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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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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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 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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Away from Maine's popular coastal spots, you'll find an often overlooked forest area where you can paddle, fish, hike, and camp in a uniquely wild setting.
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This scenic, artificial lake in Texas, located between Austin and Lubbock, is a secluded nature haven known for fishing and other water activities.
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This coastal park has a beautiful campground for RVs and tents, tons of hiking trails, and five miles of pristine Oregon beach from which to whale watch.
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Florida is home to some truly unique animals, and you can check them out at this wildlife refuge on Sanibel Island, in addition to hiking and boating.
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Near Madison, Wisconsin, is a 422-acre lakeside escape with boating, fishing, and swimming, plus trails for hiking and cycling through nature.
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According to one 2025 survey of retirees, older adults are interested in a surprising type of group activity when traveling, and you can partake, too.
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This Indiana getaway near a presidential boyhood memorial features two fishing lakes, a hiking trail network, and campgrounds for overnight stays.
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If you want some riverside adventures in Wisconsin, you can travel to this city and camp near the water. While you're there, you can try the local restaurants.
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Michigan is home to some beautiful state parks, and this one gives you access to two separate lakes, where you can get out on the water or enjoy the beach.
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Tucked on a suburban barrier island and surrounded by development, this park is an oasis for local wildlife and the outdoor enthusiasts who come to view it.
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All the way at the southern edge of Texas, this state park has impressive lake fishing opportunities and over 300 species of birds to spot.
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This small village in upstate New York offers a peaceful getaway with access to trails, waters for paddling and fishing, an orchard, and community events.
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Not far from Portland, Oregon, this state park in Washington offers some of the country's best windsurfing and kiteboarding away from the ocean.
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Though this city isn't nearly as popular to visit as Denver, it may be an attractive option for retirees looking for outdoor activities, culture, and food.
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The world's oldest lakes are among the most spectacular bodies of water found on the planet. There's old, and then there's millions of years old.
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This Wisconsin getaway features a 3,200-acre lake for boating and year-round fishing, a swimming beach, hiking trails, and a spacious campground.
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At nearly 11,000 acres, this lake has seemingly limitless water activities to choose from, attracting more than a million visitors per year.
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This island may be well known, but what isn't as well known is that its home to what was once the nation's second national park after Yellowstone.
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A scenic mountain lake is a fisherman's paradise, with trophy-sized catches in a secluded area on North Carolina's border with Tennessee.
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This Kentucky getaway features lake recreation, a trail network for hiking, a campground with lake access, and a marina for boating, fishing, and swimming.
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If you're up for a river adventure that involves camping, you can make your way to North Carolina and launch your canoe on a multi-day excursion on the Roanoke.
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Near Virginia's southern border, this lush state park features historic garden remains, wooded hiking routes, family splash areas, and waterfront camping.
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Raft down the Chama River and hike along the Continental Divide Trail in this national forest that's tucked just outside New Mexico's capital city.
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