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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At least seven state park campgrounds are fully reserved, according to the park reservation system, and limited spots remain open at nearly three dozen parks across the southern and northern Lower Peninsula, and the Upper Peninsula.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Accessible from the road are several hikes in the state park (pay your park fee at the Fort Leaton State Historic Site), including Closed Canyon, a slot canyon with high, smooth walls.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Residential plants are still food for birds, who might munch on berries before flying to a nearby river or state park and poop out invasive plant seeds upon arrival.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
Colorado authorities are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed a ranger in a state park and fled the scene.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Accessible from the road are several hikes in the state park (pay your park fee at the Fort Leaton State Historic Site), including Closed Canyon, a slot canyon with high, smooth walls.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Residential plants are still food for birds, who might munch on berries before flying to a nearby river or state park and poop out invasive plant seeds upon arrival.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Aug. 2025
Colorado authorities are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed a ranger in a state park and fled the scene.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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