TRAVEL Lake Michigan Door County, Wisconsin For Midwestern hospitality, cherry picking and fish boils, head to Northern Wisconsin's Door County. There are loads of family-friendly lake-side inns and cottages from which to choose. Explore five sprawling state parks, 19 county parks and thousands of acres of wilderness.
Bike along tree-covered lanes, tour local lighthouses, and take your pick of 53 sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Canoeing, kayaking, sailing and other water sports are plentiful. Spend an afternoon in search of arts and crafts and tasty ice cream cones.
For more: doorcounty.com Lake Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene, Idaho This Northern Idaho playground is home to more than 55 lakes, including the namesake recreation area, where an endless array of water and land-based adventures lure visitors. Families opt for boating, fishing, kayaking and jet boating, but make time to enjoy the biking and hiking that are also in abundance.
Stay at the Coeur d'Alene Resort for amenities that include watercraft rentals, spa time, outdoor dining and a lakeside infinity pool. Play a round on the resort's golf course that is home to the world's only floating green. The t own, just 30 minutes from Spokane, Washington, has eclectic shopping, festivals, fairs and art walks, creating a vacation option for everyone.
For more: visitidaho.org or cdaresort.com Lake Powell Page, Arizona Spectacular red-hued rock formations rise from the water's edge.
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