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The Golden State may be famous for its national parks, but its state park system is worthy of praise, too. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle ... commercial development would destroy the parks' native habitat. Even residents' whose "local" state park wasn't on the list came out to protest.

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Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection last year announced a plan that would have allowed developers to turn state parks into more touristy attractions. The 2024-2025 Great Outdoors ...

Vermont residents can visit Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park and national scenic trails during National Park Week. Three Vermont state parks ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

A Florida Senate committee rejected an amendment to the State Park Preservation Act that would have allowed some recreational development in state parks. The original bill aimed to prevent ...

First-time visitors to Jonathan Dickinson State Park, like Brenner Gagne, said Tuesday that it's common sense to protect the parks. "You can play golf anywhere in Florida," Gagne said.

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It’s a large attraction for the state. USA TODAY will announce the top 10 ... and 1,600 acres of unspoiled shores. Anastasia State Park is a captivating destination for locals and travelers ...