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Hidden On The Georgia-South Carolina Border Is A Lake State Park With Wildly Charming Cottages And Campsites

Travelers on the hunt for a little peace and quiet, maybe with some fun water-based activities sprinkled in, will want to ...
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Louisiana's Gulf Coast Waterpark Is A White Sand Beach Gem With A Clear Lake, Inflatable Fun, And Sports

A waterpark at the beach might sound like overkill, but you and your family will have endless fun swimming at this underrated ...
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26 Best Lakes for Swimming in the U.S. This Summer

Set at the base of the snow-capped Rockies in Northwestern Montana, sparkling Whitefish Lake is incredibly scenic. And whether you choose to join the crowd at City Beach in Whitefish (where you can ...
The State

Craving a swim? Lake Murray doesn’t offer much in the way of public access

The opening of South Carolina’s newest state park has become a flash point for conversations about access to one of the state’s biggest lakes. With Pine Island scheduled to open to the public in ...
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This U.S. Lake Is So Clear and Turquoise It's Nicknamed the 'Caribbean of the North'—and You Can Swim, Snorkel, and Scuba in It

Visitors come for boating, snorkeling, fishing, and exploring scenic trails or nearby small towns with great food and local charm. It’s considered a hidden Midwest gem thanks to its Caribbean-like ...
The Herald SC

Try these two Rock Hill swim beaches to cool down and get a break from the heat

Visitors to Rock Hill Lake Park take advantage of the beach and swimming area this month. The city-run park is only the second public swimming area on Lake Wylie. TRACY KIMBALL ...
Des Moines Register

Reader's Digest ranks an Iowa lake one of the best for swimming. Its water might be unsafe

An Iowa lake has been named one of the 26 best lakes for swimming in the U.S. this summer, according to the Reader's Digest. But is it actually safe for swimming? The Iowa Department of Natural ...