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The Best Kept Summer Secret in Texas Is This State Park Swimming Hole

This hidden summer spot in Texas is perfect for cooling off, with scenic views and a one-of-a-kind swimming experience.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jun 6
Devil’s Waterhole in Texas, with crystal-clear green water inviting swimmers beneath pink granite cliffs.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Hungry Mother State Park

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jun 5
Historic brick bank building in downtown Marion, Virginia, on a street corner with mountains in the distance.
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Skip the Crowds at Glacier National Park: 5 Underrated Montana Spots to Visit Instead

by Sarah McCosham
on Jun 5
Three piers on Flathead Lake facing the mountains at sunset
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15 Crystal-Clear Swimming Holes Across the U.S. Worth the Drive

by Only In Your State Staff
on Jun 4
A white waterfall gushes onto sitting rocks surrounded by trees at Sliding Rock in North Carolina.
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The Dune Hike in Missouri That Everyone Should Take at Least Once

by Stephanie Frias
on Jun 4
A woman wearing a blue and white striped shirt laying in the sand with her hand in front of her face, sand trickling through her fingers. She's at Sand Prairie Conservation Area, on a dune hike in Missouri.

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National & State Parks

The Small-Town State Park in Florida Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

A small-town state park in Florida unlike any other, Honeymoon Island State Park will take you off the mainland into a peaceful, romantic haven.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Jun 3
A pair of deck chairs overlooking the water at Honeymoon Beach State Park in Florida.
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Skip the Hike and Try This Scenic Bike Trail in Delaware Instead

This Bike Trail in Delaware offers canal views, wildlife, and paved waterside miles when you want something different from a hike.

by Jasmine Vieau
on Jun 2
A bicycle parked by a metal railing overlooks a wide river with a large cargo ship in the distance.
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The Bike Path in New Mexico That’s Better Than Most Hikes

Anyone looking for an epic mountain biking trail near Santa Fe will love the Dale Ball Trails and the Dale Ball Central Loop Trail. It's one of the best trails in the state.

by Christy Articola
on May 31
Beautiful mountain view from the Dale Ball Central Loop Trail near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Take a Unique Adventure on Nebraska’s New Rail Trail

You can be a part of history in the making when you walk this urban trail in North Omaha.

by Stephanie Frias
on May 30
A blue biking sign and people walking along a new, paved biking trail, the Girard Connection Trail, in North Omaha.
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The Small-Town State Park in Louisiana Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

Discover a quiet, small-town state park in Louisiana where scenic views, fishing spots, and local charm make it feel like a hidden gem.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on May 30
The sunset over Cypremort Point State Park in Louisiana.