This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state ...

Luxuriate on the sandy shores of an unsung island state park in Texas. Here are the secrets you should know about this pristine and spacious beach getaway.

tree canopies and even an island; it's all only 8 miles north of busy West Palm Beach, a city of more than 100,000 residents. MacArthur is the only state park in Palm Beach County. Visitors can ...