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A quiet, charming town by the Blue Ridge Mountains provides more than enough opportunities to hike, fish, paddle, boat, sightsee -- and enjoy fine wine.
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Pennsylvania has many sights to see, including a certain state park that's perfect for hikers. Its trails aren't the easiest, but they offer stellar views.
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If you want to leave the city life behind and escape to a serene lakeside setting, we know just the place that'll do the trick. See where you should head.
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In Central Illinois, you'll find a unique lake that has unusually warm temperatures, no matter the time of year, and you can fish for crappie or camp nearby.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is beautiful, but it gets quite busy. You can beat the crowds by checking out this Kentucky alternative instead.
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Florida is home to a wide variety of terrain, and this state park near Tallahassee features rare wildlife, brackish waters, and all kinds of campsites.
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If you're in Central Pennsylvania, you'll want to check out this underrated state park that offers fun on the lake with views of mountains all around you.
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Just where you'd least expect it, this state forest is a stone's throw from some of the Panhandle's most popular beaches and features countless hiking options.
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The marina can hook you up with anything from jet boats to canoes, whether you want to waterski, catch some trout, or just relax at the lakeside campgrounds.
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