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• Best Midwest Road Trips: Lake Superior Circle Tour  

  The 1,200-mile Lake Superior Circle Tour is one of the world's greatest drives. Check out our 21 photos for a sampl...

• Ways to Love Lake of the Ozarks  

  To help you navigate Missouri's vast (and vastly popular) Lake of the Ozarks, we've picked some essential experienc...

• Michigan's Remote and Wild Isle Royale National Park  

  Wilderness reigns supreme and serene at one of the best-kept secrets in our national park system.

• Escape to Beaver Island, Michigan  

  A ferry ride across Lake Michigan ends at an island as relaxed as any in the Caribbean.

• Fantasy Islands: 7 Midwest Getaways  

  There might not be any tiki bars in sight, but islands sprinkled throughout the northern Midwest promise their own ...

• Our 10 Favorite Spots for a Summer Splash  

  These swimming destinations hidden in the heart of the Midwest will cool off even the hottest summer days.

• Best Midwest Road Trips: Lake Superior Circle Tour  

  The 1,200-mile Lake Superior Circle Tour is one of the world's greatest drives. Check out our 21 photos for a sampl...

• Laid-Back Family Lake Resorts  

  Minnesota's Detroit Lakes region keeps it old-school with wonderfully lost-in-time resorts that lure families back ...

• 25 Coolest Midwest Lake Vacation Spots  

  Whether you're searching for serenity or want to make a splash, we have the place for your perfect lakeside vacatio...

• A Tall Ship Adventure on the Great Lakes

  The wide-open water. The fresh, clean air. The sun on your face. The sails overhead, trapping the wind that alone ...

• Michigan's Lake Gogebic

• Beach It!

  Summer is synonymous with heading to the waterside. Here are some of the Midwest's best places to spend a day on th...

• Explore North Dakota's Devils Lake