For nearly 40 years, Craig Pugsley has worked at Custer State Park in South Dakota’s magnificent Black Hills, greeting guests and answering their many questions as they enter the visitors center. Other than asking about the bathrooms, one of the most common comments is, “I can’t believe this isn’t a national park.”
“People are struck by the size, the diversity of landscape and the quality of our facilities,” Pugsley said. “Our resources are similar to or exceed many national parks, so the confusion is natural and we take it as a compliment.”
This year, as travelers from around the world celebrate the 100th birthday of our country’s national park system, let’s take time to visit five of the best state parks that could be — or should be — national parks.
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