Wilson State Park has picturesque sandstone cliffs and a private reservoir that provides exceptional opportunities for aquatic activities including as bass and walleye fishing, kayaking, swimming, and paddleboarding. Regarding hiking options, the park offers a variety of hikes suitable for all levels of fitness and energy, despite having only three routes. The available options include a one-mile easily accessible circle, the two-mile Dakota Trail, or the 24.5-mile Switchgrass hiking and bike trail.

Located in Kentucky, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

This park is renowned for its namesake: Cumberland Falls is among the limited number of locations worldwide that consistently generate moonbows, also known as white dordle rainbows or lunar rainbows, in the mists emanating from the falls. Prior to seeing this phenomena, choose to engage in a stroll inside the forest or make a reservation for a rafting excursion down the Cumberland River.

Located in Louisiana, Chicot State Park

Visitors to Chicot State Park will immerse themselves in the bayou environs of Chicot Lake, which is abundant in bass, crappie, red-ear sunfish, and bluegill. If you are physically capable, go on the 20-mile trek that travels around the whole perimeter of the park. The size of this Maine state park exceeds 200,000 acres, and the range of recreational features is almost limitless. The region has over 200 miles of bike and hiking trails, which includes a section of the Appalachian Trail, as well as lakes, streams, and, naturally, exceptional camping opportunities.