Goblin Valley State Park, Utah

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Sinks Canyon State Park, Wyoming

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Spearfish Canyon Nature Area State Park, South Dakota
Considered one of the most beautiful spots in South Dakota’s Black Hills, Spearfish Canyon is home to all kinds of wildlife. Bird watchers come to glimpse a sight of the rare American Dipper fishing for its dinner in the riverways. The park is open year-round, and snowshoeing is one of the best ways to experience it in wintertime.Fish Creek State Park, Montana
As you can tell from its name, Fish Creek is the place to go for excellent fishing in Montana. This 5,603 acre state park is great for photography and picnicking, as well as mountain biking and hiking. Just be sure you have a fishing permit before you go!Castle Rocks State Park, Idaho
Mountain Lupines take off during wildflower season in Castle Rocks. If you’re looking for a spring trip, look no further than this state park a few hours outside of Boise. Their wildflower season is brief, but absolutely stunning. The state park also has Dutch oven cooking lessons!Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado
Eldorado may frequently reach vehicle capacity in the summertime, but winter is one of the best times to explore state parks. Fewer crowds, bright snowscapes, and a good chance of seeing wildlife are all great reasons to enjoy busier state parks in the off season. We recommend seeing this park on cross-country skis.Dead Horse State Park, Utah

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado

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Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California
This Californian state park was created to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias that grow in abundance there. This park has an incredible amount of educational resources, nature walks, and discussions with rangers to learn about the plants and animals that live there. This is a great state park to visit with kids who love the outdoors!
Mueller State Park, Colorado

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