This quiet Illinois village rests between two lakes and offers access to Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve, nearby beaches, scenic trails, and family attractions.
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Check out the best Great Lakes road trips, from Lake Michigan to Lake Superior, with scenic drives, must-see stops, and travel tips for every itinerary.
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When you think of North Carolina's state parks, the certain ones might come to mind first. However, this hidden gem offers both fishing and paddling.
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An important piece for camping is your pillow. Sure, a tent or sleeping bag is also priority, but a sore neck is no fun when you're trying to enjoy yourself.
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This Northern California state park features towering old-growth forests, rugged shoreline viewpoints, summer camping, and challenging trails.
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This city in North Carolina may be small, but it offers visitors and residents a calendar of events, local parks, diverse food, and kid-friendly attractions.
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You don't have to travel far from Portland to get outside. Go fishing, hiking, swimming, and more at this pretty lake setting within a county park.
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Along South Carolina's Grand Strand coastline, this pier offers wide casting space for anglers, seasonal events, ocean views, and an easygoing place to relax.
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If you want a nature escape without leaving the city limits of Milwaukee, you can head to this scenic park in town where wildflowers bloom in the spring.
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Oregon is one of the USA's best destinations for those who love the great outdoors, and this stunning lake is full of fishing and paddling adventure.
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This Arkansas town is right by Greers Ferry Lake, with its fun on the water and views of the Ozarks. Plus, it's just over an hour's drive from Little Rock.
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A lakeside camping trip may be just what you need this summer. Here's where dozens of fellow campers have recommended across the United States.
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In this charming riverside city in the Gem State, nothing is quite as it seems. Let's take a look at one of Idaho's most curious destinations.
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Just a few miles from downtown Fort Wayne is a nature preserve that will help you forget how close you are to the city, with trails, a pond, and wildflowers.
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Looking to spend much of your retirement casting a line on the water's edge? You're in luck. These destinations are the perfect places to retire and fish.
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This state park, situated on Lake Michigan, offers a coastal escape with sand dunes, lake swimming, boating, and fishing, along with trails and hunting forests.
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Take a short hike around this park to see evidence of quarry workers' tool marks, wildlife, and lovely vistas of the peaceful creek and surrounding area.
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If you love the water but are worried about meeting toothy critters, fear not when you head to these beautiful inland destinations for your beach fun.
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This Georgia getaway blends a charming depot-centered downtown full of boutiques and cafes with easy access to a nearby lakefront state park.
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This Colorado state park features a network of ponds, year-round camping beside the water, easy shoreline trails for wildlife viewing, and relaxed paddling.
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While golf is often thought of as an expensive sport, this free, well-maintained Pennsylvania golf course proves it can be accessible for all.
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You can find miles of shared-use trails and a scenic lake offer hiking, biking, kayaking and wildlife spotting in one of Kentucky's most relaxing outdoor spots.
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Planning travel in a vintage RV? According to an expert, less obvious considerations can make a bigger difference to your journey than you might expect.
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Charleston and Myrtle Beach get all of South Carolina's clout, but head to the state's largest lake for a fun day of fishing, paddling, and dining.
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This once-thriving military fort on the coast in Rhode Island is now a state park with trails, fishing, coastal views, and ruins of the old fortifications.
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Hiking trails, primitive camping, and paddling routes await in this Central Florida wetland rich with wildlife and accessible from nearby cities.
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This charming municipality surrounded by mountains and lakes in British Columbia is a gateway to Canada's gorgeous outdoors, boasting roads, trails, and more.
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