Willson’s Woods Park As one of the oldest parks in the county parks system, Willson’s Woods Park is characterized by a beautiful bathhouse set along the local road that bisects the park. The bathhouse and one million-gallon pool were completed in 1928. The two-story bathhouse was designed in an English Tudor revival style and is…

Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veterans Memorial A magnificent 234-acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadows and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. The park is home to several inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans. New York Botanical Garden LuEsther T Mertz Library Offering hundreds of thousands…

Ponderosa State Park Situated on a peninsula that extends into the gorgeous Payette Lake, Ponderosa State Park offers camping, extensive hiking and biking trails, guided walks with park naturalists and evening campfire programs. Wildlife in the park is plentiful with frequent sightings of Canadian geese, bald eagles, beavers and more. When the snow falls, the…

Hells Gate State Park: Lying on the river bottom left over from the great ice age floods about 15,000 years ago, Hells Gate State Park was once the site of a Nez Perce Village. Little is left of the village, but depressions south of the campground are the remnants of pit houses used for years…

Bass River State Forest: Established in 1905, Bass River State Forest is New Jersey’s first state forest. In June 1933, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp No. 7 (later changed to Camp S-55) was established here and the CCC “boys” planted trees and built camping structures, picnic pavilions and roads that are still in use today. The…

Belleplain State Forest: Back in 1928, Belleplain State Forest was established for recreation, wildlife management, timber production and water conservation. In 1933, three camps were set up by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Reforestation Relief Act, supplying labor to the forest for over an eight-year period. Located within the Pinelands National Reserve, the forest contains the…

Cunningham Falls State Park: Located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains, Cunningham Falls State Park is divided into two separate but unique areas. The William Houck Area, located three miles west of Thurmont on Route 77, has the lake area, falls and camping area. Leisure opportunities include swimming, hiking, fishing and canoeing.  Thurmont Regional Library of…

Bull Shoals-White River State Park: Famous for its world-class trout fishing, Bull Shoals–White River State Park lies along the shores of both Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. The scope of the park can first be experienced from the 15,744-square-foot visitor center set high above the Bull Shoals Dam. Its state-of-the-art visitor exhibit hall…

Cane Creek State Park: Located where the Coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Delta, Cane Creek State Park offers you the opportunity to experience both in one visit. The trail system is a point of pride at the park. Trail run, ride, or backpack through rolling terrain, along the lake, and across three suspension bridges. Paddle…

Bear Brook State Park: With over 10,000 acres, Bear Brook State Park is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. Located in the southeast region of the state, there is plenty to do and see for everyone.   Camping, hiking, biking, archery, swimming and fishing are a few of the outdoor activities you can…