Parker Dam State Park

I visited it twice this summer for a little swimming and hiking after just googling it. It far exceeded my expectations. I love open water swimming, so I was pleased to have an area dedicated to...

We stopped here on our drive home to look around and stretch our legs. This was really a lot better than we expected. First, the dam is really cool, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in...

It's a great place to take the family, there are things for all ages from just sitting on the sand while soaking up the sun, to swimming to renting a paddleboard or canoe to walking around the...

Nice and clean. Easy trails. Beautiful on a fall day. Easy to drive to. Camping is easy

If you're passing through this is an awesome pit stop, but you too may regret not spending an extra day or two. If you can't stay longer, it'll be a pleasant stop at least. We had a level site,...