State parks
Land & Conservation
This volcanic depression in the middle of nowhere is the only place in the world you can find—and keep—the precious gemstone
Travel
At the confluence of three Tennessee rivers, this rugged park delivers scenic views, impressive waterfalls, and serene swimming holes as well as world-class fishing and kayaking
Land & Conservation
Come for a maritime forest so lush it feels like a jungle, stay for the dreamy beach sunsets
Travel
This tucked-away Virginia retreat offers much more than a pretty hole in the ground
Travel
This beloved Arkansas mountain is full of green forests, plunging blufflines, swirling sandstone, and romantic folklore
Travel
From cozy Texas cabins to a yurt in Virginia, these lodging options show how state parks have been upping their games