State Park

Day Trip Inspo to Payson from Phoenix, Arizona

It seems to be a new tradition for me to start my semesters in college off with an adventure with my friends Lacy and Ian. Last fall I hiked the Bob Bear Trail, last spring I visited Kingman and Oatman, Arizona, and this fall I spent the day in Payson, Arizona. I love that this…
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Day Trip to Sedona: Seven Sacred Pools

Sedona is very well known for its innumerable red rocks, however, off of the main road behind the parking lot, it felt like we were in a jungle! There were no red rocks in sight and we were surrounded by giant trees hovering over the stream passing through – this is not what you would…
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The Erie Canal at Pools Brook State Park

Recently, my parents have been loving exploring the Erie Canal by bike ever since the start of Covid. They found that the area that isn’t too busy, so it’s usually a very peaceful place to get outdoors and exercise (except for the Canadian geese encounters). Sometimes, they will just go for a short ride. But…
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Exploring Waterfalls at Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, New York

Robert H. Treman State Park is a short thirteen minute drive from the heart of Ithaca, New York, and only an hour and fifteen minutes from Syracuse, New York! The main attraction at this state park is Enfield Glen, which has waterfalls and hiking trails for you to explore.
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