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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Kanopolis State Park

Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Hills, Marquette combines quiet small-town appeal with convenient access to Kanopolis State Park, where sandstone canyons, wooded trails, and sweeping prairie views await just minutes away.

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 5
Wind turbines stand tall over the prairie during sunrise in Kansas.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Wailua River State Park

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 4
Wailua Falls is a waterfall on the island of Kauai.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Guernsey State Park

by Kate Orlando
on Jul 1
Wyoming state of United States flag waving on the top sunrise mist fog.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Kinnickinnic State Park

by Jacki Mick
on Jul 1
Railroad tracks leading toward a historic lift bridge in a green Wisconsin park
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Silver Lake State Park

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jul 1
View of Silver Lake in Barnard, Vermont, with green hills surrounding it.

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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Icelandic State Park

Discover a charming small town near Icelandic State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with great stays and easy park access.

by Jacki Mick
on Jun 29
Empty wide main street downtown in Cavalier North Dakota with parked cars under a blue sky.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Round Lake State Park

Round Lake State Park may be the main attraction, but the charming small town next door offers its own unforgettable mix of North Idaho scenery, adventure, and local character.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jun 27
Two people sit in camping chairs at the end of a dock on a quiet northern Idaho lake.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Sand Harbor State Park

Discover the small town near Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park with a walkable square, historical charm, and lots of outdoor fun.

by Melanie Johnson
on Jun 26
Several vintage cars on Main Street in Minden, Nevada, featuring brick storefronts.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Discover a charming small town near Golden Gate Canyon State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with great stays and easy park access.

by Christy Articola
on Jun 26
An aerial view of the small town of Nederland, Colorado, with Baker Reservoir in the distance.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Lake Barkley State Resort Park

Near one of Kentucky's most spectacular reservoirs, the small town of Cadiz is the perfect gateway to all your outdoor adventures.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jun 26
View of downtown Cadiz, Kentucky, on a summer day with a little pig statue in the foreground and historic brick buildings lining the street.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Deep Creek State Recreation Area

Ninilchik pairs the rugged Cook Inlet coastline and volcanic mountain views with a quiet fishing-village atmosphere, historic Russian heritage, and easy access to some of the Kenai Peninsula's best outdoor adventures.

by Kate Orlando
on Jun 25
Ninilchik Beach Trail at Deep Creek State Recreation Area in Alaska.
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This Utah State Park Has a Charming Town Right Next Door — and Nobody Talks About It

Discover a charming small town near Sand Hollow State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with great stays and easy park access.

by Melanie Johnson
on Jun 24
Views of a cliffside hotel in the town of La Verkin, Utah, with a river below.
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This Washington State Park Has a Charming Town Right Next Door — and Nobody Talks About It

Discover a charming small town near Steamboat Rock State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with unique scenery, countless outdoor activities, and easy park access.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jun 21
A pink-hued sunset lights up the sky above Banks Lake and Steamboat Rocks State Park in Washington.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town in Texas Right Next Door to Buescher State Park

Smithville is a small town near Buescher State Park that offers comfortable lodging and a nostalgic vibe you'll fall in love with.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jun 20
Colorful historic storefronts in Smithville, Texas, showcasing vintage brick architecture, awnings, boutiques, and locally owned businesses along the downtown streetscape.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Gloss Mountain State Park in Oklahoma

Discover a charming small town near Gloss Mountain State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with great stays and easy park access.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jun 19
exterior of the old train depot and a train in fairview oklahoma