State Parks

This abandoned mine offers a glimpse at what life was like for those who came to Alaska seeking Gold Rush riches.

The last water-powered mill in Oregon is open daily for free tours and has a surprising history.

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

A beautiful hidden gem in central West Virginia.

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

This beautiful ancient site is dotted with perforated sandstone pillars considered sacred by some Native American groups.

The Grand Canyon of Texas.

Once close to extinction, there is no shortage of elephant seals on the beaches of Año Nuevo State Park.

An obscure waterfall that looks like something out of a fantasy novel.

Bizarre lunar-like landscape with thousands of large stone "hoodoos."

A 300-yard long natural tunnel runs through a ridge deep in the Appalachian Mountains.

A popular rock that acted as a waymarker for American pioneers.

This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.

Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

Giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants.