15 Best Lakes in Georgia

Lake Varner

The majority of lakes in the state of Georgia are created by dams, and most of the lakes on our list are just that. These lakes offer great fishing and recreational boating, from small quiet lakes to mammoth party lakes, whatever you are looking for can be found in the great state of Georgia. Each …

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14 Best Lakes in New York State

Lake George

The 27th largest state in the country, New York has an eclectic mix of terrain that ranges from great valleys to tailored urban landscapes. It is home to the Great Appalachian Valley, the Allegheny Plateau, the massive Adirondack Park and the magnificent Niagara Falls. The 141,300 square kilometre state stretches from the North Atlantic Ocean …

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15 Best Lakes in North Carolina

Lake Fontana

North Carolina is overflowing with wonderful lakes to visit! From the stunning Appalachian Mountains to the west, extending all the way to the Atlantic Ocean on the east, there is going to be something for everyone on this list. Fishing and waterskiing are both popular activities in North Carolina so be sure to pack your …

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15 Best Lakes in Texas

Lake Travis 

The USA’s second largest state, Texas is home to mountains, rivers and lowlands. It also has many different climates, though in general, Texas is quite hot and humid, particularly in the summer months. Many residents head to a lake to escape the heat and enjoy boating, fishing or swimming, and there are plenty to choose …

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15 Best Swimming Holes in Vermont

Bristol Falls (Bartlett Falls)

The northeastern state of Vermont is known for maple syrup, but it’s more likely the wide open spaces that will attract you to visit. A state for all seasons, go to play in the snow in the winter or relish the great outdoors in summer. Vermont is one of the least populous states, so if …

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15 Best Swimming Holes in Arkansas

Lake Sylvia

With over 600,000 acres of lakes and nearly 10,000 miles of streams and rivers, you might expect Arkansas would have some great spots for you to enjoy. At once home to Johnny Cash and Bill Clinton, the state has attracted other notable figures to its waters including Franklin D Roosevelt, Babe Ruth, and Al Capone. …

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14 Best Lakes in Pennsylvania

Lake Nockamixon

The ‘Keystone State’, Pennsylvania is a landlocked state in the northeast corner of the USA, with the Appalachian Mountains running through it. It is bordered by six other states, as well as boasting 82 kilometres of coastline along Lake Erie. Pennsylvania is a state made up of cities, mountains, rivers and valleys, as well as …

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15 Best Places to Visit in Kenya

Amboseli National Park

Kenya lies at the very heart of the East African Rift Valley. A place of world-class wildlife viewing and legendary game reserves, it’s surely amongst the most-visited of countries in the region. Just check out the bucket-list-busting migrations that take place in the vast Mara, or look to the soaring heights of Mount Kenya, surrounded …

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15 Best Small Towns to Visit in South Dakota

Deadwood

It’s not a big challenge to find small towns in South Dakota.  It’s one of the least populated states in the US.  In fact, Hillview and White Rock each have only three inhabitants.  The flip side to low populations means that South Dakota is a fantastic place to visit! Sage coloured prairie land as far …

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15 Best Romantic (Weekend) Getaways in Indiana

Omni Severin Hotel

While you might scratch your head at first when you try to think of what Indiana offers for vacations, wonder no more. In this stretch of the American Midwest, home to cornfields and some of the Great Lakes, couples can escape into pure bliss. Between the rolling countryside of rural Indiana and the bustling capital …

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