Seven of the Best State Parks in the U.S., According to New York Times Readers

Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share.

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Moose Whose Lingering Closed Mountain Trail for 2 Months Is Euthanized

New York environmental conservation officials had observed a sharp decline in the animal’s health that gave it “a low likelihood of survival.”

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Lingering Moose Shuts Down Popular Adirondack Trail for a Month

Sickness, not stubbornness, is the most likely explanation for the animal’s “unusual behaviors,” which prompted the unusually long closure, officials said.

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The Hiker Who Couldn’t Be Found

Forest rangers rescue almost every hiker who gets lost or injured in the Adirondack Mountains. A 22-year-old college student was the rare exception.

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