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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateWhat's not to love about vast, open natural spaces that are social-distancing friendly? Better thank your lucky stars because Texas actually has two state parks that offer some of the best camping and hiking experiences, according to The vacation rental website rolled out its which scores 20 top state parks across the the U.S.Houston-area Brazos Bend State Park took the No. 3 spot on the list, while Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo landed the honor of being No. 2 out of top twenty U.S. state parks. Considering that U.S. is home to 8,565 state parks, that's quite an accomplishment for Texas.According to the , there were four factors that led to the top rankings.Note to all those souls who need a little quietude, off-the grid, both Texas state parks took high marks in the solitude score.&nbsp; Palo Duro Canyon State Park actually scored 9.90 for solitude, 6.00 for activities, 8.37 for wildlife and 9.21 for accommodations, for a total score of 33.48.scored a 9.57 for solitude, 6.67 for activities, 7.28 for wildlife and 9.46 four accommodations, with a total score of 32.73.Tucked away about 45 miles out of Houston, gives offers nearly 5,000 acres of open space for park guests to roam.&nbsp; There might be a few alligators in your midst, so keep open for gator's call of the wild.&nbsp; Brazos Bend State Park in the 1,000 acres of water here. Not to worry though&nbsp; It's all about understanding that you're in guest in a wild habitat.Off-the-beaten-path near the Texas Panhandle sits Palo Duro, touted as the "Grand Canyon of Texas." boasts the second largest canyon in the country right after the Grand Canyon. It's known for its jaw-dropping vistas and has 30 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails.&nbsp; Guests can camp, hike, go horseback riding, study nature or bird watch.The top-ranked state park according to was Letchworth State Park in Upstate New York.&nbsp; This state park jewel is known as the "Grand Canyon of the East." The Genesee River cuts through a deep gorge here, roaring into several waterfalls.alison.medley@chron.com

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateWhat's not to love about vast, open natural spaces that are social-distancing friendly? Better thank your lucky stars because Texas actually has two state parks that offer some of the best camping and hiking experiences, according to The vacation rental website rolled out its which scores 20 top state parks across the the U.S.Houston-area Brazos Bend State Park took the No. 3 spot on the list, while Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo landed the honor of being No. 2 out of top twenty U.S. state parks. Considering that U.S....

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