Worldwide Parks and Recreation Areas with Backpacking

The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is a special type of national park. It is a region of nearly 400,000 acres located within Worcester County in central Massachusetts and Providence County in northern Rhode Island. The National Corridor was designated by an Act of Congress on November 10, 1986 to preserve and interpret for present and future generations the unique and significant value of the Blackstone Valley. read more...

Phone: 4017620250   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Woonsocket   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Biking / Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting and Shooting, Backpacking, Cross Country Skiing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Kayaking, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Blackstone River Valley

Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of the Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore this 73,000+ acre park. Attractions include a lighthouse and former Coast Guard life-saving stations along with old farmsteads and former logging trails. read more...

Phone: 906.387.2607   Price Range: $5 - $10   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Munising   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Beach Activities, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting and Shooting, Backpacking, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Kayaking, Nature Walks, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing, Snowmobiling   Details Provided By: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Petrified Forest National Park is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. The park features one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, the multi-hued badlands of the Chinle Formation known as the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of 225 million-year-old fossils. read more...

Phone: 928-524-6228   Price Range: $5 - $10   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Petrified Forest   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Backpacking, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Petrified Forest National Park