My view on state parks totally changed after a trip to Oregon

I thought state parks were just smaller versions of national parks, so I skipped them. Last month, I checked out Silver Falls State Park on a whim. It was almost empty, and the waterfall loop trail felt like a secret find. Now I'm planning more state park trips, they're such underrated spots.

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anthony_fox8mo ago

Ever find a state park that felt like YOUR secret?

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jordans188mo ago

State parks are like the quiet kids in class who turn out to be the most interesting. You show up expecting nothing and end up with a hidden gem all to yourself. It's a nice change from the circus at more famous spots.

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grant527mo ago

But come on, jordans18, sometimes you show up and it's just a field with a sad picnic table. Not every state park is some life changing secret spot. A lot of them are just fine, a place to stretch your legs. The famous places are crowded for a reason, they're usually way more impressive. I've left more than one state park thinking, well, that was a patch of trees.

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