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The view from the summit of Mt. Philo State Park (the first park in the Vermont State Park system).
North America

Celebrating 100 years, Vermont’s state park system ponders the future

October 18, 2024

Vermont’s legislature is poised to debate the future of Vermont State Parks as the system celebrates its 100th anniversary. Increasingly popular, Vermont’s network of 55 state parks finds itself at something of a crossroads. With a […]

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State parks brace for Hurricane Helene

September 26, 2024

State park systems in the Southeast United States are preparing for the landfall of Hurricane Helene, a large a violent storm predicted to cause enormous damage. The storm is projected to make landfall on Florida’s […]

Niagara Falls State Park, New York.
North America

New York celebrates the 100th anniversary of its state park system

September 16, 2024

In 1885, the State of New York broke the mold by establishing the nation’s first state park. Niagara Falls State Park was made possible by passionate philanthropists who understood that the treasure was worth protecting […]

A view from Ecola State Park on Oregon's Pacific Coast.
North America

Oregon’s parks system plagued by fires, funding crunch, inflation

September 13, 2024

One of the nation’s most beautiful state park systems is facing strains as inflation crimps repair budgets and summer fires force closures and evacuations. Oregon is renowned for its public lands. Though it’s home to […]

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South Carolina closes out parking reservations experiment

September 2, 2024

Labor Day marked the end of the first season of parking reservations at two South Carolina state parks. During the summer months, South Carolina allowed visitors to reserve parking at two coastal state parks. The […]

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New state park opens in Tennessee

August 14, 2024

Travelers in Tennessee are invited to explore the state’s newest state park, which opened this week. Middle Fork Bottoms State Park can be found in the western portion of the state just north of the […]

George Wyth State Park in Iowa will close due to flooding.
North America

Flooding shutters state parks in Iowa

June 24, 2024

Heavy rains and flooding in northern Iowa, USA are forcing the closure of state parks in the region. Meanwhile, state officials are warning residents throughout that part of the state that their water may be […]

Investigators are probing a double homicide at a state park in Colorado.
North America

String of deaths unnerve Lake Pueblo State Park in Colorado

June 24, 2024

Three deaths in under two weeks at a Colorado state park have visitors on edge and authorities scrambling to solve a double homicide. Lake Pueblo State Park is located in south-central Colorado, USA, just outside […]

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State park in western Colorado hosts wakeboarding championship

June 24, 2024

A state park in western Colorado, USA will host a wakeboarding competition this weekend. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says that special access restrictions will be put in place beginning Friday at Sweitzer Lake State Park. […]

A new bridge will keep vehicles dry and South Llano River State Park accessible in heavy rain.
North America

Refurbished Texas state park opens to the public

June 14, 2024

State park enthusiasts in Texas will get to enjoy improved infrastructure at a park in the Hill Country starting today. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate work […]

Dos Rios, California's newest state park, doubles as a flood plain.
North America

New state park in California opens to visitors

June 14, 2024

The first new state park established in California in a decade began accepting guests this week, though work at the park continues. California State Parks said more than 200 people turned up to celebrate the […]

Walnut Woods State Park in Iowa.
North America

US state parks expect record attendance over Memorial Day weekend

May 22, 2024

State park managers across the United States are expecting large crowds and congestion to strain facilities over the Memorial Day weekend. They’re asking travelers to prepare ahead of time. “Most electrical and full hookup sites […]

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