Texas
Amistad, whose name comes from the Spanish word meaning friendship, consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir.
Date Of First Visit: 2018 November👨👩
Colorado
A 35,000-acre scenic area in the Colorado River Valley. The site includes five reservoirs: Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Monarch Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, and Meadow Creek Reservoir.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Wyoming / Montana
With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.
Date Of First Visit: 2018 July👨👩
Massachusetts
Here is a place where you can visit a Civil War-era fort, historic lighthouses, tide pools, lush trails, and more-all within reach of downtown Boston.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Georgia
Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature's display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Oklahoma
Little Niagara and Rock Creek beckon swimmers, Veterans Lake calls anglers to test their skills, and Lake of the Arbuckles provides excellent motorboating, skiing, fishing and swimming.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Colorado
Curecanti is a series of three reservoirs along the once wild Gunnison River, known for water-based recreation high in the Rocky Mountains.
Date Of First Visit: 2022 September👨👩👧
New Jersey / Pennsylvania
Paddlers slip down the river between low forested mountains; anglers wade the trout streams; hikers scan the valley from the ridge or peer into the 1000-foot-deep Water Gap.
Date Of First Visit: 2023 June👨👩👧
Utah / Wyoming
The area is a mixture of climate, topography, and recreation opportunities well suited to a variety of summer and winter interests.
Date Of First Visit: 2015 November👨👩👧👦
New York / New Jersey
There are three geographic units: Sandy Hook, New Jersey; Jamaica Bay and Staten Island, New York City. These sites and others make up the 27,000 acres of Gateway, one national park.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
West Virginia
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Utah / Arizona
Encompassing over 1.2 million acres and offering unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation, scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history.
Date Of First Visit: 2015 June👨👩👧
California
The park chronicles 200 years of history, comprised of 19 separate ecosystems, home to 1,273 plant and animal species, and offers horseback riding, ranger-led programs, bicycling, hiking, and more.
Date Of First Visit: 2014 December👨👩
Michigan
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior and is the perfect place to spend a day at a sandy beach, biking, exploring, or appreciating nature.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Idaho / Oregon
The deepest river gorge in North America, scenic vistas, world-class whitewater boating, mountain peaks, remote wilderness for hiking or horseback riding, and diverse and abundant wildlife.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
New Mexico
Red rock canyons, round peaks, colorful mesas and clear blue skies provide an inspiring backdrop. Trails lead to hot springs and waterfalls, majestic views of the mountains, and the Jemez Pueblo.
Date Of First Visit: 2021 August👨👩👧
Washington
A 61,949-acre recreation area that includes the northern portion of Lake Chelan and is a gateway to the rest of the North Cascades Complex.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Nevada / Arizona
Offers year-round recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, photography, picnicking and sightseeing and is home to thousands of desert plants and animals.
Date Of First Visit: 2008 March👨👩👧
Texas
Through this plain, the Canadian River has cut dramatic 200-foot canyons where humans have eked out a living for over 13,000 years.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Washington
In 1941 the Grand Coulee Dam was built on the Columbia River as part of the Columbia River Basin project, creating a 130-mile long lake.
Date Of First Visit: 2019 October👨👩
Kentucky / Tennessee
Access over 300 miles of shoreline, 500 miles of trails, and 170,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and open lands on a peninsula between Kentucky and Tennessee.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Vermont
Enjoy more than 70 miles of trails for year-round recreation including day hiking, cross-country or back country skiing, mountain biking, camping, and more.
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Virginia
Includes 200,000 acres of forest land near Mount Rogers. The Appalachian Trail and the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway both traverse over 50 miles of the Recreation Area.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Washington
Hiking, horseback riding, camping, and mountain climbing are popular summer activities. In winter, snowmobilers can use the area.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Oregon
One of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world. The mist-shrouded views of dunes, forests, and ocean in such close proximity is rare and beautiful.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Nebraska
A 6,600-acre area south of Chadron that provides backcountry recreation opportunities in a primitive ponderosa pine environment. There are no developed sites or facilities.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Montana
Located northwest of Missoula, and southwest of Seeley Lake. This area is an iconic recreation destination popular for hiking, biking, trail running, and horseback riding.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Vermont
This 22,600-acre site provides a range of winter and summer recreational opportunities. The Appalachian Trail also crosses the site.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Washington
Stretching from the Canada border to the western foothills of the Cascades, contains a portion of the North Cascades Highway, and includes three reservoirs: Ross Lake, Diablo Lake, and Gorge Lake.
Date Of First Visit: 2017 September👨👩
California
Hidden in plain sight from Los Angeles, the Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to wild places. The park abounds with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers.
Date Of First Visit: 2019 September👨👩
Idaho
Includes 756,000 acres of mountainous scenery with over 700 miles of trails, 40 peaks rising over 10,000 feet, and over 300 alpine lakes.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
California
The beautiful Smith River Recreation Area offers fishing, swimming, rafting, forested mountainsides, hiking, bird watching, wildflowers, and sunshine.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Nevada
Comprised of rugged mountains with towering cliffs, steep hillsides, and deep narrow canyons surrounded by a desert landscape. High altitudes offer a forest of ancient bristlecone pines.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
West Virginia
Encompassing 100,000 acres, containing the highest peak in West Virginia, some of the best rock climbing on the east coast, outstanding views, and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
California
The Whiskeytown Unit has a crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountain peaks, waterfalls, creeks, and trails. The other units are managed by the Forest Service.
Date Of First Visit: 2017 August👨👩
Alaska
One of Interior Alaska's premier destinations. Just one hour from Fairbanks, this one-million-acre area offers stunning scenery, peaceful solitude, and outstanding recreation opportunities.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited
Oklahoma
The 26,445-acre area encompasses Talimena Scenic Drive in Oklahoma, Horsethief Springs, Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp, Pipe Springs, and several campgrounds.
Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited