McCarty’s Cove, a small beach near downtown, offers the perfect swimming spot on warm summer days, with the historic Marquette Harbor Lighthouse standing guard nearby. The lighthouse itself, built in ...

For an affordable lakeside getaway, head to this Pennsylvania city near Erie with quiet lakeside campgrounds and small-town ...

There's a recreational reservoir that Colorado residents know well, as it's open all year and offers plenty of trails, ...

Discover hidden lakes in Louisiana that locals treasure, offering serene views, peaceful escapes, and natural beauty off the ...

their crystal-clear waters and smooth limestone ledges creating natural swimming pools that locals often prefer to the sometimes choppy lake beaches. The water in these quarry pools, filtered through ...

Roasting marshmallows around the fire, telling scary stories under the stars and running around the campgrounds are only just ...

For a fun mix of outdoor recreation, coastal views, and local cuisine, head to this New York village that offers copious ...

Discover these peaceful lakes in New Jersey where you can relax, explore nature, and escape the usual crowds and noise.

At the end of September, swim beach advocate Olivia Lundeen emailed each of the 11 candidates vying for a Loveland City Council seat and got nearly all of them to join her cause.

To the dismay of advocates and residents, the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority proposed a plan at a Wednesday meeting ...

At the end of a hike through a forested wilderness area on the shore of this Michigan lake, you'll be rewarded with swimming ...

Catch a wave or watch the surfers at North Beach—Sheboygan’s claim to fame as "The Malibu of the Midwest" and one of the best freshwater surf spots in the world. Explore the Art Preserve, which ...