state park

noun

: an area of land that is owned and protected by a U.S. state because of its natural beauty or its importance in history

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Unearthing Prehistoric Treasures Calvert Cliffs became a state park in the 1960s but the area has been known for fossil hunting for more than a century. Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Where to Eat Lodge Restaurant The state park’s onsite restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch year-round. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026 That's the premise of 2024's effective Don't Move, which stars Kelsey Asbille as a grieving mother out for a walk in a state park. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Fort Taylor is a national historic monument and state park that houses the largest collection of Civil War armament in the world. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for state park

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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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