12 crowd-free state parks that are just as beautiful as U.S. national parks

The unsung heroes of the U.S.’s natural landscapes offer up everything from miles of hiking trails to rare wildlife and fairytale-worthy castles — and you don’t have to stand in line to enjoy them

Originally reported by The Independent

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