Love the water? California is home to the No. 1 lake in the nation, according to USA Today readers.

These picturesque beaches have a lot to offer, including some of the best scenery you've ever seen - check them out on your next trip for a fun adventure.

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Lowdown: Located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the Pine River along U.S. 31, which heads into Petoskey. Distinction: One of the best lake towns in ...

Charter fishing captains and recreational weekend-only walleye anglers have been astounded at the nonstop walleye fishing in ...

Charter fishing captains and recreational weekend-only walleye anglers have been astounded at the nonstop walleye fishing in ...

Big Bear Lake combines small-town charm with outdoor adventure in a way that feels like stepping into a parallel universe ...

A fireworks show is set to be held as scheduled despite concerns from thousands of people who say the fireworks could have potentially harmful effects on the area's bald eagles.

Two other upstate waterways, one in Western New York and one in the Adirondacks, also made the list of the nation's best ...

Friends of Big Bear Valley described in a Facebook post and petition how fireworks risk the safety of Jackie, Shadow, Sunny ...

Two other Upstate waterways, one in Western New York and one in the Adirondacks, also made the list of the nation's best ...