Do you live near a state park?

We don't live near a state park but we do have two somewhat large caves around us. We visit those every so often. I would visit a state park more often if we had them around us.

Yes I sure do! :) In Texas we have a TON of them. My hubby and I bought a pass that allows us to enter any of the State parks as many times as we'd like. Very convenient since we camp so much.

I live near several Arkansas State Parks which are a two hour drive or less from our home. They include Degray in Arkadelphia, Lake Catherine in Malvern, Jenkins Ferry in Leola, Lake Ouachita (pronounced washitah)in Hot Springs, Pinnacle Mountain is in Little Rock, Petit Jean in Morrelton, Toltec Mounds and the Plantation Agricultural museum are both state parks which are a fantastic place to visit if you're interested in history. We also live an hour from Hot Springs National Park and Ouachita Mountain National Forest!

I am lucky because the state parks in my state do not charge an admission fee. Anyone can go there at any time for free! There are charges for using certain parts - like the camping areas or the swimming pool - but that is it. I am also lucky because we have great local parks all over the place. There is even a national park that I pass every day. I would love to be able to spend more time in all of the parks, but it just isnt possible at the moment. My life should get far less hectic in July. I will start going to the parks more often then! I never get bored at them.