You don't have to travel too far from major city centers to discover one of the Garden State's top spots for waterfront adventure and other outdoorsy fun.
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Georgia's Appalachian foothills hide an underrated outdoor escape where waterfalls, wildlife, and mountain views await those ready to explore.
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The classic cypress trees of Georgia dot the landscape of this state park where you can kayak along paddling trails and fish for largemouth bass.
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This underrated outdoor haven, less than an hour north of Mississippi's Gulf Coast, highlights pretty trails, diverse local restaurants, and watersports.
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Not far from L.A. is a lake that offers nature lovers a wide range of outdoor activities, including kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and camping.
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This state park in Ohio boasts beautiful landscapes and a stunning lake where you can explore in a kayak, cast for fish, wander lush nature trails, and more.
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This national forest is actually a combination of three different areas, and it covers a lot of space across two states in the Rocky Mountains.
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This provincial park may not be as well known as some of the tourism hotspots in Alberta, but it offers boating, camping, and hiking for everyone.
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Discover gorgeous waters sitting thousands of feet in the air at these East Coast lakes, from a North Carolina reservoir to a Maryland freshwater body.
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This popular Ohio lake state park near Dayton is an easy weekend escape with clean water, wooded trails, and campsites that won't disappoint.
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Get out into the great outdoors and cast those eyes skyward in one of Colorado's most underrated towns, a hotbed of adventure and excitement.
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If you are interested in America's abandoned locations, you can check out this Mississippi ghost town that was once a thriving farming community.
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The third-largest island in North America's Great Lakes is a Canadian gem, with delicious eats, cute shops, camping, and historic buildings.
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The United States is chock full of amazing road trips that can take you from sea to shining sea, but just be careful of how your budget can get out of hand.
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Want to take in the Canadian outdoors without getting overwhelmed by a sea of crowds? The country is hiding a beautiful lake oasis with everything you can want.
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Montana's quieter state park pairs mountain scenery, cascading waterfalls, camping, and peaceful trails for a refreshing alternative to Yellowstone.
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Escape the city and explore a large Arkansas state park teeming with wildlife, fishing spots, hiking, camping — and even an RV you can rent during your stay.
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A former military camp in New Jersey has transformed into an underrated getaway where visitors can hike, paddle, camp, and unwind by the water.
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Southern Florida has a remarkable natural escape with sprawling prairies, wetlands, abundant wildlife, peaceful trails, and rich ranching history.
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This 2,400-acre New Jersey park is a surprisingly serene escape for the whole family — and it's only an hour's drive away from two major cities.
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When you want out of a busy city like Dallas, this lakeside community offers plenty of outdoor fun activities like camping, boating, and fishing.
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A former Florida industrial site has been transformed into a scenic outdoor escape where wildlife, water views, and overnight stays now take center stage.
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Yellowstone's popularity also has one drawback — too many people. Instead, this Missouri state park offers roaming bison, camping, and less-crowded trails.
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Missouri's rolling hills hide a welcoming small city where parks, local flavor, and easy access to outdoor adventures make for an easy weekend escape.
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This lake is located within a designated wilderness area west of Aspen that requires long hikes to get to, but the pristine beauty is well worth the trek.
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This under-the-radar state park in Montana was the state's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary and is best explored via its pretty trails.
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There are plenty of abandoned places across the United States, and sometimes, these places can be transformed into something new, like this Ohio park.
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