Biking

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Allamuchy Mountain State Park is located in Hackettsown, New Jersey. The Musconetcong River flows through the park and there are several lakes and ponds nestled among the mountains.

When it comes to vacation destinations, South Carolina is famous for the many beachfront recreational areas it possesses. There are also a great number of historically significant sites that call the state home. What many people fail to realize though is that some of the best recreational opportunities and some of the best historical sites are located either in or nearby some of the many state parks of South Carolina.

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Cowan Lake State Park is located in Clinton County, Ohio. A central feature of the park is the 700-acre Cowan Lake, which is surrounded by deciduous forest comprised of maple and beech trees.

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Stillwater State Park is located in Groton, Vermont and is part of the Groton State Forest. The park is close to Montpelier, the state capital.

A major feature of the park is Lake Groton, which offers boating, fishing and swimming. A boat launch provides access to the lake.

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Rocky Gap State Park is located within Allegany County, Maryland. A major feature of the park is the 234-acre Lake Habeeb that is fed by Rocky Gap Run. Near the lake is a mile-long gorge and Evitt's Mountain.

Families have many opportunities to camp within the park. There are 278 campsites, 30 of which have electrical hookups. There are also 14 cabins with electrical service. The campground has bath houses, camp store, nature center and a game room.

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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is located in Briscoe County, Texas and it is the state's third-largest state park. The park is the home of the official Texas State Bison Herd.

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Seneca Creek State Park is located in Maryland that extends along 14 miles of Seneca Creek. The 90-acre Clopper Lake and surrounding day use area inludes forests and fields.

Canoeing and kayaking on Clopper Lake are popular family activities. The concession at the lake rents boats and there is a hand launch providing access to the water. There is also great fishing for largemouth bass, sunfish and trout.

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Hunting Island State Park is South Carolina's most popular state park and is a great destination for family outdoor adventures. Located in the park is Hunting Island Lighthouse, which was built in the 1875 and was actively used until 1933. In the 1930's, the Civilian Conservation Corps developed the island into a state park.

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Cleburne State Park is located in Johnson County, Texas and is named for the nearby town of Cleburne. A central feature of the park is the 116-acre spring-fed Cedar Lake and the 3-mile scenic roadway surrounding it. The park was created in the mid-1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

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Indian Cave State Park is located in Southeast Nebraska near the Missouri River. The park is named for a large sandstone cavity whose walls are etched with petroglyphs.

The Missouri River provides plenty of recreation opportunities for families. Boating is popular and a boat ramp provides river access. Fishing is available on the shoreline of the river and via boat.