If you are camping with the whole family, one of the most interesting activities you can try is observing wildlife in their natural habitat. It is not only a fun experience, but also extremely educational. Don’t forget to educate your little ones on safety precautions when it comes to encountering wild animals.

Also, don’t forget to bring essential equipment to maximize the experience: bring a camera, binoculars, and telescopes.

Look at any of these top 3 state parks to see wildlife:

Bald Eagle State Park (PA)

Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania is the beautiful Bald Eagle State Park. It is about 5,900 acres of fields, forests and wetlands inhabited by a very diverse fauna. If you want to see wildlife, this is one of the best places to do it!

Depending on the season you visit, it is very likely that you will find a large number of animals that live in their natural habitat. Monarch butterflies, squirrels, rabbits, and marmots are a common sight. At Bald Eagle Mountain, porcupines and turkeys thrive. Red-winged blackbird and white-tailed deer frequent wetlands. If you’re lucky, you might even run into the elusive snapping turtles!

And of course, this is also the perfect place to observe the majestic bald eagles!

Buescher State Park (TX)

Buescher State Park is considered a haven for wildlife. It is blessed with a very diverse environment inhabited by over 250 species of birds (perfect for bird watching!) It is home to the great woodpecker, armadillos, lynxes, rabbits, raccoons, and white-tailed deer.

Not only that, Buescher State Park also has a wonderful selection of flora with many flowering plants, pines, oaks, and grasslands.

The park is also home to a lake perfect for fishing. You can also enjoy cycling and hiking here.

Snow Canyon State Park (UT)

If you love outdoor fun and scenic adventures, Snow Canyon State Park is a good option for a trip. Some activities you can try here include hiking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, and nature studies. There are also many good photo opportunities here for family photos.

Snow Canyon boasts 5 miles of equestrian trails and 18 miles of scenic trails (lava rock and Navajo sandstone) that are inhabited by unusual wildlife such as the protected desert tortoise.

Observing wildlife is truly an amazing experience that children will remember for a long time. Just be sure to follow the park rules regarding interaction with animals. Plan a trip now and visit any of the top 3 state parks in the US to see wildlife!