A former Pennsylvania mine is now a peaceful fishing spot where boat-free waters, clear views, and wooded trails make for a serene day outdoors.
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In the 1930s and '40s, a federal agency built a dam to create electric power for this rural area. The result was a bounty for anglers and boaters.
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Eastern Washington is home to a scenic lake near Spokane offering clear water, year-round fishing, camping, boating, and a family-friendly resort.
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These picturesque Philadelphia parks offer lush forest trails, riverfront views, wildlife watching, peaceful landscapes, and fresh air not far from the city.
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Enjoy a primitive camping site in the Sierra Nevada mountains that’s an off-the-beaten-path gem, complete with hikes to secluded alpine lakes for fishing.
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Set at the confluence of two rivers, this park takes visitors back to America's early days and serves as a peaceful retreat just minutes from downtown.
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This small community makes a convenient hub for exploring northern Wyoming and southern Montana, particularly around the Bighorn and Pryor Mountains.
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This enormous forest has plenty of recreation opportunities, from lakeside camping to river paddling whitewater rapids or reeling in a walleye or pike.
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Less than 10 minutes from Modesto is a family friendly spot that offers fishing, boating, trail walking with wildlife, community events, local shops, and art.
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The Volunteer State is at its beautiful best in this rustic mountain region located between Nashville and Knoxville, with state parks and cities all around.
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This suburban city near Provo might be small, but there is no shortage of adventure and activities, from canyon trails to seasonal fruit-picking.
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Head out into the wilds of the Midwest at this delightful camping escape where the marvelous Mississippi River meets Spring Lake.
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In Montenegro's dramatic mountains, a spectacular gorge dazzles with blue waters, towering waterfalls, scenic viewpoints, and unforgettable adventures.
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We associate the Midwest with boring farmlands, but the area features some of America's wildest and most interesting natural landscape formations many overlook.
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This stunning waterfall in South America highlights pristine jungle, gushing cascades, and fascinating wildlife, from brilliant blue butterflies to tapirs.
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A historic Yellowstone destination has evolved with the park, offering visitors a distinctive place to stay and explore in every operational season.
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Visitors will find endless green spaces and preserves to explore in and around this small town that's just an hour and a half from Boston, Massachusetts.
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For a taste of local Midwest charm, a Missouri city offers quaint shops and restaurants in a delightful downtown alongside outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Yellowstone is popular for good reason, but if you want more nature and less crowds, head to this scenic Montana state park with serene river trails.
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Skip the beaches in Cape Cod in favor of exploring Massachusetts' wetlands at this management area that highlights a rare insect species and other wildlife.
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South Florida has more to offer than beaches, and one inland city combines peaceful green spaces, cultural attractions, and a remarkably diverse food scene.
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Hiking, cycling, paddling, and fishing are just some of the ways to enjoy the extraordinary surroundings in this stunning pocket of Northern British Columbia.
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Head to this rural Georgia town that's close to historic battlefields and paddling opportunities, with plenty of delicious restaurants for fuel.
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This scenic byway showcases the diversity of western Colorado, from high mountain passes with aspen forests to towering ancient canyons and former mining towns.
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The Texas panhandle is known for its sweeping plains, but this scenic lake will make outdoor adventurers feel like they've been transported somewhere else.
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Visiting Canada? There's a million-acre stretch of Alberta backcountry with no roads, no cell service, and mountain peaks that climb past 10,100 feet.
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While most retirees look south to Florida, those wanting to escape to the Northeast should consider a coastal county with wetland trails and a state park.
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