After traveling to all 50 states, I think these 6 state parks are some of the country's most incredible hidden gems
A travel enthusiast highlights six underrated US state parks that offer beauty and solitude comparable to national parks. The list includes locations like Devil's Lake in Wisconsin and Coopers Rock in West Virginia, which are noted for their unique geological features and recreational opportunities.
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The article encourages tourism to lesser-known natural sites, helping to alleviate overcrowding in the popular US national park system.
In my opinion, Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin is one of the best lesser-known US state parks. Emily Hart I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state parks . Letchworth State Park in New York and Matthiessen State Park in Illinois have gorgeous waterfalls. Utah's Kodachrome Basin State Park feels like stepping into another world. The US national parks are incredible, and I understand why so many people flock to these iconic landscapes to see some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. However, after traveling solo to all 63 US national parks and all 50 states, I've discovered that some of the most stunning and underrated places aren't part of the national park system — they're state parks.
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