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The best state park in the U.S. might be one that you’ve never heard of. In this video, Travel + Leisure takes a trip to Upstate New York’s Letchwork State Park, where towering cliffs, waterfalls, and breathtaking views reign supreme. Consistently ranked one of the country’s best state parks, Letchwork is a hidden gem that is teeming with wildlife and outdoor activities.

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00:00the best state park in the u.s might be one you've never heard of and it's in upstate new
00:03york
00:03it's nicknamed the grand canyon of the east with cliffs that tower 600 feet over the genesee river
00:08and three major waterfalls that cut through an ancient gorge this is letchworth state park and
00:12it's consistently ranked one of the top state parks in the country here you'll find over 60
00:16miles of hiking and walking trails dozens of scenic viewpoints lots of wildlife and seasonal
00:20activities like whitewater rafting snowmobiling and hot air balloon rides over the gorge one of
00:24the best parts is that letchworth is surprisingly easy to visit it's only a short drive from buffalo
00:28with no timed entry no shuttle reservations and no crowds if you time this one right i'm an upstate
00:33new york local and if you ask me letchworth state park is still one of the best kept secrets in
00:37the
00:37northeast and it's fun to explore all year round
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