If you don't mind a challenging hike, plan a trip to this collection of lakes in California, where you can swim, camp, and take in the natural scenery.
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Follow in the footsteps of a 19th-century explorer while spotting flora and fauna on the 22-mile off-roading trail in this western national park.
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Though Florida is best known for its beaches, this Sunshine State city boasts a warm, mineral-rich spring, and visitors can swim in its waters.
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In one unique Midwest city, you'll soon find a record-breaking water roller coaster with a 75-foot drop and speeds of 45 mph across its 1,000-foot track.
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While the Sierra Nevada Mountains are hardly a hidden gem, this area known as the "Lost Sierra" offers a quiet getaway with serene campsites and stunning views.
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Spot wildlife, hike trails lined with colorful flowers, and camp under pitch-black skies ideal for stargazing in this desert escape in California.
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Get a taste of the tropics on this Canadian island, bursting with stunning views, beaches for swimming, hiking trails, and local food and art.
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This unique trail in California offers off-roading enthusiasts over 20 miles of challenging terrain, nature, and breathtaking scenery from its high elevation.
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With four beaches, scenic hiking trails, delicious seafood, and even a famous Taco Bell location, this Northern California city is ideal for a coastal getaway.
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With more than 1,100 miles of trails, including some winter paths, this national park has the most miles of hiking routes of any national park in the country.
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Considered one of Amtrak's most scenic routes, this California train ride stretches for 351 miles and includes stops in several popular coastal cities.
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Camp, hike, spot colorful wildflowers, and take in the stunning, starry night skies at this uncrowded canyon park in south-central California.
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Everything is bigger in Texas, including this record-breaking giga dive roller coaster, with a 309-foot climb, a beyond-vertical drop, and speeds of 87 mph.
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This California city, with its upscale hotels and wellness culture, helped put surfing on the map, thanks to visiting pro wave riders and a surf rock singer.
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In 2026, two U.S. airports made the list of the world's most beautiful air hubs for their innovative architectural design, efficiency, and visitor experience.
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If you ever dreamed of living inside a national park, like one couple in Montana's Glacier National Park, there's a loophole that might make it possible.
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This abandoned and once-flooded amusement park in New Orleans is set to rise again as a water park and entertainment hub thanks to a massive redevelopment.
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When driving to Yellowstone National Park, consider taking this seasonal route through mountains and national forests to see wildlife and stunning scenery.
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The sparkling blue and red waters produced by bioluminescence can be spotted along California's coast, especially at these five specific beaches.
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When you think of Illinois, water activities aren't typically the first thing you think of. But the largest water park in the state might change your view!
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Maine is an ideal summer vacation destination. Skip planning and follow this detailed weekend itinerary written by a true local expert for Ogunquit and York.
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In one California coastal city, a common beach day activity is now against the rules and could cost you $1,000 if you fail to follow the new guidelines.
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Less than two hours north of NYC is a cozy, riverside village with a charming main street, preserved architecture and historical sites, and nature escapes.
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With a population of just a few hundred residents, this small town in New York's Finger Lakes region boasts a calm atmosphere ideal for a relaxing trip.
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This coastal park offers the only California beach where vehicles can legally be driven on the sand, along with primitive camping and wildlife sightings.
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You don't need to fly to Paris to experience romance. From New York to California, these romantic U.S. cities are a perfect escape for couples.
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For a kid-friendly summer escape, take a day trip outside of Los Angeles to this swimming reservoir, outfitted with floating obstacles at its splash park.
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