Merrick State Park is a great state park to enjoy many different activities at. There are many different beautiful types of scenery that abound in this state park, like shore front wildlife and nature, plenty of elevation changes, beautiful lush forests, native grasslands, and so much more. There's plenty of areas to experience some great fishing opportunities from the shore, as well as a boat launch. Plenty of parking in the park, and it never seems to get too busy. I went early when they first opened for the day at 6am, but I'll definitely be back when its actually light out and can get better pictures.