The Clermont chain of lakes is a system of interconnected bodies of water about 30 miles west of Orlando, Florida. Clermont is the heart of this multilake community, nestled along Lake Minneola and close to Lake Louisa, the largest in the chain. Enjoy small-town charms, from shopping in th...
Lake Cumberland is actually a reservoir that was formed by the Cumberland River when Wolf Creek Dam was built in 1952 as a source to generate hydro-power. According to the Kentucky Department of Tourism, "Lake Cumberland is one of the largest and most visited lakes in the Eastern United Stat...
the waves (or lack thereof), level of seclusion, public transportation and accessible parking, whether there's a boardwalk, activities, and even the amount of shade. Some beaches are found next to crystalline lakes, while others are beneath the peaks of majestic mountain ranges. Some...
Hidden Lakes Trail Meyers Beach Sea Caves Trail Dig Deeper The Best Musical Artists From Wisconsin Also ranks #1 on The Best Beer In Every State 85 votes A great hiking state? 30 Kentucky Photo: edlitmus Flickr CC BY 2.0 Notable Hikes: Battleship Rock Trail in Natural Bridge State...
An enormous region of nearly two million acres of dense forests, high peaks and lakes and nine wilderness areas,Inyocovers a good chunk of California's Eastern Sierra and White Mountains. Encompassing a vast network of trails and campgrounds, there are ranger stations in Lone Pine, Bishop, Mamm...
A vacation at Yosemite National Park in California is all about reconnecting with nature. Spend your visit checking out world-famous landmarks like Half Dome and Glacier Point or hiking Cathedral Lakes, the Mist Trail and other popular paths. You'll also want to spend time admiring Yosemite's...
Switzerland, officially called the Swiss Confederation, is a small country in Central Europe made up of 16,000 square miles of glacier-carved Alps, lakes and valleys. It is one of the world’s wealthiest countries, and has been well-known for its neutrality. GDP$885 billion Population8.85 mi...
Bears are sometimes spotted along the waterfront of Annette Lake in Jasper National Park © BGSmith / Shutterstock 7. Annette Lake, Alberta Best beach for wildlife LandlockedAlbertarelies on its lakes to entertain summer beachcombers. While the province has plenty of watery escapes to lure the ...
and freshwater fish on your hands. This region encompasses some of California’s most prolific fisheries including San Diego, Los Angeles, Dana Point, and Catalina Island. Between a variety of lakes, rivers, flats, reefs, islands, and endless deep sea, you might be wondering where to start!
The 48-mile circuit circumnavigates the alpine “Sisters” (North, Middle, and South), linking several different trails (including the Pacific Crest Trail) as it passes by 9,180-foot Broken Top, a stratovolcano, and offers plenty of blue-green lakes in between. But as a jaded Oregonian...