at Little Sable Point Lighthouse? The lighthouse is funded and managed in cooperation with the park's Friends Group.

Other Fun Activities - MI

 

Backpack along the Waterloo/Pinckney Hiking Trail. More than 40 miles long, it is a great trail to check out in the spring and fall for the vistas and variety of terrain. There are several camping areas along the way. Brimley State Park is a great place to watch the ships head to and from the Soo Locks. Another great location to view Great Lakes ships is Algonac State Park. There are more moose sightings in Tahquamenon Falls than anywhere else in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Clear Lake State Park has a lake that is 100 feet deep and is spring fed. This park and surrounding area are great places to look for wildlife, including elk. Yankee Springs Recreation Area has a barrier- free trail. It's one-half mile of hard surface and wooden boardwalks that cross wooded, wetland and lakeshore habitats ending at a viewing deck and fishing pier on beautiful Gun Lake. Brighton Recreation Area has also added a one-mile barrier-free trail. William Mitchell State Park is the home of the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center. Archery and shooting programs at the pellet gun range are very popular with children. Sleepy Hollow, Fort Custer, Waterloo, Holly and Newaygo state parks all have Disc Golf courses. There are no green fees to play this fast-growing sport. Muskegon State Park now has an accessible luge run available all year. It's the only one in the country.

Great Escape - OH

 

The adventure begins with the ferry ride to Kelleys Island State Park. Once ashore, rent a bike or golf cart to visit the park facilities on the island's north side. Hike the boardwalk through the North Pond Preserve a rare undisturbed Lake Erie wetland. Check out the glacial grooves, then take a swim or rent a kayak to explore the Lake Erie beach. Still not tired? Hike or bike the four-mile East Quarry Trail through the interesting remains of an old limestone pit.

Great For Grown-Ups - OH

 

Get ready for gracious living and great lake views, whether you splurge and stay in the lodge, or get back to nature and camp at Geneva State Park. Take a romantic walk and soak in the sun on the Lake Erie beach, then enjoy a great meal in the lodge. The park also makes a great home base to tour Ohio's wine country and explore the historic covered bridges of Ashtabula County.

Girlfriend Weekend - OH

 

A cozy 2-bedroom cottage at Cowan Lake State Park is the perfect place to get away from it all with the girls. Catch up while relaxing by the lake or walking in the woods. Take afternoon tea in a quaint tea house in nearby Wilmington, or poke around antique shops in Waynesville. Get comfy back at the cottage, share the cooking in the roomy kitchen, and have a blast at the best slumber party since junior high.

Guy Getaway - OH

 

Burr Oak State Park's lodge, cottages and campgrounds offer great escapes for busy guys who need some down time. Hike a trail, or rent a pontoon boat and cruise the lake. Just outside the park, State Route 78, the "Rim of the World," is a cool drive through rugged terrain. South of the park, the college town of Athens offers great food, cultural events, and night life that will remind you of younger days.

Great Shot! - PA

 

The famous Henry Rifle was once made at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. A national historic district lies almost entirely within the center property and gives visitors insight into a colonial gun manufactory.

It's a Bird, it's a Plane, it's a Bird! - PA

 

Every fall, birders flock to Fort Washington State Park's hawk-watch platform to see various raptors migrate south.

Sea Level - PA

 

Although the Delaware River is still 116 miles from the ocean, Neshaminy State Park is at sea level. When the tide comes in, the river rises and falls creating an estuary.

Trailapalooza - PA

 

Hikers, bikers, and horseback riders visit Tyler State Park for the bicycle, equestrian, and hiking trails, which wander through forests near Neshaminy Creek and the numerous picnic areas.

Go Fly a Kite - PA

 

Few places are as excellent for kite flying as Samuel S. Lewis State Park. The sloping hill of the park provides great winds and a scenic view of the Susquehanna River.

River View - PA

 

Named for the American Indians that once lived nearby, Susquehannock State Park offers fabulous views of the Susquehanna River and southern Lancaster County.

Confluence - PA

 

The north and west branches of the Susquehanna River meet at Shikellamy State Park, the best of both worlds.

Good thing that left a mark - PA

 

Look for "pingo scars" in the Halfway Run Natural Area of the Bald Eagle State Forest. These watery depressions carved out by ice are breeding grounds for forest amphibians and the careful observer can see many other forms of wildlife here as well.

Quick hook - PA

 

Get hooked on hiking at The Hook Natural Area in the Bald Eagle State Forest, more than 5,000 secluded acres that preserve a beautiful watershed and is accessed by a number of rugged foot trails.

See Bison at Bear River State Park - WY

 

Bear River is a year-round, day-use park that offers nearly 300 acres that are ideal for picnicking, hiking, wildlife viewing, group activities, bicycling, skiing, rollerblading, remote control cars, and many other activities. The park is home to a small head of captive bison and elk kept for public viewing.

Experience "The Sinks" at Sinks Canyon State Park - WY

 

Sinks Canyon State Park features a geologic phenomenon in which the Popo Agie (pronounced po-po-shuh) River vanishes into a large cavern (the Sinks) but reappears in a trout-filled pool (the Rise) about half a mile down the canyon. These trout live a leisurely life, with no fishing allowed. A visitor center features wildlife and recreation exhibits, viewing sites and interpretive signs about wildlife and habitat requirements. The park contains hiking trails and offers camping, picnicking, and rock climbing.

Relax at Hot Springs State Park - WY

 

More than 8,000 gallons of water flow over the terraces along the Big Horn River at Thermopolis every 24 hours. The water is at a constant temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The park has a free bath house where the mineral-rich water is maintained at 104 degrees for therapeutic bathing. Hot Springs also has 6.2 miles of universally accessible trails and hiking trails. It is a full-service park with comfort stations, a Volksmarch trail, fishing and a couple of boat docks.

Have A Picnic at Edness K. Wilkins State Park - WY

 

Edness K. Wilkins is a serene day-use park for families, nature lovers, and those looking for solitude. The huge old cottonwoods cast reflections on the historic North Platte River and lend shade to visitors. The North Platte River provides a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, and for fishing, canoeing, and rafting. Today, a visitor can utilize picnic tables, grills, group shelters, playgrounds and a launching ramp for canoes or rafts. A universally accessible fishing pier, the only one like it in the state, has become one of the finest amenities provided to visitors.

Camp at Guernsey State Park - WY

 

Guernsey State Park provides seven campgrounds. Five are around the lake. All campgrounds include comfort stations, picnic tables, fire grills and drinking water. We also have a trailer dump station located at the south entrance to the park. This park provides some of the finest examples of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work in the Rocky Mountain area. Built by the CCC, the Guernsey Museum, the Castle, and Brimmer Point are available to explore.