There are a ton of different state parks in Montana. One of them is Lost Creek State Park. It is located in Missoula, Montana. At this state park you can see the most beautiful scenery, including 50 foot drops, canyons, granite formations, cliffs and more. You can also see wildlife like mountain goats and sheep. The park is 500 acres with 25 sites to offer. The space is limited, so you have to get there in time.

Another state park is the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Fort Smith, Montana. This area is over 70,000 acres and part of it is in Wyoming. You can go fishing, hiking, camping and more in the park. You will see ducks, geese and many other animals. The camping here is great as there are a few different campsites within this park. There is the Afterbay, Black Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Medicine Creek and Trail Creek Campgrounds. Each of them is unique and has different things to offer.

The first state park in Montana, and one of the most well known, is the Lewis and Clark Cavern State Park. You can walk through caves and pretend you are going back in time. You can see a lot of history, geography and ecology. The caves are nice and cool through natural effects. If you do not like being in an enclosed space, you can also go hiking, walk the trails, have a picnic or sit around a campfire. You can also go walk the Jefferson River or go fishing.

Wyoming has a lot to offer travelers. There are so many state parks and beautiful places to visit when you are traveling through Wyoming. Just taking the time to tour the many parks will keep you busy for weeks. Here is a look at some of the state parks that Wyoming has to offer.

Grand Teton National Park is one of the most famous state parks that Wyoming has to offer. This is located in Moose, Wyoming. This park is famous for the beautiful mountains that stretch along the park. The range is over 40 miles long with peaks that are standing over 12,000 feet tall. There are countless, beautiful lakes to explore with plenty of wildlife. Some of the most amazing creatures you will see include elk, black bear, moose, buffalo, and more than 300 species of birds. You can also enjoy incredible hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.

Boysen State Park is located in Shoshoni, Wyoming. This is one of the largest parks in Wyoming, complete with many beautiful camping areas throughout the park. These incredible camping sites have beautiful scenery and wildlife. This park has plenty of water activities available to the public including some of the biggest fish around.

If you are looking for a nature walk full of wildlife, beautiful flowers, trickling streams and waterfalls, then check out Sinks Canyon State Park. This is located in Lander, Wyoming. Enjoy camping, rock climbing, fishing and viewing wildlife. These are just some of the spectacular parks that you can visit while you are in Wyoming. Enjoy all that this beautiful state has to offer and have fun while you tour the state parks of Wyoming.

The sheer number of state parks in Utah is attributable to its overall beautiful landscape, outdoor recreational opportunities and abundance of wildlife.

One popular state park in Utah is Deer Creek State Park. The park is situated 5,400 feet above sea level and was created in 1971, and is most known for its dam and reservoir. The park and reservoir make a great combination for locals and tourists alike to enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, sailing and swimming. The park also has a campground that can accommodate the more rustic tent camper to the modern fully functional RV. Deer Creek State Park is an excellent location for family fun and hiking.

In 1960, Anasazi Indian State Park was established in Southern Utah. It is a small state park which covers only six acres. The appeal of the location is its ruins of an ancient village once inhabited by a Navajo tribe called the Anasazi. The park offers picnic areas and a museum that displays pottery and artifacts found in the ruins at the park. There is no camping, however, on the property. The park also offers self guided trails that hikers can enjoy that take them through the Anasazi ruins. This park is more designed to be enjoyed for its historical value than camping amenities. Any visitor interested in experiencing the ruins of a community that existed in 1235 AD will find this state park a great stop in their travels.

There are more than 40 state parks in Utah. Any local or visitor who loves the great outdoors, the natural beauty of Mother Nature, ancient civilizations and wildlife will certainly find a park that is perfect for them.

Any season of the year is the correct season to experience Colorado’s parks. With forty-two currently open and two more being developed, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the wonders of nature and pursue invigorating recreational activities.

There are 54 mountain peaks over 14,000 feet to explore. With some of the highest dunes in the Great Sand Dunes National Park, one can hike to the top then slide or sand-board down, build sand sculptures or simply take in the scents and sights of the diverse flora and fauna. Rocky Mountain National Park has elevations between 8,000 feet to 14,259 feet for activities such as: backpacking, bicycling, birding, camping, equestrian riding, fishing, horse pack trips, natural wildlife viewing, and snowshoeing. The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, covering some of the lowest areas, spans 150 miles of the Arkansas River and offers fishing, rafting, kayaking, picnicking, hiking, camping, mountain biking, and sightseeing among deep canyons, broad valleys and towering mountain peaks.

If history is a passion, archaeological sites are protected in Mesa Verde National Park, where cliff dwellings, native multi-story buildings, sandstone shelters and other ruins dating back 1500 years are toured. Dinosaur Ridge, Dinosaur Monument, and Picketwire Canyon offer even earlier historic sites. Other early historic sites include Bent’s Old Fort, Fort Garland, Fort Uncompahgre, and the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway offer investigation of life of the frontier and West. Bachelor Syracuse Mine or towns such as Breckenridge, Leadville and Central City lets one know what the mining boom was like.

The Colorado Parks offer many ways to experience Colorado’s unique nature.

California has 279 state parks, from the northern redwoods, to a southern Spanish village. California has the larges park system in the United States. A non-profit membership organization called California State Parks Foundation is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and advocating for California's state parks. The foundation was formed in 1969, and has raised more than $150 million to help the state parks.

The oldest state park in California is Big Basin, established in 1902. This state park covers over 18,000 acres, and has elevations ranging from sea level to 2,000 feet. You will see ancient coast redwoods, oaks, and chaparral trees, with over 80 miles of trails. You can pick up maps of the trails at park headquarters. Some of the trails in Big Basin State Park join up with Castle Rock State Park trails. Castle Rock State Park is located on Highway 35, two and half miles southeast of the Highway 9 Junction. This state park covers 3,600 acres, with Douglas-fir, and coast redwoods. The parks also have 32 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails for your outdoor enjoyment. In San Diego, another place to visit is Old Town State Historic Park. This state park will help you learn about the Mexican and early American history, between the years 1821 to 1872. The park is located on San Diego Avenue, and Twiggs Street, in San Diego, California.

California has hundreds of state parks for your enjoyment, with things to do like horseback riding, hiking, camping, and fishing. Pack up the whole family and enjoy the state park nearest to you.