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US State Parks Trivia Quiz

Can you match the state park with the state it is located in?

A multiple-choice quiz by bigwoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bigwoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
42,874

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4023

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: stevroll (10/10), Guest 47 (6/10), Guest 174 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where would you find Myrtle Beach State Park? Hint

North Carolina

South Carolina

Florida

Texas

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you were to take a pilgrimage to Myles Standish State Forest, what state would you be going to? Hint

Rhode Island

Delaware

Virginia

Massachusetts

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where would you find Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area? Hint

Michigan

Iowa

Ohio

New York

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where would you go to visit Kaena Point State Park and Hapuna Beach State park? Hint

Florida

Alaska

Hawaii

California

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Question 5 of 10

5. In this state you would find Tippecanoe River State Park. Which state is it? Hint

Michigan

Illinois

Indiana

Wisconsin

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Question 6 of 10

6. In California there is a state park that has the same name as a state prison made famous by a Johnny Cash country hit. Can you name it?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where would you find Lake Kissimmee State Park? Hint

Florida

Hawaii

Tennessee

Mississippi

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Question 8 of 10

8. Franklin D Roosevelt State Park and the Little White House State Historical Park are both located in which southern state? Hint

South Carolina

Alabama

Georgia

Arkansas

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Wyoming there is a state park named after what Hall of Fame sportscaster? Hint

Frank Gifford

Curt Gowdy

Howard Cosell

Joe Garagiola

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Question 10 of 10

10. Missouri has a state park named after a US President and one named after a famous American author. Can you name them? Hint

John F Kennedy and Margaret Truman

Harry S Truman and Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harry S. Truman and Mark Twain

Andrew Jackson and Mark Twain

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 29 2024 : stevroll: 10/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 47: 6/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 136: 7/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where would you find Myrtle Beach State Park?

Answer: South Carolina

2. If you were to take a pilgrimage to Myles Standish State Forest, what state would you be going to?

Answer: Massachusetts

Myles Standish was the military leader for the Pilgrims Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.

3. Where would you find Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area?

Answer: Michigan

This park is just 11 miles from the Pontiac Silverdome, former home of the NFL Detroit Lions.

4. Where would you go to visit Kaena Point State Park and Hapuna Beach State park?

Answer: Hawaii

5. In this state you would find Tippecanoe River State Park. Which state is it?

Answer: Indiana

General William Henry Harrison became famous for the battle of Tippecanoe in Indiana. In fact during his successful run for President his campaign slogan became 'Tippecanoe and Tyler too' John Tyler was his VP running mate.

6. In California there is a state park that has the same name as a state prison made famous by a Johnny Cash country hit. Can you name it?

Answer: Folsom

Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues' was a number 1 hit in both the 50's and 60's when it was released on two different labels. Folsom Lakes State Recreation Area and Folsom Prison are both near Sacramento.

7. Where would you find Lake Kissimmee State Park?

Answer: Florida

This park is located in Lake Wales, Florida just south of the city of Kissimmee and Disney World.

8. Franklin D Roosevelt State Park and the Little White House State Historical Park are both located in which southern state?

Answer: Georgia

FDR often visited the Warm Springs Georgia area believing that the springs there would help cure his polio. He didn't find a cure but did learn that the springs would bring him relief and improvement.

9. In Wyoming there is a state park named after what Hall of Fame sportscaster?

Answer: Curt Gowdy

The Curt Gowdy State Park outside of Cheyenne was established in 1971. Gowdy not only broadcast many baseball and football games, he also hosted a hunting and fishing show called 'The American Sportsman' show for many years.

10. Missouri has a state park named after a US President and one named after a famous American author. Can you name them?

Answer: Harry S. Truman and Mark Twain

Hope you enjoyed this journey to some of the state parks found in the US.

Source: Author bigwoo

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