Category Archives: State Parks

Glacier National Park Was Named The Most Beautiful Place In Montana And We Have To Agree

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There’s no denying that Montana’s natural beauty is second to none. Every part of this state has its own unique beauty we wouldn’t trade for anything else in the world. When listing the most beautiful part of every state, it’s no surprise that Glacier National Park is often the Montana pick. No matter how many times you visit Glacier, this national park in Montana will never fail to take your breath away.

Glacier National Park spans over one million acres in the northern part of the state, bordering Canada in parts.
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The park has two mountain ranges, over 130 named lakes, more than 1,000 different species of plants, and hundreds of species of animals.
The ecosystem here is pristine, giving plants and animals a place to grow and thrive.

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These Are The 12 Most Beautiful State Parks In Utah… And You Need To Visit

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Everyone in Utah (and really, the entire world), knows all about our gorgeous national parks and monuments. But let’s not forget Utah’s state parks! We have over 40 superlative and spectacular state parks, each with unique offerings. Because they’re often overshadowed by their larger national park cousins, they’re also often overlooked. Don’t make the mistake of skipping a visit to these 12 beautiful state parks in Utah. They offers tons of recreation and are much less crowded than some of the well-known spots!

1. Antelope Island State Park
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Stay Overnight On A 2,000-Acre Bison Ranch Near Capitol Reef National Park In Utah

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Capitol Reef National Park is full of natural wonders, and it will take you several days just to scratch the surface of everything the 241,904-acre park has to offer.

Stay nearby at Red River Ranch, where you’ll experience some of the best the West has to offer: a large, log cabin-style lodge with luxurious furnishings, 2,000 acres of pasture, and a herd of American bison!

Capitol Reef National Park and the area around it epitomizes the West – vast expanses of open land, towering red cliffs and rock formations, and a big, blue sky above it all. Plan your trip to include at least a week to explore this part of Utah.
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For accommodations, head to Red River Ranch in Teasdale. It sits right on the doorstep of Capitol Reef, and it offers an experience unlike any other.

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These 10 State Parks In Colorado Will Knock Your Socks Off

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It’s pretty much always a good time to get out and explore, and what better way to do so than by checking out these ten gorgeous state parks in Colorado? It’s no secret that our state is the most beautiful, enchanting state in the entire country, and our parks are part of what makes that true. Check these out and plan your visit ASAP:

1.) Lory State Park
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Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Dr, Bellvue, CO 80512, USA
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Located just west of Fort Collins, Lory State Park offers “mountain biking, hiking, picnicking and horseback riding amid some fabulous foothills scenery just minutes from Fort Collins and adjacent to Horsetooth Reservoir.” Click here to learn more!
2.) Eleven Mile State Park

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Few People Know Montana Is Home To The First National Park In America

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There’s a lot to love about Montana. The great outdoors and the opportunity to be exposed to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world are just a few things we love about living here. But there’s also immense history located throughout the state. And, undoubtedly, one of the best things is when these two things come together. Few people outside the state know that the first national park in America is right here in Montana. And that’s something special!

While it’s true that Yellowstone National Park straddles Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it offers those in Montana special bragging rights. Even if those same bragging rights exist in the other states.
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Montana is home to the first national park in America — Yellowstone National Park. It was designated on March 1, 1872.

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Utah’s Least-Visited National Park Is An Oasis That’s Worth The Journey

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Utah’s national parks are popular spots for both locals and visitors, and it’s easy to see why – all five parks offer stunning beauty and tons of recreational opportunities. The Big Five: Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef National Parks received more than 10.5 million visitors during 2017, but there’s one park that has way fewer annual guests than the others, and it’s well worth the journey: Canyonlands is the most underrated national park in Utah.

Canyonlands National Park is Utah’s least-visited park, with 742,271 visitors in 2017. Utah’s most-visited park, Zion National Park, had 4,504,812 guests – more than six times more.
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Why does Canyonlands have fewer visitors that the other parks? It’s certainly every bit as beautiful, but it is a little more remote, and much of the park is difficult to access for the typical visitor.

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A Meteorite Hit Canyonlands National Park 60 Million Years Ago, Utah And The Result Is Otherworldy

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Utah’s national parks are full of strange and unique rock formations of all kinds, from the spires and hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park to the natural arches and bridges found at Arches National Park. There’s a puzzling rock formation at Canyonlands National Park, and for years scientists disagreed about how it came to be. Today, there’s a leading theory, and it involves a meteorite impact!

Canyonlands National Park is a vast, stunning place that’s filled with incredible rock formations, rivers, buttes, and sweeping vistas. It covers more than 137,000 acres.
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The park also contains a strange rock formation that was the subject of speculation amongst geologists for years. It’s called Upheaval Dome.

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Dinosaur National Monument Is An Inexpensive Road Trip Destination In Utah That’s Affordable

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Are you looking for your next road trip destination in Utah? Want to save some money on your next vacation? Then this awesome spot is just the thing.

Dinosaur National Monument is a great, inexpensive attraction that has something for everyone. Here’s what you need to know.

A visit to Dinosaur National Monument will leave you with gorgeous photos, an appreciation for the majesty of Utah, and priceless memories.
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This national park is located in the town of Jensen near Vernal. It offers lots of outdoor activities and educational indoor attractions.

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The Coolest Visitor Center In Utah Is Filled With Dinosaurs

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Located near the Utah and Arizona state line is the small town of Big Water. Home to approximately 475 people, this town is known for being close to incredible outdoor attractions like the Wave at Coyote Buttes, Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos, and Lake Powell. But, there is another destination that is often overlooked near Big Water — the Big Water Visitor Center. This may be one of the coolest visitor centers in southern Utah as it takes you back in time — far, far back in time.

You will find the Big Water Visitor Center along Highway 89 and it’s the perfect road trip stop. This visitor center is one of four visitor centers in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and each has a different theme. The Big Water Visitor Center focuses on the dinosaur and geological discoveries in the area.
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Dinosaur lovers will enjoy visiting this visitor center due to its impressive dinosaur display. You can walk by and admire the massive mural display of the Late Cretaceous Period.

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The Most Remote State Park In Colorado Is The Perfect Place To Escape

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John Martin Reservoir State Park in Colorado is lovely and it’s the perfect place to escape. This off-the-beaten-path state park is the only one of Colorado’s 42 state parks that’s in the southeastern part of the state, and as a result, many people miss it. Halfway between La Junta and Lamar, this park is near some towns, but most visitors will find it to be rather remote. Still, there’s plenty to do at this park, and you’ll surely love visiting it. I stumbled upon it when visiting Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site; I enjoyed the reservoir, the birds, and the plentiful campsites.

U.S. Representative John Martin advocated for a dam and reservoir in this part of the state in the 1930s. The dam was built between 1939 and 1948 and both the dam and the reservoir were renamed for him after his death in 1940.
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The state park that surrounds this 11,658-acre reservoir was established in 2001. The park itself covers 13,176 acres, so most of its area is the reservoir itself.

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