Enjoy scenic hiking, a comfortable dog-friendly lodge, and nearby artsy small towns at Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia.
Category: State Parks
Ready for a state park adventure? Here are the parks we’ve visited, including campground maps, hiking maps, and helpful details.
Looking for a particular park? Use the Search area on the right side to see if we have a Trip Report for it.
Trip Report: Shenandoah National Park in Virginia
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is one of the most scenic hiking spots in the eastern US, complete with dog-friendly trails and accommodations.
Trip Report: Chief Logan State Park in West Virginia
Chief Logan State Park in south West Virginia has its own lodge, campground, and hiking, with the Hatfield-McCoy trails just a few miles away.
Trip Report: New York State Parks Near Ithaca in the Finger Lakes
Ithaca in the Finger Lakes region of New York has several state parks with tons of waterfalls and many dog-friendly adventure opportunities!
Trip Report: Canaan Valley Resort State Park and Dolly Sods in West Virginia
Scenic Canaan Valley Resort State Park and nearby Dolly Sods in West Virginia are gorgeous places to plan a weekend outdoors in any season!
Trip Report: Canoe Creek State Park in Pennsylvania
Canoe Creek State Park in central Pennsylvania offers up excellent hiking, birdwatching, and fishing, in an area once mined for limestone.
Trip Report: Cowans Gap State Park in Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for a tucked away, wildlife-rich, spotlessly-maintained state park in PA with really nice camping spots, Cowans Gap State Park is the place!
Trip Report: Parker Dam State Park in Pennsylvania
Parker Dam State Park in Penfield, PA, is a great weekend RV spot with hiking, kayaking, and a fun rock walk crossing a creek!
Trip Report: Worlds End State Park in Pennsylvania
The trails at Worlds End State Park in Pennsylvania will impress you- from one with multiple waterfalls to another with a giant rock scramble!
Trip Report: Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania
Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands area of Pennsylvania has a variety of hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, and dining options.
Trip Report: Tomlinson Run State Park in West Virginia
Tomlinson Run State Park in the northern panhandle of West Virginia can fill a camping weekend with hiking, fishing, and disc golfing.
Trip Report: Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Furnace State Park in PA makes for a great RV weekend -plus it’s home to the half-gallon challenge on the Appalachian Trail!
Trip Report: Hawks Nest State Park in West Virginia
Hawks Nest State Park in central West Virginia provides sweeping views of the New River Gorge, with lodge and glamping accommodations.
Trip Report: Bald Eagle State Park in Pennsylvania
Bald Eagle State Park in central Pennsylvania offers stellar bird-watching, water activities on its lake, and a number of camping options.
Trip Report: Raymond B. Winter State Park in Pennsylvania
Raymond B. Winter State Park in central Pennsylvania’s Bald Eagle State Forest has a small lake, campground, and multi-use recreation trails.