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This little-known BC town is nestled in the mountains and is perfect if you dream of a cozy mountain cabin on the water—one that you can drive anywhere.
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Not only does this city offer quick access to a lakeside state park, but it's also home to a walkable downtown with charming shops and restaurants.
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If you're traveling to Minnesota soon, you'll want to add this Twin City suburb to your itinerary if you want to get the most out of the state.
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For small-town charm and community events, a quaint city in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula boasts year-round festivals and a historic train depot.
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The magic of Wisconsin is alive and well in this charming village, a hotbed of quality fishing and other outdoor adventures.
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Just outside of Madison is a friendly Wisconsin village with scenic nature and parks, delicious restaurants, fun bars, events, and small-town charm.
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Though the town itself is quite small, it still manages to offer visitors a popular golf course, a sprawling lake, and a handful of historic buildings.
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Wisconsin is overflowing with charm, especially if you know where to look. Don't miss out on one of the state's most atmospheric and fun-filled villages.
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This crystal-clear lake in the heart of Michigan's Huron-Manistee National Forest is a fishing and camping oasis with cozy cabins and endless lakeside fun.
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The Great Lakes are so stunning that they overshadow some of North America's greatest bodies of water. Make sure this Canadian lake goes on your itinerary.
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Michigan does small-town living a little differently than other places in the Midwest, and this charming, surprisingly dynamic community proves it.
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Explore Cayuga, Ontario, a charming Grand River town with historic Ruthven Park, standout restaurants, hiking trails, paddling, and small-town appeal.
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In this quiet park, visitors can view a massive waterfall that spans the Canada-US border, hike amid vast boreal forests, and explore Lake Superior's coast.
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This village in Northern Ontario may be small, but it's incredibly scenic, with adorable rental cottages, paddling excursions, and rich fishing waters.
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Complete with a historic downtown, recreational trails, and a glistening lake, this quaint destination is both a retirement haven and a serene getaway spot.
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Michigan is rife with stunning scenery, and one state park that's a stone's throw from the state's biggest cities has every amenity you could ask for.
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Along with miles of shoreline and hiking trails, this stunning lake state park in North Dakota is a wonderful spot for getting out on the water and fishing.
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A true escape in nature is what you'll enjoy in this beloved Minnesota state park with a scenic suspension bridge, convenient camping, and picturesque trails.
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In southern Minnesota, this wildly underrated island park offers peaceful lake scenery, forest trails, quiet campsites, and endless outdoor adventures.
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Perched along the Mississippi River, this quiet village in Wisconsin offers easy access to outdoor adventures and is home to a charming downtown.
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Like the best of Wisconsin's state parks, this relatively unknown getaway is located along a winding body of water that's perfect for a summer visit.
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Off the coast of Crete is a tiny island with a tumultuous past, and visitors can explore this history with a variety of tours and guided experiences.
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At this Michigan historic state park, explore a 19th-century military fort and a historic lighthouse, plus camp, kayak and hike the surrounding wilderness.
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Calling Canada's world-class state-funded parks "provincial" is to do them a great injustice. This one on Lake Superior's north shore is a veritable haven.
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The Midwest's state parks are fantastic getaways, but perhaps none feature such a famously presidential pedigree as this one in northern Wisconsin.
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There's so much to explore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with small towns and outdoor delights galore, and this little gem is a great place to start.
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Hike peaceful waterfront trails, eat at a local pub in the charming downtown, and sleep under the stars at this off-the-beaten-path campground in Michigan.
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