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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This trail and several others with magnificent towering rain forest and coastal views can be found at this 2,484-acre state park a 10-minute drive south of Cannon Beach.
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
With the recent high tides and dangerous swimming conditions, state park officials have posted a warning for visitors, reminding them of the higher sea level.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Plop down to eat your picnic just about anywhere, such as a free concert, at a playground, or in a state park.
—Parents, 11 June 2026
Situated on Route 33 in Manalapan, this state park has preserved the 18th-century landscape of one of the biggest battles of the Revolutionary War, where the Continental Army ambushed the British army along their route from Philadelphia to New York City.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
With the recent high tides and dangerous swimming conditions, state park officials have posted a warning for visitors, reminding them of the higher sea level.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Plop down to eat your picnic just about anywhere, such as a free concert, at a playground, or in a state park.
—Parents, 11 June 2026
Situated on Route 33 in Manalapan, this state park has preserved the 18th-century landscape of one of the biggest battles of the Revolutionary War, where the Continental Army ambushed the British army along their route from Philadelphia to New York City.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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