state park
noun
: an area of land that is owned and protected by a U.S. state because of its natural beauty or its importance in history
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Every day, state park employees play a vital role in welcoming visitors, protecting our natural spaces, and ensuring the safety of all who enjoy Pennsylvania's beautiful parks.
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Jd Mullane, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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Camping at a state park can require a tough reservation — and extra fees.
—Krissy Waite, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Family Friendly Summersville Lake may share a shore with West Virginia’s newest state park as of 2023, but paddlers have flocked here for decades to cruise the lake’s clear waters and 60-plus miles of shoreline.
—Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Camp and stargaze at Watoga State Park Courtesy of West Virginia Tourism
Keep that off-grid energy going with a night under the stars at Watoga State Park, West Virginia’s largest state park and an official International Dark Sky Park.
—West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
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Jd Mullane, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Related Articles Bay Area Ridge Trail adds 14 scenic miles near San Jose for hiking, biking, horse riding
Camping at a state park can require a tough reservation — and extra fees.
—Krissy Waite, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
Family Friendly Summersville Lake may share a shore with West Virginia’s newest state park as of 2023, but paddlers have flocked here for decades to cruise the lake’s clear waters and 60-plus miles of shoreline.
—Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Camp and stargaze at Watoga State Park Courtesy of West Virginia Tourism
Keep that off-grid energy going with a night under the stars at Watoga State Park, West Virginia’s largest state park and an official International Dark Sky Park.
—West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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