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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Established in 1911, Starved Rock is Illinois’ second state park and a popular destination among those who love the outdoors, history, and photography.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The state park has been closed for years.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The block is northwest of the Cherry Creek Reservoir, across Interstate 225 from the state park.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The gates to Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will open Sunday, marking the first time in more than 25 years that a new state park has opened in North Texas.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The state park has been closed for years.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The block is northwest of the Cherry Creek Reservoir, across Interstate 225 from the state park.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
The gates to Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will open Sunday, marking the first time in more than 25 years that a new state park has opened in North Texas.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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