Sentences with phrase «state parks»

"State parks" refer to protected areas of land that are owned and managed by the government of a particular state. These parks are open for public use and enjoyment, offering various outdoor recreational activities and preserving natural landscapes for future generations to appreciate. Full definition
For example, he shut down dozens of state parks as a budget cutting measure.
Each state also has its own state park system, which is often extremely impressive and little visited.
Many national and state parks offer special free admission days so you can enjoy a day of fun without spending a cent.
Adventures can also be found much closer to home, such as in state parks where lodging and camping are very reasonable.
Other nearby state parks have additional front country camping.
This beautiful state park boasts 250 hectares of coastal reserve, with stunning views in every direction and a terrific range of public facilities.
Some of her favorite activities include camping, boating / fishing, hiking, mountain biking, visiting state parks and national parks.
He notes that the legislature figured out a way to keep state parks open.
There are also many state parks to drive to.
She takes it from places like state parks to major cities downtown and it has been an awesome experience for her.
They found that total plant cover in state parks more than doubled from 1996 - 97 to 2010.
Our family of five discovered some local state parks about 15 years ago, and we have been loyal fans ever since.
We wanted a bit of fresh air and nature so we headed out for one of the local state parks.
Not all states require insurance for riding on privately owned land, but many require insurance if you will be riding in state parks or other state - owned land.
This summer a new program will be implemented and provide free / low - cost transportation grants to allow students from Title 1 schools to experience state parks and historic sites.
Unlike typical state parks, state trust lands are used by Western states to generate funds for education and public services and are not broadly available for public access.
Such a gorgeous place, I just love state parks!
They'll also talk about the economic impact of state parks.
The governor says he will also increase funding to state parks in his new budget.
There's a little downtown area with bars, restaurants and shops; a nearby state park; several local golf courses and a museum of fine art.
Throughout your journey, visit historic sites, vibrant artist communities, and beautiful state parks.
With so many state parks and recreation opportunities, it's no wonder that passionate outdoor individuals and families flock to the state.
Find the nearest state park or wildlife preserve and go walking.
We went out hiking at a local state park and the leaves created a beautiful backdrop for some awesome photos!
Ours will take place on a Northern California state park beach.
The previous record holder was the Stratosphere Giant in Humboldt Redwoods State Park at 370.2 ft (112.84 m)(as measured in 2004).
Gov. Chris Christie couldn't escape the wrath of the internet after he was caught hogging Island Beach State Park for himself and family members after closing the public beach to all of New Jersey.
The hiking trails at Ecola State Park offer more opportunities to get close to nature in a forest setting or watch for Gray Whales during their Spring migration.
Paul Marsala, of West Hempstead, trolls for fish as volunteers clean up at Hempstead Lake State Park on May 5, 2018.
Norman and her husband were staying at Tennessee's Fall Creek Falls State Park at the end of July, had played some golf and grilled rib eye steaks for dinner.
The huge rainfall resulted in several landslides and mudflows, [9] including an extremely large mudslide immediately north of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park on March 1.
We stopped at Patrick's Point State Park for a hike and a view from Wedding Rock, a popular place for couples to profess their love for each other.
For instance, there are tons of dog - friendly beaches out there: Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina, Nags Head in North Carolina, Fort De Soto Park Paw Playground in Florida, Dog Beach in California.
Stay at our hotel near Avenue of the Giants and Humboldt Redwoods State Park for a truly unforgettable experience in Northern California.
I was temped to fall back to sleep, but knew I would regret not getting a sunrise shot of the McWay Falls at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur.
York River State Park, 5526 Riverview Road, Williamsburg, Va..
«The New York State Parks Department has been notified and has been advised to restrict activities to daytime hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.,» a health department release reads.
Nearby Morro Bay State Park features lagoon and natural bay habitat.
Linda's also written public relations pieces for California State Parks Department, contributed to HR manuals for California Department of Motor Vehicles, and been a freelance writer of resumes, cover letters, business plans, marketing plans, professional bios, and blog posts for business clients that include career colleges, eBay, Inc., media services, and specialty businesses.
Burtka and Harris are all cool pastels at the 10th annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic match at Liberty State Park on June 3, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Palomar Mountain State Park includes over 1,800 acres of forest that's ideal for hiking and camping.
Assemblyman Steve Englebright said, «The new Hallock State Park Preserve visitor facilities are state - of - the - art, energy efficient and truly showcase the natural beauty that New York has to offer.
Hike past old - growth Sitka Spruce to the end of dramatic Cape Falcon in Oswald West State Park where you can soak up stunning ocean views.
Nature lovers looking for respite from city life will find it at Apple River Canyon State Park in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois.
For a more self - driven nature experience, Matheson Hammock Park is a 600 - acre state park with nature trails, hiking routes and even a lagoon.
Just down Highway 1 from the desert spaces of the Topanga State Park area, Santa Monica is a classic southern California community.
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