For an affordable space to be outside and enjoy nature near San Jose, check out this sprawling park with camping, sandy lakefront beaches, and great trails.
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Travelers who want a place with good Southern food, plenty of history, scenic outdoor areas, and great shopping should head to this underrated Alabama city.
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Just outside of Seattle, Washington sits a walkable, friendly lake town with plenty of outdoor recreation. Here's how to make the most of this gem.
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One of the best features of the River North neighborhood in Chicago is its Riverwalk, which transformed from an industrial zone to a pedestrian paradise.
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Tucked near the Utah-Idaho border, this mountain enclave is the perfect spot for those who want to avoid throngs of tourists and still enjoy the great outdoors.
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Scuba diving is one of the best adventures one can take. If you're interested in getting certified, here are five destinations in the Midwest to consider.
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The Pacific Ocean is one of California's main attractions, but not the only body of water worth visiting. Near Bakersfield is a beautiful lake.
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Nothing soothes the soul like a weekend of camping, swimming, and fishing to your heart's content — and you can get it all at this lake in Tennessee.
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Lake Superior is home to over 500 shipwrecks that visitors can see for themselves, whether by diving or glass-bottom boat tours that reveal their scars.
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Located in California's East Bay, this city pairs beautiful shoreline views with regional parks, walkable trails, and a growing lineup of must-try restaurants.
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A massive recreation area near Sacramento blends verdant forests, rushing rivers, and rugged trails into a peaceful yet adventurous California escape.
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Known as the Central Park of Fort Lauderdale, this state park in the city offers a tranquil escape for fishing, paddling, hiking, cycling, and more outdoor fun.
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The U.S. is full of lakes, but the Great Lakes get all the attention. For your next trip, check out one of the five biggest lakes after the Great Lakes.
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This Wisconsin town is a hidden gem for fun on the water, charming and walkable streets, camping, and public art in the form of murals and sculptures.
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Sometimes, the middle of nowhere is the exact place you want to be, as folks who've been to the "Fishing Capital of Kentucky" will tell you.
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This town in the heart of the Colorado Rockies is near the state's oldest dude ranch, hiking trails, and a reservoir where you can camp, boat, and fish.
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This mountain spot offers beautiful scenery, fishing, and a great location to unwind outdoors — there's even the possibility of striking gold!
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Discover the ‘Little Bahamas of the East’ in West Virginia, where wine, swimming, paddleboarding, rock climbing, and fishing await in this charming city.
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Take a dip in Oregon at the five cleanest lakes the state has to offer, where you can fish, kayak, hike, boat, or dive, with visibility of over 100 feet.
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This Pennsylvania borough is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with its local lake and river, campgrounds, forested trails, and gorgeous views.
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The Bluegrass State has its fair share of gorgeous swimming holes, but here are some of the most notable, most beautiful, and most pristine lakes in the state.
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This tiny town is located next to the deepest lake in Alabama. It's a perfect location for watersports like boating, kayaking, and fishing as well as hiking.
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For an underrated but gorgeous destination in Washington, head to this rural town with plenty of fishing, two scenic state parks, and a gorgeous waterfall.
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When visiting Sacramento, make sure to get out of the city and explore this lakeside gem of a suburb with great food, shopping, and outdoor recreation.
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This affluent yet laid-back section of Santa Cruz boasts a relaxed beach, numerous eateries and cafes, and a family-friendly natural history museum.
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Oregon is home to over 1,400 named lakes, but this one is hard to beat for its stunning views, outdoor recreation opportunities, and cozy campgrounds.
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New Mexico isn't all dry. This man-made lake provides the best of both the desert and the beach, with gorgeous views, watersports, and camping spots.
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