67K views · 8.2K reactions | 10 Insane Midwest state parks you have to see before you die 🤯 In case you haven’t heard, the Midwest is full of incredible places. We’ve spent the past year exploring some of the most unbelievable states, hidden gems and underrated trails, and here are our top 10 Midwest state parks that we visited. 1️⃣ Maquoketa Caves State Park, Iowa 2️⃣ Custer State Park, South Dakota 3️⃣ Wilson State Park, Kansas 4️⃣ Matthiessen State Park, Illinois 5️⃣ Johnson Shut Ins State Park, Missouri 6️⃣ Smith Falls State Park, Nebraska 7️⃣ Ferne Clyffe State Park, Illinois 8️⃣ Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, Kansas 9️⃣ Turkey Run State Park, Indiana 1️⃣0️⃣ Backbone State Park, Iowa I still have 4 Midwest states to cross off my list- think I can get them all in 2025? Stay tuned for the updated list! #midwestexplored #stateparks #midwest #midwesthiking #adventurefamily #familytravel | Kristen | Family Travel & Adventure | Midwest & Beyond