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STATE PARKS to visit this summer BY: MARGARET MURRAY
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tate parks across the United States are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational potential. These parks are managed at the State level as opposed to the federal level as in the National Park System. The United States has over 10,000 state parks that span more than 18 million acres across the country. These spaces have become invaluable these last two years when borders were closed and people scrambled to follow their wanderlust. These parks have become extensions of our own back yards providing both exciting adventures as well as peaceful reflection experiences. State parks have some of the most beautiful landscapes and very often are much less busy than the National parks. With thousands to choose from the list is endless so here is a tiny sampling of some of the most popular. Get out the hiking boots and hit the trails!
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