This scenic island park in Canada is teeming with trails, beaches, and ocean views making it a less-visited alternative to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
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This charming Michigan town is home to multiple beaches where you can have some fun on the water. When you're done, you can sample the food trucks.
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Both major US coasts offer up a variety of camping experiences, from surf-side glamping to rustic tent sites for backpackers; so picking the right vibe is key.
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Escape Florida's hustle and bustle -- check out this retiree-friendly New England state known for its beaches, great outdoors, and friendly, unique communities.
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These highly reviewed state parks in Maine offer campers convenient amenities, unforgettable scenery, access to trails and beaches, and other worthy perks.
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From pristine sandy beaches to forested hiking trails to ethereal caves, you'll find it all in the seven best state parks in Florida's Panhandle.
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A rugged and tranquil recreation area in Northern Wisconsin is a perfect spot for fishing, boating, and swimming, with campgrounds accessed by water.
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Despite its short coastline, this small country packs in a lot! Explore pristine beaches, enjoy outdoor markets, and discover historical sites when visiting.
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St. Lucia's first national park is a stunning Caribbean gem with hilly trails through historical ruins and white sand beaches along its azure waters.
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Headed to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan? Here's what visitors should know about parking changes coming to Chicago's beaches this summer.
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This welcoming Canadian town offers sandy lake beaches, peaceful parks, affordable living, and small-town charm with plenty of relaxing outdoor adventures.
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Discover a coastal Nova Scotia haven near Halifax with a provincial park, world-class surfing, scenic hiking trails, and secluded beaches.
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If you're in Boston and want a nearby escape into nature, you can head to this lakeside state park and go for a hike or cast a line into the water.
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This peaceful forest park in New Hampshire offers scenic woodland trails, quiet ponds, rustic camping, and a sandy swim beach surrounded by New England scenery.
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If you want to avoid the crowds of Massachusetts' cities and beaches, you can head to this waterfront state park that is relaxing and very quiet.
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Just a 30-minute drive from Des Moines is a state park escape with an 814-acre lake where you can fish, paddle, and lounge on the expansive beach.
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This unsung Canadian beach park on Lake Ontario in Toronto offers swimming, boating, and a bike trail alongside the dramatic cliff views that line the shore.
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California is jam-packed with lots to see and do, but you're seriously missing out if you don't stop at this incredible beach for some sun and fun.
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Catch bass on the lake or swim at the sandy public beach before heading into town for dinner, live music, and a laid-back Wisconsin lakeside getaway.
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Retirees looking to Asia often land on Thailand, but another stunning tropical destination boasts beach town living and scrumptious street food (on the cheap).
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The Oregon coastline is littered with scenic spots to set up a tent or park an RV, and we've picked a few of the best for you to check out.
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In Pennsylvania, this forested state park offers lakeside camping, sandy beach views, wooded hiking trails, family picnic areas, and peaceful boating.
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In western Colorado, this desert lake state park offers swimming beaches, boating, mesa views, birdwatching wetlands, and scenic camping beneath open skies.
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This retiree-friendly coastal city in Florida offers visitors and residents access to beaches, boating, sports facilities, fresh seafood, and walkable streets.
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Rub shoulders with celebrities at this swanky California resort, beloved for its five-star spa, on-site restaurants, beach access, pools, and other amenities.
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An award-winning lakeside park in Minnesota has one of the best beaches in America, fishing, and fun for the whole family with its amenities.
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You may be surprised that there's an abandoned military battery on an island in Maine, but that's just one of many surprising things about Peaks Island.
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