The Midwest is full of hidden gems. And tucked along the shores of Lake Superior, you'll find a gorgeous state park in Minnesota teeming with natural beauty.

Why You Need To Go: Known as "Florida North," Grand Bend has all those beachy vibes and summer magic every Ontarian should experience at least once. The beach is home to a dreamy white sand shoreline ...

From fishing to snorkeling to canoeing, these national parks have plenty of opportunities for paddling adventures.

Epic summer adventure? Try splashing in all five Great Lakes in one day. Here are three routes you can try, including a no-passport way.

In the United States, there are plenty of notable lakes, with Lake Tahoe, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and others as common destinations. In June, the USA TODAY Reader's Choice Awards were revealed for ...

More than 278,000 people were warned of dangerous lake conditions and told to avoid swimming until conditions improve.

The Port Huron area has its own lakefront beaches, but you can check out some of USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards top beaches too.

Photographer David Zurick’s 'Third Coast' celebrates the Great Lakes’ 4,500-mile shoreline, which covers more distance than ...

It’s always fun telling people that Los Angeles, supposedly a place that only consists of sunny beaches and celebrities, also ...