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South Whidbey Island State Park
August 6, 2011 - 2:33pm — kegofabs
Description:
South Whidbey Island is a 347-acre park with 4,500 feet of saltwater shoreline on Admiralty Inlet – with old-growth forest, tidelands for crabbing and clamming, campsites secluded by lush forest and views of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.
Captain George Vancouver named Whidbey Island after Master Joseph Whidbey on June 10, 1792. South Whidbey Island State Park was officially named in October of 1974, and offers a unique outdoor experience. The park features 347 acres of old-growth forest and stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.
Location
South Whidbey Island State Park
4128 Smugglers Cove Road
Freeland, WA, 98249-8702United States
48° 1' 14.358" N, 122° 35' 28.2372" W
See map: Google Maps
Contact Name:
South Whidbey Island State Park
Website link:
South Whidbey Island State Park
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Family Fun Ideas for Spring
June 7, 2010 - 8:37pm — GettingOutside
It’s spring! The sun is shining. The weather is warm. Time to get outside!
Spring is the best time to renew your love for the great outdoors along with your love for your family. Get outside and take your loved ones with you. Here’s some ideas for having fun with your family this springtime.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
February 27, 2010 - 9:05pm — DiscDoggie
Description:
Carlsbad is home to more than 100 caves formed when sulfuric acid dissolved the surrounding limestone, creating some of the largest caves in North America. If you are in New Mexico and have an interest in cave exploring, this is the place for you.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park contains more than 110 limestone caves that are outstanding in the profusion, diversity and beauty of their formations. Caves are fragile environments that are affected by human activities and natural processes both underground and on the surface.
Location
Carlsbad Cavern National Park
Carlsbad, NM, 88220
United States
Phone:
(505) 785-2232
46° 4' 52.608" N, 103° 59' 18.6504" W
See map: Google Maps
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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park Historic Site
December 27, 2009 - 9:38pm — akhilreddyjirra
Description:
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is in Gillespie County, between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, and contains 717.9 acres. Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park honors a native Texan who achieved the nation's highest office.
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
The LBJ state park's location is historically significant since it is in the heart of the former President's home country. The area has been influenced by three major cultures: Native Americans, Spanish and German.
Location
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park Historic Site
Stonewall , TX, 78671
United States
Phone:
1 845-794-3000
30° 14' 9.7296" N, 98° 39' 52.1172" W
See map: Google Maps
Contact Name:
Lyndon B Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Lyndon B Johnson State Park & Historic Site
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Perdido Key State Park
November 20, 2009 - 11:32am — kranthireddy m
Description:
Part of the Florida Panhandle, Perdido Key State Park, is sure to please. The white sand beaches, soft under the toes, create a perfectly relaxing environment for sunbathers. Families enjoy strolling the boardwalk and dedicated picnic areas.
Perdido Key State Park
Location
Perdido Key State Park
12301 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola, , FL, 32507United States
30° 18' 15.9408" N, 87° 24' 57.5316" W
See map: Google Maps
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Ochlockonee River State Park
November 20, 2009 - 10:49am — kranthireddy m
Description:
This park is one of the best spots Florida has to offer in terms of nature and life. Enjoy their good weather and the greenish feel everything has. Perfect for boating and wildlife enthusiasts alike!
Ochlockonee River State Park
This jewel of a park is a great place to get away for a weekend or a
weeklong vacation. Picnic facilities and a swimming area are located
near the scenic point where the Ochlockonee and Dead rivers intersect.
Ochlockonee, which means "yellow waters," is a mix of brackish, tidal
Location
Ochlockonee River State Park .
Sopchoppy, FL, 32358
United States
30° 3' 35.73" N, 84° 29' 19.6512" W
See map: Google Maps
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Neponset River Reservation
November 13, 2009 - 4:11am — gshogan
Description:
Open year round dawn to dusk. The Neponset River, unlike the Charles and Mystic Rivers, remains a natural estuary with extensive marshlands at its mouth and significant freshwater wetlands along much of its upstream length.
The Neponset River Reservation
Location
Neponset River Reservation
Neponset River Reservation, MA, 02186
United States
Phone:
(307) 739-3300
42° 16' 33.4308" N, 71° 2' 14.2656" W
See map: Google Maps
Contact Name:
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Email:
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Nickerson State Park
November 13, 2009 - 4:01am — gshogan
Description:
Travel to the campgrounds in Nickerson State Park and you may think you've have been magically transported to the Berkshire Hills or the piney woods of the Carolinas.
Missing from Nickerson State Park are the sand dunes and salt marshes usually associated with Cape Cod. Instead, you're surrounded by woods that slope down to the banks of eight crystal clear fresh water ponds.
Location
Nickerson State Park
Nickerson State Park , MA, 02631
United States
Phone:
1 360-678-6084
41° 45' 18.4284" N, 70° 1' 13.944" W
See map: Google Maps
Contact Name:
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Email:
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Willowdale State Forest
November 13, 2009 - 3:53am — gshogan
Description:
Willowdale offers trail-use opportunities on 40
miles of trails and fishing and boating on 100 acre Hood Pond.
There are no developed recreational facilities at Willowdale State Forest which exists as two separate parcels divided by Route 1. The eastern block of the Forest abuts Bradley Palmer State Park and the Ipswich River.Park Directions
Directions to Willowdale Forest
Location
Willowdale State Forest
Linebrook Rd.
Willowdale State Forest , MA, 01938United States
Phone:
(703) 442-7557
42° 40' 29.8488" N, 70° 54' 36.3456" W
See map: Google Maps
Contact Name:
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Email:
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Spencer State Forest
November 13, 2009 - 3:46am — gshogan
Description:
Spencer State Forest, a 965-acres area provides swimming and picnicking facilities on Howe Pond.
Spencer State Forest
Other activities offered at Spencer include fishing, canoeing, hiking, Nordic skiing and snowmobiling. The Midstate Trail, a long-distance hiking trail that extends through central Massachusetts to Mt. Watatic in the north, runs close to the park.
Location
Spencer State Forest
Spencer State Forest, MA, 01562
United States
Phone:
360-856-5700
42° 12' 54.8712" N, 71° 59' 47.1948" W
See map: Google Maps
Contact Name:
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Email:
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