Hidden gems: Nature preserves in United States

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in United States. This list contains 3.6K places from Nature preserve category.

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Black Forest Slash Pile
Nature preserve
5.00 (91 reviews)
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Simmons Mill Management Area
Nature preserve
5.00 (86 reviews)
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WV Glamping Domes
Lodge
👍👍 We stayed at The Manor and had family meet up from across a few states. The location was perfect, easy access but quiet in the woods. The domes are so unique and had just enough provided to feel cozy but still feel like we were camping. The service and communication was above and beyond and we appre...
5.00 (78 reviews)
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ToKenya Com Inc
Tour operator
👍👍 I get why Kenya is called Magical !!! Travelling to Kenya and doing a Safari has always been in my bucket list. When me and my hubby had everything in order, we embarked on finding a good company to facilitate that. We found ToKenya Safaris on TripAdvisor and we liked their ratings. After several d...
5.00 (68 reviews)
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Europe Bay Woods State Natural Area
Nature preserve
5.00 (63 reviews)
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Broadmoor Outfitters
Rock climbing
👍👍 Marcel and Rome were truly the best guides on our train up to Pikes Peak, bike down! I can't say enough about the both of them. Extremely thorough with their instructions, very safe and the whole trip they had their eyes on my husband and daughter. Going over instructions multiple times, making us...
5.00 (56 reviews)
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CoveredGround Yellowstone Tours
Tour agency
👍👍 We had a wonderful experience with Covered Ground Tours. Cody was our guide and he was informative, polite, patient, protective of nature and us. From Woodchucks (not pictured), Buffalo, mule deer, to bears, we felt blessed to enjoy God’s creations! And the beauty of Old Faithful and the vastness of...
5.00 (50 reviews)
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Camp Birch Hill
Children's camp
5.00 (43 reviews)
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Silva Terra Nature Park
Hiking area
👍👍 I am the coordinator of a dog meetup group in Upstate South Carolina. I heard about this place through a friend and decided our group should go check it out because they allow on-leash dogs. This is a family owned operation. Day passes are $5 (children under 2 are free), Annual passes are $40 or $9...
5.00 (42 reviews)
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Masonboro Island Reserve
Nature preserve
Picturesque coastal preserve & barrier island known for its abundant wildlife & pristine beaches.
5.00 (37 reviews)
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Crouse Run Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
5.00 (33 reviews)
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Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center
Nature preserve
5.00 (29 reviews)
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Christopher's Overlook
Farm
👍👍 We had so much fun during our visit to Christopher's Overlook! The hosts, Auston and Audrey, made our experience even better! They are so knowledgeable and so passionate about what they do. We enjoyed a picnic with the goats atop a hill overlooking the beautiful farm. I'd definitely recommend a trip...
5.00 (29 reviews)
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Detach Primitive
Campground
👍👍 Stayed in an A-Frame for some winter “camping”. Structure was clean and cozy, and had plenty of wood. Staff offered to get the wood stove going ahead of our arrival so the space was warm when we got there, which was a great touch. Awesome experience!
5.00 (29 reviews)
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Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Arboretum
👍👍 What an incredibly cool place! Obviously the popular attractions are the wooden GIANTS, but go see the fire tower, the ponds, lake, other sculptures and trails. Worth a stop anytime of the year! Not completely handicap accessible, and you can spend anywhere from an hour and a half to all day here!...
5.00 (27 reviews)
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Just Love Forest
Nature preserve
5.00 (27 reviews)
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Jack and Isaac Bay Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 If you are ever in Saint Croix, I totally recommend doing this hike. It looks intimidating but it's not. ( I did it in water shoes.) The views are totally worth it! I recommend going early morning or late afternoon.
5.00 (25 reviews)
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Graylag Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 We had a great time there! Accommodations were great, plenty of room and supplies. We were here during a snowstorm and Nick did a great job clearing the walkways and roads!! Highly recommend this place!!
5.00 (25 reviews)
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Better Place Forests - Yosemite Gateway
Memorial park
5.00 (24 reviews)
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Bluestem Prairie Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
Nature preserve
👍👍 One of the last remaining treasures of the past. Don't miss it if you love nature!
5.00 (24 reviews)
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