Missouri, USA — Missouri State Park was recently named one of America’s best parks.

Katy Trail State Park 13th Best State Park In the US, according to the website TravelAwaits. The park was included in the list of “15 Best State Parks to Visit in the United States”, part of the annual Best of Travel Awards.

TravelAwaits noted that Katy Trail State Park is a “unique and immersive experience” in Missouri.

This state park was built on the former track of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad, which runs 340 miles long. According to TravelAwaits, the railroad spans nearly the entire width of Missouri and is the longest continuous rail trail in the nation.

A portion of the trail between Cooper and St. Charles counties has been designated as an official section of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, according to the park’s website.

TravelAwaits said, “The bikes will allow you to cycle through picturesque farmlands, quaint towns and lush forests while enjoying spectacular views of the Missouri River.”

Other state parks on the TravelAwaits list include:

1. Franconia Notch State Park (Lincoln, New Hampshire)
2. Baxter State Park, Millinocket, Maine
3. Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York
4. Custer State Park, Custer County, South Dakota
5. Red Rock State Park, Sedona, Arizona
6. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Monterey County, California
7. Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, Indiana
8. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Navajo County, Arizona
9. Valley of Fire State Park, Clark County, Nevada
10. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Kane County, Utah
11. Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, Texas
12. Deception Pass State Park, Anacortes and Oak Harbor, Washington
13. Katy Trail State Park, Missouri
14. Bahia Honda State Park, Monroe County, Florida
15. Starved Rock State Park, Oglesby, Illinois

Find more information about Katy Trail State Park here.