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Westwood Lake is a tourist hot spot on Vancouver Island, just off the coast of the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The lake draws visitors not just for its watersports and local hiking trails, but also its large population of tr…
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Located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, Rochester has more than 2,000 acres of parklands sure to delight outdoor enthusiasts, according to the city's official tourism web site (see references section). Outdoor lovers can even op…
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North Carolina offers everything from beach vacations, backpacking along the Appalachian trail, quaint and quiet Southern towns, and chic bustling urban centers of art and culture. Where you choose as your vacation destination will lar…
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Longueuil, Quebec, is a mid-sized city that is located on the southern shores of the Saint Lawrence River, across from Montreal. Although the city is primarily an urban residential area, outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty of activiti…
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Meaford is a quiet municipality located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay. It is within the 'Georgian Triangle' region, a destination known for its all-season resorts with a summer theater festival, an opera house, some of Ontario'…
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Massapequa is a hamlet in Nassau County, in Long Island, New York. Located on the southern shores of the island, it is more or less a suburb of the Town of Oyster Bay. While close to the most populous area of the United States, Massap…
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Olympia, Washington, sits on the southern shores of Puget Sound and is home to the state capital. Visitors come from all over the world for political reasons, but the city also attracts tourists with its proximity to the Olympic Nation…
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Buford, Georgia, is located 25 miles north of Atlanta on the southern shores of Lake Lanier. Incorporated as the "Town of Buford" in 1872 and later named as a city in 1896, Buford has historic structures like the Bona Allen Mansion. Bu…
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Clear Lake State Park is a popular recreation area on the shores of the largest freshwater lake in California, and is bordered by Mendocino National Forest on its northern side and the town of Clear Lake on its southern side. Clear Lak…
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While Citrus County may be more famous for the manatees and springs along the coastline, a trek inland to Inverness will reward outdoor explorers with paddling on the Withlacoochee River, hiking along the Florida Trail, and aquatic and…
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Flathead Lake, Montana, is close to Glacier National Park, in the western portion of the state. The lake is fed by the Flathead and Swan Rivers. Visitors to the region can fly-fish, canoe, kayak, hike, rock climb, swim, ski, backpack a…
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Rainy Lake straddles the border between Minnesota and Canada. Its southern shores abut Voyageurs National Park. The campgrounds of the park are widely dispersed and reached by boat. Voyageurs requires a permit for overnight camping. Pe…
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Gulfport, Mississippi, is a beachfront city located along the southern shores of the state on the Gulf of Mexico. Many people visit to enjoy the variety of water and beach activities available such as volleyball, hiking, swimming, fish…
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The Outer Banks Islands are known for being one of the least expensive, yet most beautiful beaches in the United States. The Outer Banks is a 130-mile string of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, and is filled with unique…
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Nicknamed Texas' Rising Star, the city of Frisco lies just north of Dallas. Although the city does not provide any camping accommodations, nearby Lewisville Lake offers many options for travelers who are looking for campgrounds. Many s…
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