These 12 lakes go to all the right extremes—highest, deepest, clearest—and showcase nature at its most spectacular. Soak up the views from a boat, a cable car, a trailhead, or a castle tower.

Picturesque spots that are definitely worth a visit. — -- intro: When summer hits, travelers have beaches on the brain and lakeside retreats are often overlooked for their larger, sandier (and ...

With thousands of lakes scattered across the country, chances are good that you're no farther than a tankful of gas away from a great lake. But not all are created equal: some lakes won Mother ...

As someone who's visited all 63 major US national parks, I think some of the most beautiful include Acadia, Grand Teton, ...

Located south of Birmingham, Lay Lake is a stunning 12,000-acre, tree-lined reservoir in Alabama. The lake is best known for boating and fishing, as the lake is home to abundant supplies of largemouth ...

Why do you love travel? Is it about rare architecture or world-class museums? Food you’ve never tried before? Immersing yourself in a different culture? Or could it be about experiencing amazing ...