Although seeing the giant sequoias is a must-do, we also recommend planning a thrilling rafting trip down Stanislaus River. This will let you see and experience the park in a way most people don't get to see it.
Part of the park is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so there are numerous trails, including some in the Appalachian Trail
Hiking is the main activity, with numerous trails catering to different levels. Rock climbing is also very popular, as the park's rock walls are the perfect challenge to lovers of the sport.
Florida's water activities go well beyond the beach, as this mesmerizing state park proves. Blue Spring offers clear spring water that allow you to see right through the bottom.
The protected land is near the border with Louisiana, so you can expect wetlands and bayous as well as resident alligators.
Due to its elevated height, the peak of the mountain for which the park is named rewards you with panoramic views of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
This state park is built around the impressive Mount Katahdin, which is at times covered in snow — though this doesn’t deter intrepid climbers from tackling its summit.
As you may have guessed from the name, this state park centers around caves — 20 of them to be exact. The largest are its eponymous cave, Kickapoo Cavern, and Stuart Bat Cave.