What was once a military fort has been transformed into a state park featuring costumed interpreters, historic buildings, and great birdwatching opportunities.
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This retiree-friendly coastal city in Florida offers visitors and residents access to beaches, boating, sports facilities, fresh seafood, and walkable streets.
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Arizona's Coconino National Forest is home to many campgrounds, including this one, where you can cast a line for trout or take in some hiking.
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South Dakota has an unearned reputation of being "a flyover" state. But it's home to gorgeous natural settings around cities like this one.
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Rub shoulders with celebrities at this swanky California resort, beloved for its five-star spa, on-site restaurants, beach access, pools, and other amenities.
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What was once a military fort is now a New Jersey state park where you'll find some short hiking trails, historic structures, and great fishing holes.
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As the biggest campground in a popular park, this spot fills up quickly — but if you can claim a site, it's worth it for the easy access to the park.
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For a full-blown feast of everything that makes Thailand magnificent, make a beeline for its largest lake, a vast network of waters with excitement everywhere.
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An award-winning lakeside park in Minnesota has one of the best beaches in America, fishing, and fun for the whole family with its amenities.
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Outdoor lovers and retirees will likely feel at home in this Canadian town equipped with scenic trails, a large hospital, and a charming Main Street.
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Let your pup run free at this massive recreational area outside Portland. You can enjoy miles of off-leash trails in marshy terrain next to a river.
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A military fort considered one of the best preserved from its era is an abandoned military fort between Texas and San Angelo.
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Deep in Idaho's mountain wilderness, this new state park features riverfront cabins, access to vast hiking trails, and fishing along a snow-fed river.
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Retirees looking to Asia often land on Thailand, but another stunning tropical destination boasts beach town living and scrumptious street food (on the cheap).
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The Pennsylvania Wilds is home to a gorgeous state forest that features an expansive and rugged landscape, along with a range of hiking trails and campsites.
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The Golden State is full of interesting old forts, but few carry the cultural legacy of Russia's imprint on the area like this modern-day state park.
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Universal's Islands of Adventure is about to go through some changes, including the shuttering of one of the park's lands, and with it a popular restaurant.
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In Kentucky's Appalachian Mountains, this protected old-growth forest features towering ancient trees, sandstone overlooks, and secluded trails.
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From Gothic Revival castles to Gilded Age estates, these imposing structures lay ruined despite long histories of wealth, luxury, and grandeur.
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This Midwest destination is a waterfront city in Minnesota that could get you that New England feel and experience without having to head to the Northeast.
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This community is right along the Mighty Mississippi and has several relaxing riverfront parks that take full advantage of its beautiful setting.
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Located near a scenic mountain and far from most cities, this lake state park in Idaho is an underrated gem for camping, fishing, and paddling enthusiasts.
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Poland has more than 270 miles of coastline on the Baltic Sea, and there's one coastal city that's been a renowned summer getaway for more than a century.
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The Midwest has so much to offer, from metropolitan hubs like the Windy City to charming nature escapes like this one that you simply can't miss.
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This historical Nashville shopping center is back after a multi-year renovation, and you can now shop and dine at both fresh and familiar establishments.
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This mountain lake in Kentucky features calm paddling waters, waterfront campgrounds, scenic fishing spots, and wooded hiking trails beside rocky bluffs.
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On the shores of Lake Superior in Ontario, you'll find a range of campgrounds, hiking destinations, and beaches offering scenic views of the water.
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