Angel Island is the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay, with stunning views of the Bay area. Angel Island State Park manages and protects this natural haven in the midst of urban San Francisco.
Angel Island is also a Registered California Historic Landmark.
Point State Park is located where the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers converge to form the Ohio in downtown Pittsburgh. Called simply "Point Park" locally, the 36-acre park preserves the historic heritage of the area; Fort Duquesne stood on this spot (taken over by the British in 1758 and renamed Fort Pitt); strategic during the French and Indian War (1754 - 1763). All Pennsylvania Parks
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee, Florida has beautiful ornamental gardens that were first planted in 1923. The park also offers two short nature trails meandering through the woods overlooking Lake Hall (which provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking), and miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The park also sponsors annual special events. All Florida Parks
Delaware Seashore State Park in Rehoboth Beach offers six miles of spectacular ocean and bay shoreline. The eastern boundary of the 2,825-acre park is the Atlantic Ocean, while Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay bound the west side. In addition to sun, sand, fishing, and boating; Delaware Seashore State Park also includes Thompson Island Preserve on Rehoboth Bay, allowing visitors to experience a thriving salt marsh habitat.
Bolton Notch State Park in Connecticut offers 95 acres for hiking and rock climbing with a trail maintained by the Bolton Conservation Commission.
Eldorado Canyon State Park lures climbers from around the world, with over 500 technical rock climbing routes. Hike or mountain bike picturesque trails amidst the towering sandstone cliffs of this beautiful canyon (trails connect to Boulder's trail systems). Visitors can also picnic and fish on scenic South Boulder Creek.
Morro Bay State Park (named for Morro Rock, which juts dramatically from the bay), offers a first-hand experience with lagoon and natural bay habitat, including a pristine saltwater marsh on the northeast edge of the bay supporting a thriving ecosystem.
The park also offers a museum with exhibits covering the natural features and cultural history of Morro Bay, including Native American life, geology, and oceanography.
Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park (formerly Kahana Valley State Park) is located on the island of Oʻahu between Kane’ohe and Laʻie. The primary purpose of Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park is to nurture and foster native Hawaiian cultural traditions.
Patagonia Lake State Park near the southern border of Arizona offers camping, hiking, horseback riding, and water activities on the lake including canoeing, kayaking, swimming and house boating.
The Toltec Mounds site is a National Historic Landmark.