Michigan has thousands of inland lakes. Based on accounts from travelers, these spots offer prime opportunities for water sports, camping, hiking, and more.
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From lounging on pink sand beaches fringed by palm trees to diving alongside walls of coral and reef sharks, this remote French Polynesian atoll is paradise.
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This small town in Georgia is less than two hours from Atlanta and is a hotbed of scenic trails, refreshing springs, and a fascinating limestone cave.
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Snake bite incidents are high in Oklahoma, and you need to especially look out for venomous snakes like western pygmy rattlers and cottonmouths at these lakes.
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This gorgeous and underrated park is made up of jutting rock formations. The park has 400 campsites for people to enjoy as well as an amazingly clear lake.
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If you're looking for a relaxing and fun waterside getaway, look no further than Missouri's Smithville Lake, located just a 20-minute drive from Kansas City.
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Dip your toe into green-blue sparkling waters when you spend a day tubing or rafting down a river near Portland. This Oregon gem offers more than meets the eye.
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This upstate New York town offers budget-friendly accommodations and restaurants and laid-back days swimming, fishing, and boating on Oneida Lake.
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The Texas island offers an untouched beach that's open for walking, shell collecting, and fishing, but it's only accessible by ferry and you must come prepared.
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After relaxing in a serene lakeside community, gather enough energy to dive into Idaho’s pristine lake, offering plenty of boating and water activities.
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This off-the-beaten-path state park in North Carolina has plenty of boating, camping, and fishing opportunities alongside thousands of years of unique history.
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This Massachusetts state park offers fantastic camping on Cape Cod, with hiking, biking, and fishing, along with easy access to cute villages and beaches.
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This lake reservoir is about 20 minutes from Indianapolis and is filled with beaches, amazing hiking trails, and is a premier destination for bass fishing.
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This village is close to two major Midwestern cities and offers visitors endless lake adventures and a charming downtown area with food, shops, and more
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The 72-degree waters of Troy Spring State Park hide a Civil War ship, swimming turtles, and more. This ethereal Florida destination belongs on your bucket list!
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From diving in a Cold War missile silo in Texas to a to hunting sunken ships in a lake in Nevada, the Southwest has a few sneaky scuba spots you can't miss.
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William B. Umstead State Park is just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, and is a great place to relax in nature and hit a trail on foot, bike, or horseback.
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This town in North Carolina may be small, but it is full of budget-friendly art festivals, a nostalgic cinema, and some beautiful trails. Find out more.
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This part near Atlanta offers a great location for adventures on the river and lake, including kayak rentals, walking trails, a playground, and picnic areas.
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For the perfect getaway that is filled with outdoor adventures near the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, head to this small city on the Georgia-Tennessee border.
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The Sierra Nevada mountain range and Lake Tahoe region is one of the most beautiful places in America, and you can enjoy it all in this California river.
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While hiking through Arizona’s mystical red rock landscapes, you’ll find one of the state’s top swimming areas, perfect for cooling off from the summer heat.
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Take advantage of the gusty climate and go windsurfing in this charming Spanish fishing village located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean.
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This stunning Michigan town, while not easy to reach, boasts lakeside scenery, wildlife sightings, nature for miles, shipwreck history, and towering waterfalls.
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Explore North Carolina's "basecamp to the Blue Ridge," a small town that offers local crafts, waterfall hikes, water sports, and unbeatable mountain views.
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Summer means splashing, slides, and sunshine fun in Florida's water parks. We did the hard yards to find the best family-friendly spots in the Sunshine State.
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This little-known Florida Keys state park offers kayaking and paddleboarding, a picturesque beach, and numerous opportunities for wildlife watching.
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