Book excerpt: 50 States 500 State Parks takes you on a visual journey through America's best state parks. Whether you're looking for stunning vistas, rare wildlife, a dose of history, or just an enjoyable hike, the state parks offer an array of experiences. Explore the best each state has to offer with 50 States 500 State Parks! Discover dinosaur tracks at Connecticut's Dinosaur State Park, explore the underwater attractions at Florida's John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, watch a bison herd roam South Dakota's Custer State Park, and tour a ghost town at California's Bodie State Historic Park. More than 450 full-color photographs capture the beauty on display at U.S. state parks. Brief park descriptions provide helpful information about what to see and do. State beaches, forests, nature reserves, and historic sites are also featured. 144 pages