Fed by melting ice and snow from the surrounding mountains, this hike-in lake paradise is a secluded and equally scenic alternative to Big Bear.
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With a botanic garden, museum, aquarium, and islands home to sea turtles, birds, and beaches, why wouldn’t you retire to this affordable county in Texas?
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This state park that is right along the northern border of Oregon offers water activities, hiking, and other outdoor fun. Here's what to know before you visit.
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Drive past sweeping red-rock overlooks, then hike rugged trails to explore towering sandstone wonders in this less-visited alternative to the Grand Canyon.
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Crater Lake may get most of the attention of outdoor enthusiasts in the area, but this Pacific Northwest gem is a great place to hike and fish away from crowds.
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Characterized by rounded hills with grassy summits, this remote upland area feels a world away from the lush landscapes of Lake District National Park.
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Congaree National Park’s underrated and scenic old-growth forest is best observed via an accessible boardwalk route through giant trees and wetlands.
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Want to see a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains? Tackle a challenging backcountry hike through Canada's Yoho National Park to get to this truly hidden gem.
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You might think Iowa is all cornfields, but this state park near Des Moines has 100-foot sandstone bluffs, scenic trails, and campsites tucked into the woods.
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Discover Furnace Creek, a surprising oasis in Death Valley National Park with mountain views, historic borax sites, campgrounds, resort stays, and desert golf.
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Surrounded by Alpine villages and boasting gorgeous high-elevation lakes and magnificent mountain trails, this French national park is a dreamy destination.
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A peaceful golf course, fishing ponds, wooded hiking paths, and a museum full of regional history make this Missouri destination worth a detour.
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While this U.S. national park was rated most likely to disappoint visitors, it's still a popular destination with ethereal landscapes and famous starry skies.
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Skip the trail crowds and get some amazing views throughout Zion National Park on these eight lesser-known trails that will leave you wanting to hike them all.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be the most-visited in the country, but that also means there are many more things for visitors to complain about.
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It may look like park rangers have easy jobs, but they really don't. That's why they have this snarky codeword for guests who call for unnecessary rescues.
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For 100 years this island park was a popular urban escape in Michigan, then it fell into disrepair. Today, with $144 million in renovations, it's beloved again.
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Named one of the prettiest coastal villages in the U.K., this cliffside hideaway retains its timeless feel through preserved cottages and an unspoiled beach.
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Step foot into a Douglas fir forest that's nearly 800 years old, which will leave you feeling like you're in a fantasy adventure rather than at a roadside stop.
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When visiting a state park, you'd hope not to come across a dirty diaper. But locals say these state parks are among the dirtiest.
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This village on the edge of a national park offers trails to waterfalls, rivers teeming with fish, and a Victorian viaduct, as well as gorges, caves, and peaks.
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It's hard to appreciate the majesty of California's redwoods when the forests are overrun with crowds, like at Muir Woods. Visit these parks instead.
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Vermont may be small, but it is home to a lot of natural beauty, including at this state park, where you can go for a pleasant hike or get out on the water.
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Bordering Mount Rainier National Park is another Washington escape. A massive forest offers trails to stunning waterfalls and even an active volcano.
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Explore Boise City, Oklahoma, a gateway to Black Mesa with local restaurants, unusual history, roadside statues, and outdoor adventures in the scenic panhandle.
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High in the mountains of the Golden State is a gorgeous village straight out of a romantic Christmas movie, with scenic camping and hiking trails to boot.
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It doesn't get much more spectacular than a shimmering high-altitude lake with crystal-clear waters located high up in the magnificent mountains of France.
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