Double Trouble State Park - New Jersey

Address:Bayville, New Jersey

This 14,193-acre State Park was established in 1923 and houses a 220-foot monument, built to honor war veterans. Today, the monument attracts visitors with its Pocono and Catskill mountain views as well as panoramic views of valley and farmland. The park has many naturalist and interpretive programs as well as a 20-acre lake which draws many park-goers to cool off with a summer swim. There are 11 marked hiking trails as well as a stretch of the famed Appalachian Trail, great for a hike or just wildlife watching. Park-goers are also invited to hike through the Cedar swamp and in the winter, to cross-country ski.

Lake Francis is a 2,000-acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes of the Great North Woods region. Hunters and anglers enjoy this park as a base for their respective activities. A boat launch is located in the park. Canoeists enjoy exploring the upper part of the Connecticut River.