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In northern Arizona, it’s a scorching summer day, and you want to cool down. Most tourists to northern Flagstaff are unaware of how much water is all around them. There are a ton of lakes, streams, rivers, and bathing holes where you may go swimming. Others are a bit more off the beaten route and … Read more

One of our favorite weekend activities in Oklahoma is floating the Illinois River! Just outside of Tahlequah, there is a portion of the Illinois River that is in Oklahoma; this area is well-liked for floating. It’s easy to see why with miles of calm river to float and gorgeous cascading cliffs nearby. If you are … Read more

Outdoor activities are available year-round in Plumas, in northern California. This pristine wilderness covers a wide range. There are lakes where you may swim and fish. There are several hiking and off-roading paths. Snow brings out cross-country skiers and snowmobilers, so the fun doesn’t end in the winter. Whatever your preferred outdoor activity, this park … Read more

The only thing better than camping—especially in a forested or coastal setting—is free camping. There is enough free camping in California, a state renowned for its natural beauty, to keep you traveling for months or perhaps years.Even if the majority of national parks don’t allow free camping, you may find the ideal spot outside on … Read more

Some of the most fascinating paddling in the area can be found around Amelia Island and Nassau County. Many of the area’s journeys include gorgeous backgrounds of beaches and salt marshes, but Nassau County also offers a trip that has elements of the Okefenokee Swamp in it. Northeast Florida provides paddlers a broad range of … Read more

On the Colorado Indian Tribes Reservation, a 1,253-acre preserve that contains a 312-acre park and 250 acres of water habitat is one of the best places in the region for bird viewing and hiking. Around 350 different native and migratory bird species inhabit the area or stop by during yearly migrations. The Colorado River backwater … Read more

Since the time that our children were infants, our family has gone camping together. Outdoor experiences were probably more exciting at some times for our kids than at other others. We wouldn’t have it any other way—camping with our children was interesting, challenging, and enjoyable.Any parent of a toddler is aware of the occasional challenges … Read more

There’s so much to do in Burnsville, with two breweries, several parks, plenty of restaurants, a gorgeous lake, a performance center, coffee shops, and a place to go skiing and snow tubing! Burnsville, which is roughly 20 miles from both Minneapolis and St. Paul, is often neglected, yet it has much more to offer than … Read more

If you visit Fall Creek Falls State Park on a hot summer day, you’ll have your pick of various places to cool down. A big pool of water near the campsite is the Fall Creek Falls swimming area. On hot southern days, you’ll notice a lot of people here. Can you swim in Fall Creek … Read more

Most visitors come to Yellowstone National Park to witness colorful hot springs, wildlife in its natural environment, active geysers, and waterfalls pouring down rock faces. “Can you swim in Yellowstone Lake” is still a concern on everyone’s mind on hot summer days when temperatures soar. Is Yellowstone National Park swimmable? Swimming is permitted in Yellowstone, … Read more