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The South's Sprawling National Park Spans Three States And Rivals The Smokies With Fewer Crowds

staff@planetware.com (Danielle Douez) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:26:00 +0000

Discover a scenic Appalachian escape spanning three states with rugged trails, caves, rich history, and fewer crowds than Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Between Tampa And Daytona Beach Is A Florida City With Scenic Lakes, Parks, And Family Fun

staff@planetware.com (Jonathan Houston) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:26:00 +0000

Discover a Florida getaway with lakes, waterfront parks, train museums, and downtown dining, offering family fun within easy reach of Orlando's attractions.

California's Abandoned Army Base Is Now A Huge National Monument And A Coastal State Park

staff@planetware.com (Danielle Douez) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:26:00 +0000

An old California Army base offers a different kind of adventure today, with miles of scenic trails, sweeping ocean views, coastal dunes, and military remnants.

Between Nashville And Knoxville Lies A Tennessee State Park With Spectacular Waterfalls

staff@planetware.com (Stephen Hanson) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:26:00 +0000

Discover a Tennessee state park between Nashville and Knoxville with spectacular waterfalls, forest hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and kayaking adventures.

Pennsylvania's Newest State Park Is A Geological Treasure With Underground Cave Tours

staff@planetware.com (Danielle Douez) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:26:00 +0000

Discover Pennsylvania's newest state park, where underground cave tours reveal striking rock formations, winding passages, and a fascinating geological story.

Forget Yosemite, California's Hidden Gem State Park Boasts Impressive Sequoias And Scenic Hikes

staff@planetware.com (Jonathan Houston) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:26:00 +0000

Discover towering sequoias, scenic forest trails, and camping at a California state park offering a scenic alternative to Yosemite near the Sierra foothills.

This Florida State Park Is A Laid-Back Island Getaway With Caribbean-Like Water And Sandy Beaches

staff@planetware.com (Jenna Busch) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:26:00 +0000

Escape to a laid-back Florida island park with sandy beaches, scenic trails, mangrove paddling, and peaceful Gulf waters for a relaxing day away from it all.

Michigan's Newest State Park Is An Up-And-Coming Destination For Fun Riverside Recreation

staff@planetware.com (Jenna Busch) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:26:00 +0000

Michigan's newest state park brings riverfront trails, paddling, fishing, and family activities together, with more improvements planned in the years ahead.

Texas' Most Scenic Road Trip Offers Beautiful Mountain Views Near Big Bend National Park

staff@planetware.com (Dave Bowling) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0000

Explore a winding West Texas road near Big Bend, where mountain vistas, Rio Grande scenery, historic towns, and star-filled skies reward a scenic desert drive.

One Of America's Least-Visited National Parks Is A Fall Escape With Colorful Foliage & Cave Tours

staff@planetware.com (Danielle Douez) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0000

Discover a quieter national park in Nevada, where golden aspens, mountain drives, ancient trees, cave tours, and dark skies make fall a rewarding time to visit.

Tennessee's Scenic State Park Is Less Crowded Than Great Smoky Mountains National Park

staff@planetware.com (Stephen Hanson) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0000

Escape the Smokies crowds at a scenic Tennessee state park with peaceful forest hikes, trout fishing, cozy cabins, and dazzling rhododendron displays nearby.

This Rocky Mountain Train Journeys To Three Of North America's Stunning National Parks

staff@planetware.com (Jenna Busch) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0000

Take a scenic, 10-day train ride to visit some of North America's most beautiful national parks, with sightseeing stops in resort towns along the way.

Between Chattanooga & Nashville Is A Hidden Natural Swimming Hole With A Scenic Waterfall

staff@planetware.com (Stephen Hanson) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0000

Inside one of Tennessee's youngest state parks is a 60-foot waterfall, which plunges into blue waters that are open to hikers for a refreshing swim.

California's Stunning Lake In Yosemite National Park Has Crystal-Clear Water For Swimming

staff@planetware.com (Jenna Busch) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0000

Surrounded by mountain scenery, this Yosemite lake offers sandy shores, refreshing summer swims, nearby scenic hiking trails, and peaceful paddling adventures.

Between Jacksonville And Orlando Is A Stunning Spring State Park For Swimming & Paddling

staff@planetware.com (Jonathan Houston) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0000

This Florida state park boasts a 72-degree spring where swimmers can stay cool, along with waters for paddling, boat tours, and hiking trails.

8 Beautiful Waterfalls In The US As Stunning As Niagara Falls

staff@planetware.com (Jonathan Houston) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0000

Though Niagara Falls is iconic, the United States is dotted with several other gorgeous waterfalls, from "Root Beer Falls" to the "Eighth Wonder of the World."

Washington's State Park Between Seattle And Spokane Offers Peaceful Camping By The Lake

staff@planetware.com (Jonathan Houston) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0000

Find a peaceful lakeside camping escape in inland Washington, with cozy cabins, RV sites, swimming, boating, and stunning hikes between Seattle and Spokane.

Between LA And Bakersfield Lies An Underrated State Park That Used To Be A Military Fort

staff@planetware.com (Jonathan Houston) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0000

Step into California's frontier past at a historic park between LA and Bakersfield, with military exhibits, living-history events, and peaceful countryside.

Washington's Stunning Beaches Where You're Most Likely To See Glowing Bioluminescence

staff@planetware.com (Danielle Douez) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0000

From a national park to a shoreline right in the city, these coastal spots in Washington offer a chance at spotting sparkly bioluminescence at night.

Montana's First State Park Has One Of The Largest Limestone Cave Systems In The Northwest

staff@planetware.com (Jonathan Houston) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0000

Shimmy and slide your way through Montana's limestone rock formations during a tour at this cavernous state park, and then spend the night under the stars.