Custer State Park is South Dakota’s oldest and largest state park. The park was named for Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, whose 1874 expedition led to the famous Black Hills Gold Rush.

Check out this hidden gem sanctuary in South Dakota with more than 190 species of birds. It's one of the best destinations for wildlife viewing in the state..

Portions of the Sylvan Lake Shoreline Trail will be temporarily closed, while the entire Sunday Gulch Trail will be closed starting Sept. 9 and continue into the spring of 2025.

Custer State Park is home to more than 70 miles of trails for people to bike or hike on at a higher elevation than most expect. “We’re at a higher elevation than what most people are used to.

Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park has miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, great camping sites, and the beautiful Sylvan Lake, which sits beneath granite crags.

Long Island’s hiking scene improved on Wednesday when New York State officials announced the completion of a $47 million renovation project at Hempstead Lake State Park.

Hocking Hills State Park has the Best Hiking Trail in the nation, according to USA TODAY's 10Best readers. The park, located near Logan in Southeast Ohio, also was named one of the top ...

The park offers 15 miles of trails for all fitness and experience levels, an accessible sample of the hiking you’ll find in the southern half of the state. Entrance fee: $8 per day per vehicle.

Watkins Glen State Park's Gorge Trail, in Schuyler County, New York, was voted among the top 10 hiking trails in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Gorge Trail features 19 ...

A hiking trail leads through the Long Island State Pine Barrens Preserve in Manorville. Credit: David L. Pokress Nearly 50 miles of footpaths in eastern Suffolk County.

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