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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Possum Kingdom Lake

Caddo, Texas

Dotted with lakeside resorts and camps, the 14,440-acre reservoir is among Texas' most popular outdoor…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Recreational Sites

Wellington, Texas

Picnic areas and hiking paths along Salt Fork of the Red River at each of…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Angostura Recreation Area

Hot Springs, South Dakota

52 Box 131-A Hot Springs, SD 57747

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Brandon, South Dakota

Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of South Dakota's Big Sioux River. Close…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Blanchard Springs Caverns & Recreation Area

Mountain View, Arkansas

Food Service/Picnic Area Available Guided walking tours through an active cavern system, featuring sparkling calcite…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Burke Lake Recreation Area

Platte, South Dakota

35316 SD Highway 44 Platte, SD 57369

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Buryanek Recreation Area

Platte, South Dakota

35316 SD Highway 44 Platte, SD 57369

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Canyon Mouth Park Recreation Area-LRCNP

Centre, Alabama

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Cave Creek Recreation Area

Carefree, Arizona

Hiking trails, camping, and RV hookups available.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Cave Creek Recreation Area

Cave Creek, Arizona

Hiking trails, camping, and RV hookups are available at the Cave Creek Recreation Area. The…

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Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Sulphur, Oklahoma

"Peaceful Valley of Rippling Waters" This statement was used to describe this area's significance by…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Cow Creek Recreation Area

Pierre, South Dakota

1301 Farm Island Road Pierre, SD 57501

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Dakota Bowl and Recreation Center

Wagner, South Dakota

107 N Main Avenue Wagner, SD 57380

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

DeGray Lake

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

13,800-acre lake known for hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass and crappie fishing. State park, privately-operated…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Farm Island Recreation Area

Pierre, South Dakota

1301 Farm Island Road Pierre, SD 57501

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Gantt Lake Recreation Area

Andalusia, Alabama

Day-use area with picnic facilities. Boat launch, boating, swimming, fishing.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Gillham Lake

DeQueen, Arkansas

Directions: 16 miles north of DeQueen and six miles northeast of Gillham Called "The Bright…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Great Bear Recreation Park

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls is the #1 hotspot for winter sports in…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Lake Catherine

Hot Springs, Arkansas

A 1,940-acre residential and recreational lake known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing; formed…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Lake Cochrane Recreation Area

Gary, South Dakota

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Lake Hamilton

Hot Springs, Arkansas

One of the most popular recreational and residential lakes in the state. Condominiums, resorts, motels,…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Lake Hinkle

Waldron, Arkansas

A 960-acre lake known for its diverse fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish; boating.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Lake Louise Recreation Area

Miller, South Dakota

35250 191st Street Miller, SD 57362

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Fritch, Texas

Located 30 miles north of Amarillo on Highway 136, contrasting spectacularly with its surroundings on…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Lake Ouachita

Hot Springs, Arkansas

The largest lake in the state at over 40,000 acres; excellent fishing and beautiful scenery;…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

Lake Preston, South Dakota

21176 Flood Club Road Lake Preston, SD 57249-

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Canistota, South Dakota

26140 451st Avenue Canistota, SD 57012

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Lewis and Clark Recreation Area

Yankton, South Dakota

Lewis and Clark Lake, near Yankton, is one of the state park system's most popular…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Little Moreau Recreation Area

Shadehill, South Dakota

19150 Summerville Road, Box 63 Shadehill, SD 57653-0063

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Llewellyn Johns Memorial Recreation Area

Lemmon, South Dakota

Rural Lemmon, SD 57638

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

North Point Recreation Area

Pickstown, South Dakota

US Highway 281 Pickstown, SD 57367

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

North Wheeler Recreation Area

Platte, South Dakota

Rural Platte, SD 57369

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Okobojo Point Recreation Area

Pierre, South Dakota

SD Highway 1804 Pierre, SD 57501

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Orilla Verde Recreation Area

Taos, New Mexico

Southern end of Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. Campsites.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Watertown, South Dakota

400 W Kemp Avenue Watertown, SD 57201

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Grenville, South Dakota

RR 1 Box 113 Grenville, SD 57239

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Prairie Bowl and Lounge

Bison, South Dakota

PO Box 218 Bison, SD 57620

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Watertown, South Dakota

400 W Kemp Avenue Watertown, SD 57201

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Santa Cruz Lake National Recreation Area

Espanola, New Mexico

Stocked fishing, RV sites, facilities, picnicking, camping.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Snake Creek Recreation Area

Platte, South Dakota

35316 SD Highway 44 Platte, SD 57369

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Springfield Recreation Area

Springfield, South Dakota

SD Highway 50 Springfield, SD 57062

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Superlift Off Road Vehicle Park

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Directions: The park is just five miles from downtown Hot Springs. Take Magic Springs Exit…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Tonto Hills

Carefree, Arizona

The area is home to a giant Kachina; motorists can see it on their way…

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Walker's Point Recreation Area

Madison, South Dakota

Tucked along the shore of Lake Madison, this small but complete park meets the many…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

West Bend Recreation Area

Pierre, South Dakota

1301 Farm Island Road Pierre, SD 57501

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

West Whitlock Recreation Area

Gettysburg, South Dakota

16157A West Whitlock Road Gettysburg, SD 57442-8204

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Wild Rivers Recreation Area

Questa, New Mexico

Campsites, hiking rails, visitor center. BLM National Scenic Byway.

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