Sure, YellowstoneThe Grand Canyon. Acadia There are many wonderful places to visit in America, but why should the national parks get the spotlight? State parks are spread out across the United States. All of them are worth visiting. Google revealed that certain state parks were better for travelers with specific needs.
In August, Google Maps shared its data after analyzing state parks around the nation to find and rank them on various factors, including a list that caught our eye: the top 10 calming state parks in the U.S. (According to Google Maps the findings are “based on the most reviews that mention ‘calm’ across all time.”
After analyzing the data, St. St. Andrews State Park, in Florida, is the top calming place. One look at this park will show you why.
The park is located on the Gulf Coast of Panama City Beach and offers a mile-long beach with turquoise waters, often punctuated by dolphins. In fact, visitors to the park are able to participate in both. snorkeling The following are some examples of how to get started: boat excursions It is amazing to see the same dolphins so close.
The park is much more than a waterfront. The park also has two miles of paved bike trails and footpaths, as well as boardwalks. The park officials urge visitors to watch out for the many birds that inhabit the park, including egrets, herons and even raptors.
You can maintain this calm energy by camping or glamping overnight. The campsites are reserved in advance, and RVs have access to electric, sewer, and fresh water. The campground also has a picnic area and grill to enjoy a summer evening.
For those looking for more comfort, the park has a number of options. glamping setupThe accommodation includes a safari-style tent, comfortable beds, and air conditioning.
St Andrews Park isn’t Florida’s only top-ranked calming area, nor are they the only park in the United States. The order of the full list includes:
- St. Andrews State Park – Panama City Beach, Florida
- Honeymoon Island State Park – Dunedin, Florida
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park – Key Biscayne, Florida
- Bahia Honda State Park – Big Pine Key, Florida
- Sunken Meadow State Park – Kings Park, New York
- Lydgate Beach Park – Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park – Key West, Florida
- Sebastian Inlet State Park – Melbourne Beach, Florida
- First Landing State Park – Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area – Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii
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