A short drive from Chicago, this preserve offers long trail loops, shaded paths, and a hidden waterfall set among limestone bluffs and wetlands.
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On Lake Michigan's shoreline, this state park features a sandy swimming beach, an accessible fishing pier, and beachfront camping with hookups.
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This spot offers a unique getaway: The semi-rural city offers outdoor activities in nearby canyons, multiple vineyards, orchards, and downtown shopping.
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While camping and floating on the water, you don’t have to leave your drinks landlocked, as this pool noodle hack sets sail to your bevvies.
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Florida has a great variety of state parks, including this one near Orlando where you can hike on the sand, see unique wildlife, and paddle on the river.
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Key acts and policy changes have redefined the National Park Service, clarifying its purpose for in protecting the nation's plains, canyons, lakes, and mountains.
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If you're looking for a unique adventure in Minnesota, this park offers the state's longest explorable cave, brown trout fishing, and extensive hiking trails.
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This small Canadian island offers a unique mix of U.S. and Canadian history with a former president's summer cottage plus charming maritime sites.
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This lakeside destination in Montana offers sandy shorelines, swimming, birding, and mountain views, with conditions that change depending on the season.
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Yosemite National Park can get busy, but if you're looking to capture the most famous view in the park, it's worth getting through the crowds.
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This Idaho resort offers travelers adventure year-round, from black-diamond ski runs in winter to swimming, boating, and hitting the links in summer.
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You can only visit these islands on live-aboard dive expeditions, but the long cruise is worth it to see tons of big marine life in a truly wild location.
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If you're looking to see the sights on Washington's coastline, you'll want to take this scenic byway that winds through villages, parks, and more.
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Visit one of Minnesota’s smallest state parks for a peaceful day of fishing and camping amongst serene wooded landscapes rife with singing birds.
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One of the best spots for pike fishing in Indiana is a river filled with cold water and beloved by anglers throughout the Midwest.
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Minnesota is a state known for it's many, many beautiful lakes, and there's one located at a state park that should be at the top of your list.
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Minnesota’s pristine forests also hold a lot of history, like this state park that was once a military outpost and now hosts idyllic campgrounds and hikes.
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This underrated regional park in Northern California offers visitors pretty treks to the sound of rushing cascades, viewing decks, and grazing goats.
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If you want to avoid crowds but still enjoy Canada’s famous blue lakes and majestic mountain scenery, head to this quiet spot in an underrated national park.
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This Ohio nature reservation features lakes for fishing, easy lakeside loop trails through forests and wetlands, migratory bird habitat, and quiet picnic areas.
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This 2,600-acre Florida suburb is a walkable community with thousands of homes plus thoughtful amenities such as pools, bike rentals, and shops.
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This peaceful spot, just moments from the island's cruise port, makes a relaxing hour of wandering through greenery and learning more about island history.
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As one of the least-visited protected wilderness areas in California, this destination boasts remote trails and mountain climbing, plus dispersed camping.
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This historic Canada island park offers coastal hiking trails past old forts and lighthouse viewpoints, quiet beaches with shipwreck remains, and birdwatching.
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This New York barrier island park offers shoreline beaches, a long oceanfront boardwalk, fishing pier access, waterfront concerts, and seasonal aviation shows.
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From Sedona’s trendy local food scene to those unmissable stargazing opportunities, these are the must-do activities you won’t want to miss.
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This Ohio town is a gateway to all kinds of campgrounds and golf courses. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to get out on the water and have some fun.
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