Between LA And San Diego Is A Scenic State Beach With Waterfront Camping
This Southern California coastal spot offers oceanfront camping, sandy shoreline, surfing, swimming, sunset views, and easy access from San Diego County.
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The Underrated Tropical Island In Florida You've Probably Never Heard Of
This nearly 80-acre island off the coast of Florida offers a unique place to snorkel, swim, hike, and camp, and it's only accessible by boat.
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America's Longest Hiking Trail Loop Is A Scenic 6,800+ Mile Journey Full Of Outdoor Adventure
This massive loop trail in the American West combines several other iconic trails and passes through 75 wilderness areas for a challenging adventure.
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America's Cleanest Lake In 2026 Is A Pacific Northwest Gem For Swimming And Family Fun
This clean, crystal-clear lake offers visitors two different experiences: a backcountry escape on its upper half or family fun around its lower section.
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Denver's Largest Mountain Park Is A Scenic Escape With Bison And Continental Divide Views
This Denver Mountain Parks gem boasts 2,400 acres of space where bisons roam, hikers can hit the trails, and explorers can take in stunning panoramas.
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Sandwiched Between Dallas And Houston Is An Underrated Texas City With Parks And Lake Fun
This smaller Texas city was once home to a local iconic figure and is packed with historical attractions, nature escapes, and delicious eats.
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One Of America's Longest Hiking Trails Offers 4,800 Miles Of Scenic Outdoor Adventure
The longest National Scenic Trail in the U.S. takes hikers across eight states, passing lakes, rivers, mountains, and prairies for an epic outdoor adventure.
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Situated Between Austin And Waco Is An Underrated Texas City With Fun Lake Recreation
Though often overshadowed by other nearby destinations, this Central Texas city is the place to go for a relaxing lakeside vacation full of boating and fishing.
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You Can Visit Two Of California's Stunning, Neighboring National Parks In One Trip
See the world's biggest trees, the highest mountain in the contiguous U.S., natural caves, and more in these adjacent California national parks.
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Goodbye Big Bear, So Long Lake Tahoe: This Sierra Nevada Lake Is A Serene Nature Gem
Escape to the mountains of California and discover this lesser-known lake that offers a serene setting for swimming, hiking, fishing, and camping.
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Indiana's Largest Reservoir Is An Outdoor Haven For Fishing, Boating, And Coastal Fun
Though Indiana is far from the ocean, you can still have a day of fun on the water at this local lake with beaches, fishing spots, and campgrounds.
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Between Newcastle Upon Tyne & Edinburgh Is England's Coastal Village With A Historic Castle
This charming English village is packed with history, from its vast castle grounds and church to a unique museum honoring a local Victorian hero.
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Wisconsin's Largest Man-Made Lake Is A Scenic Gem With Fishing And Fun Coastal Vibes
At over 23,000 acres, this man-made Wisconsin lake offers plenty of space for boating, paddling, fishing, and swimming, with cabins and campsites nearby.
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Oregon's Largest Artificial Lake Is An Outdoor Gem Surrounded By Scenic Mountains
This 53-mile-long lake in Oregon is a destination for unique desert scenery, hiking, camping, boating, and paddling, surrounded by mountains and canyons.
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Between Tulsa And Wichita Lies A Scenic Artificial Lake For Swimming And Waterfront Camping
Go fishing, camp under the stars, rent a pontoon boat, hike the trails, and swim at two different beaches at this man-made Oklahoma reservoir.
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Oregon's Picturesque Lake In The Cascade Mountains Offers A Peaceful Nature Escape
Those who love nature but hate crowds can take solace in this beautiful mountain escape in the Beaver State, complete with camping, diving, hiking, and boating.
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Not Yosemite, Not Rocky Mountain: This National Park Has The Most Backcountry Campsites
Outdoor adventurers looking for a hiking challenge with stunning views and distinct geological features should book a trip to this popular national park.
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A Brand-New Campground Is Coming To California's Least Visited National Park
Escape to this quiet, uncrowded California national park and spend the night at its newest campground, shaded by oak trees and falling asleep to ocean waves.
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Between Jacksonville And Orlando Is A Peaceful Riverside State Park For Camping & Boating
This laid-back, picturesque state park on Florida's Atlantic coast is an ideal spot for paddling, fishing, camping, spotting manatees, and eating gator bites.
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This New State Park In Kansas Is An Outdoor Lake Haven For Hiking And Camping
One area beloved by hikers and bikers for decades has now been converted into Kansas' new state park, complete with campsites, trails, and a lake.
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One Of North America's Longest Hiking Trails Is A 4,400-Mile Trek From Florida To Canada
Spanning thousands of miles and several months, this epic hike will take you from the islands of the Florida Keys to the mountains of Maine and into Canada.
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One Of America's Most Dangerous Hikes Is Also The Most Beautiful Trail In Hawaii
This Hawaiian trail may have gorgeous scenery, but it also comes with unstable terrain, steep elevation gains, and possible inclement weather.
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Between Chicago & Milwaukee Is Illinois' Beach State Park For Family Fun On Lake Michigan
Escape the city at this Illinois state park, boasting 6 miles of sandy coastline, nature preserves, hiking trails, hundreds of campsites, and diverse wildlife.
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Between Orlando And Gainesville, This Florida State Park Offers Beautiful Natural Springs
Hop in a glass-bottom boat, paddle, hike, and even camp around the crystal-clear natural springs in this scenic state park in North Central Florida.
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The 'Grand Canyon Of Colorado' Is An Awesome National Park With Unique Views
This Colorado national park is a peaceful, underrated gem, with a steep, 48-mile-long canyon that's a playground for adventurers and photographers alike.
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Between Tallahassee And Gainesville Is Florida's River City With Nearby Natural Springs
This inland Florida destination is known as the "Gateway to the Springs" for its handful of local natural springs, plus a unique river for days spent outdoors.
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Forget Sequoia National Park, Head To This Stunning California State Forest Instead
This hidden-gem forest in California is home to over 4,500 of the largest old-growth giant sequoias in the state and doesn't have fees or massive crowds.
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