Once a prosperous coal mine, this state park outside Des Moines, Iowa, offers trails for hiking and biking and two lakes for fishing and paddling.
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Alabama offers a peaceful lakeside state park with rich waters for fishing, quiet boardwalks for strolls, forested campsites, and abundant wildlife.
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Links lovers best make a beeline for this fabulous coastal resort in Oregon, home to several excellent golf courses with challenging holes and stunning views.
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History and nature collide with spectacular results at this once-thriving mine town in the wilds of British Columbia, Canada.
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A lesser-known destination near Erie offers a quieter way to enjoy northwest Pennsylvania, with calm waters, boating, year-round fishing, and scenic wetlands.
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The Green Mountain State lives up to its name in Vermont's oldest state park, a gorgeous expanse with beautiful trails and views for days.
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This peaceful waterside retreat in North Carolina has tranquil paddling, shaded woodland paths, abundant wildlife, and relaxing lakeside scenery.
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For a quiet day of swimming and sunbathing, or an outing spent reeling in trout and other fish, head to this California lake tucked miles into the forest.
Read MoreDiscover a peaceful Northern Michigan park beauty offering many opportunities for year-round fishing, rustic camping, hiking, boating, and paddling.
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Wisconsin has a wide variety of lakes, from deep in the Northwoods to right in town, and many are crystal-clear and inviting for swimmers, boaters, and anglers.
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Seattle is one of America's most picturesque cities, and this gorgeous park just outside is packed with everything that makes Washington wonderful.
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The East Coast is a treasure trove of destinations from some of the nation's oldest cities to nature-filled beach escapes. Here's how you can plan a road trip.
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A thrilling waterpark, dinosaur exhibits, and golf parks and ranches are just some of the fun activities families can enjoy in this thriving California town.
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The Sierra Nevada mountains are ripe with scenic views, natural beauty, and outdoor activities. This lesser-known reservoir is perfect for trout fishing.
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This gorgeous body of water in Northern California is surrounded by wildflowers in the summer and offers the perfect respite from chaotic city life.
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Social media has turned this dramatic hike in Norway into a sensation, but the breathtaking views of the glacial lake and canyons below are well worth the hype.
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This stunning lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is hidden by dense forest at almost 2,000 feet above sea level and offers plentiful fishing opportunities.
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Everglades National Park is a beautiful wonderland of diverse plant and animal species, but there are a few things you need to know to have a fun and safe time.
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Seattle offers a lot for outdoorsy people, including this scenic park that features a lighthouse. You may even see a whale while you're there.
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This unique ranch in central Florida offers waterfront camping, resident longhorn cattle and miniatures goats, and a lake for fishing and kayaking.
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A lesser-known outdoor destination rewards hikers with peaceful trails, rare wildlife, and a landscape shaped by centuries of natural and human history.
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Walk through marshy swamplands while spotting animals and casting a line into a pond at a wildlife refuge stradling South Carolina and Georgia.
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Locals can't get enough of this idyllic park in East Nebraska, with a stocked lake for fishing, a newly-expanded swimming beach, and dozens of campsites.
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The largest state park in Pennsylvania spills into Ohio, featuring an abundance of outdoor activities like camping and hiking to enjoy.
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Head to this gem of a park near Washington state's largest city to surround yourself in a slice of tranquility with rushing waterfalls and dense forest.
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Rated one of the fastest-growing cities in America, this thriving community has a quaint historic district, a massive nearby lake, and top-rated eateries.
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Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada peaks, this June Lake Loop destination offers trout fishing, watersports, lakeside camping, and scenic hiking.
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