Discover One of the Most Beautiful State Parks in America Right Here in Maine

The beauty of Maine's great outdoors is one of the main reasons why the state has been attracting visitors for centuries.

We've got the perfect mix of rugged forests, lush fields of green, rugged coastline, and sandy beaches.  Even though you can see the natural beauty of Maine in many places, some of the best scenes are found in Maine's state parks.

One of Maine's state parks is getting international recognition for being one of the most beautiful state parks in the country.

Baxter State Park

According to an article on the Media Feed website, Baxter State Park came in at #5 on the list of the country's most beautiful state parks.

The enormous Maine state park was created by a series of over two dozen land donations by Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter.  Over the span of three decades (1931 to 1962), he made 28 land donations of land in Maine's vast northern wilderness.  At the heart of that land was Mount Katahdin.  Governor Baxter's love for the park started during a 1920 trip to Mount Katahdin. It is clear that he felt a great love for Maine's highest peak.

The Media Feed website explains that, even though Acadia National Parks gets a lot more publicity, Baxter State Park has a lot to offer.  The site says, in part:

You’ll find 215 miles of trails in the park that spans over 20,000 acres. While less than half the size of Acadia, there are more than 300 campsites and a more secluded getaway. If you are up for it, hike to the peak, although it is a full-day excursion.

Of course, the highlight of any trip to Baxter State Park is a visit to Mount Katahdin.  At a mile tall, it is the highest point in Maine.

Get more details about the park HERE

Elsewhere in New England, Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire made the list.

Other parks on the list include Ichetucknee State Park in Florida, Waimea Canyon State Park in Hawaii, and Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada.