National parks get all the attention, but Georgia's state parks offer jaw-dropping scenery without the endless lines and ...

When life feels overwhelming, nature offers opportunities for respite. These three hikes feature places where you can meditate or practice mindfulness.

Missouri hides its treasures well, and Trail of Tears State Park in Jackson might be the Show-Me State’s best-kept secret. While crowds flock to the Ozarks and Branson, this 3,415-acre paradise along ...

Trail of Tears State Park in Jackson, Missouri is that perfect blend of accessibility and wilderness that makes you wonder ...

Georgia offers some of the best freshwater fishing in the Southeast, with state parks that combine beautiful scenery and excellent angling opportunities. Whether you're after bass, catfish, or trout, ...

South Higgins Lake State Park won Michigan's State Park Madness contest for 2026. Here's what to know.

The park offers miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails with views of Lake Michigan, Hamlin Lake and the Big Sable ...

Letchworth State Park is a great year-round destination.

Some Michigan state park and recreation area campgrounds will be closed for a portion of the 2026 camping season.

The city of Lompoc has opened the upgraded River Park RV Campground, adding full-hookup campsites and modernized amenities to the existing campground near ...

The calendar says winter, but the struggle to find spaces at summer campsites has already begun — especially at California state park system’s most popular campgrounds, where most booking begins six ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...