State Park

A historical, cultural or otherwise important area set aside by a state to be protected because of its significance.

Barnegat Lighthouse, taken from a boat in Manahawkin Bay.
Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located on the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Situated along the Barnegat Inlet, it is the fourth tallest lighthouse in the United States.
Battle of Bushy Run monument.
The Battle of Bushy Run was a major victory for the British during Pontiac's Rebellion and enabled them to secure their control of the Ohio River Valley and what was to become the Northwest Territory.
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Commemorating the Battle of Carnifex Ferry, this 156-acre park features the Patterson House Museum, three views of the Gauley River, hiking trails and picnic facilities. It is one of the oldest state parks in the United States.
Chimney Rock State Park looking east towards Lake Lure. Taken from the Opera Box observation point, Chimney Rock, NC.
Formerly Hickory Nut Gorge State Park, the park includes the old Chimney Rock Park containing the chimney and cliffs. Chimney Rock is accessible by elevator and providing views of the park and surrounding countryside.
ellow Bells at City of Rocks National Reserve in Idaho
The City of Rocks is an area of rock spires and formations and is a popular rock climbing area. The landscape has been sculpted from granite that has eroded into a fascinating assortment of shapes.
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Droop Mountain was the site of the last major conflict of the American Civil War in West Virginia. The battlefield was transformed into a historical, outdoor recreation area by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.
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Galveston Island State Park is a 2,013 acre site that was acquired in 1969 from private owners under the State Parks Bond Program and was opened in 1975.
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John Gorrie received the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. A replica of the first ice-making machine is on display at the museum, as well as exhibits chronicling the colorful history of Apalachicola.
Old Mission State Park near Cataldo, Idaho. A plaque commerating the restoration.
The park contains the Cataldo Mission church, a parish house, and the surrounding property. The church is the oldest standing building in Idaho. The surrounding property has two cemeteries, a nature trail, and a visitor's center.
North Dakota State Capitol
The State Capitol grounds serve as a hub for the state's government departments and the numerous parks, walking trails, and monuments on the grounds give visitors an insight into the state's history, making it one of the city's tourist attractions.
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Tomlinson Run State Park sits on 1,398-acres (5.66 kmē) along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. The park may be the only place in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt.