It's nice to see New York's outdoor treasures getting the recognition they deserve. Not only was a New York park voted best in the nation, we're #3 too.

According to a USA Today Poll, Letchworth State Park is the best in the country. Often refered to as the Grand Canyon of the east coast, Letchworth can be found just under 40 miles southest of Rochester.

Watkins Glen State Park landed in the #3 position and can be found in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Rounding out the top 5 were locations in Michegan, Missouri and Wisconsin. For the full list link up with the Star Gazette.

  1. Letchworth State Park - New York
  2. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Michegan
  3. Watkins Glen State Park - New York
  4. Ha Ha Tonka State Park - Missouri
  5. Devil's Lake State Park - Wisconsin

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