The U.S. is home to some seriously spectacular lakes, but the most famous tend to get overcrowded with visitors. Head to one of these gems instead.

About 50 fourth graders from Frankfort’s Second Street Elementary School traveled to the North YMCA in Lexington for water safety instruction ahead of the upcoming pool season.

If you’re looking for a place that blends natural beauty with small-town charm, the Finger Lakes region checks every box. This area offers many scenic views and stretches all the way across upstate ...

Possum Kingdom Lake is one of Texas’s most beautiful bodies of water. The water is remarkably clear and blue, surrounded by ...

Swimmable Cities is a global alliance of local government officials, experts and advocates working to make urban waterways clean enough to swim in. Jan de Groen / Swimmable Cities ...

There are lakes, and then there’s Lake Phelps at Pettigrew State Park in Creswell, North Carolina, which is in a category all its own. This isn’t one of those murky bodies of water where you can’t see ...

Little progress has been made despite 40 years of cleanup on Leech Lake Reservation. Locals fear for the health of surrounding lakes and the Mississippi River downstream.

Think you’ve seen North Carolina? These underrated state parks reveal wild landscapes and quiet adventures most visitors miss ...

TROOPERS SAY THE DRIVER STAYED ON SCENE ONLY ON WESH TWO, THE RACE TO SAVE A DYING LAKE IN LAKE COUNTY. THE COUNTY IS NOW TAKING ACTION TO KILL OFF ALGAE THAT’S KILLING WILDLIFE. IT’S ALL HAPPENING ON ...

Learn when crappie spawn, where to find them, and the best lures to use. Here's what you need to know to catch spring crappie.

Escape to a serene lakeside retreat in Louisiana where glassy waters, quiet mornings, and laid-back Southern vibes create the perfect weekend reset.

From mountain peaks to coastal shores, these North Carolina campgrounds offer scenic escapes for every type of camper.