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Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort

This family-friendly campground is packed with amenities. Sports lovers can engage in softball, volleyball, basketball, or mini-golf. Or you could relax in the heated pool or hot tub.  The lake offers various water activities, such as swimming, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The beach features swings, picnic areas, playgrounds, and grills. Fishing enthusiasts can catch bluegill, crappie, bass, northern pike, catfish, striped bass, carp, and more. There is also a leash-free dog park. Kids will like the kiddie pool and themed activities organized on a weekend basis. Campers can choose from water and electricity or full hook-up RV and tent sites. Each of those has its own fire ring and a picnic table. Park trailer rentals are available too. The campground is located at 32223 N US Hwy 12, Volo, IL 60073. For more information, click here.

I-64 KOA Campground

Located in Grayville is a old west themed campground that will completely blow your mind! Head to the Old West and camp like they did during the Gold Rush at this campsite. This fun campground,has RV and tent sites, as well as cabins to rent.  The campground is packed with fun western themed activities the whole family can enjoy.  There is panning for gold, the critter gorge, and the hen house hoedown shooting gallery. As well as a huge playground, mini golf course, and western saloon. Located at 200 Koehler St. Grayville, IL 62844. For more information, click here.

Giant Goose Ranch

This unique family-owned vacation destination in the Midwest is a hybrid of a campground, a sportsman’s club, a vacation resort, a working ranch, and a private recreational farm. Surrounded by more than 50 lakes, this place was developed into Sugar Knolls campground in 1954. Blessed with a plethora of fish and tradition, it has been a popular fishing spot in the area ever since. Spend a night in one of the cozy cabins with spectacular lake views, or rent a water and sewer RV site with 30/50 amp service. All sites are padded and have a picnic table. Unfortunately, tent camping isn’t available anymore. You can also borrow a boat and a golf cart. Should you get tired of the water activities, you can set off to explore the area’s Wildlife Prairie Park, Luthy Botanical Garden, or Caterpillar Museum. You simply can’t get bored around this campground. The campground is located at 25369 N Goose Ranch Rd, Canton, IL 61520. For more information, click here.

Blackwell Family Campground

Although the campground is close to the big city of Chicago, there are still plenty of ways to get involved in nature. This campground is situated inside the Blackwell Forest Preserve, which includes the beautiful Spring Brook, many nearby hiking trails and an expansive lake. It may be close to Chicago, but there are no signs of the city for miles. There are options for any type of camping you may be interested in at Blackwell Family Campground. There are wooded and semi-wooded spots with a gravel parking pad, a fire-pit and a picnic table. Each site offers electricity hook-up. The sites are close together; in a busy season, it might be hard to get some peace, but this is usually not the case. The campground is located in West Chicago, IL 60185. For more information, click here.

Whittington Woods Campground

Not only is this campground surrounded by nature, but there are also lots of opportunities to get out of the sun nearby. There is beautiful Rend Lake, complete with watersports and bike trails that surround the campground, but minutes away are shopping centers, golf courses, dancing halls and wineries. Whittington Woods Campground offers both cabins to rent and spaces for tents and RVs. They have a wide range of options, so it doesn’t matter if you like rustic or glamping, there is an option for you. If you really love the campground, you have the choice to rent by the month. While the reviews often mentioned the kind hosts and clean campground, the most boasted thing was the chickens. Most people don’t see free-range chickens on a daily basis, but you can at Whittington Woods Campground. The novelty of it is thrilling, and the eggs taste fantastic. The campground is located at 14297 IL-37, Whittington, IL 62897. For more information, click here.

Bond Falls

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The locals refer to Bond Falls as one of the most pictorial falls in the Midwest of Michigan. There are six different viewing locations and three platforms, which make great picture spots. You will be surrounded by natural beauty during your walk to the falls and will fall in love with the cascading water along the boardwalk. Many people enjoy Bond Falls for hiking, photography, enjoying a picnic or simply relaxing and taking in the glorious scenery.

Memorial Falls

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Memorial Falls are located close to the city of Munising. The falls are two similar cascades in bordering ravines, flowing on small rivulets. What is unique about Memorial Falls is the cave that lies behind them. You can get an incredible viewpoint from behind the sheet of falling water, and the pictures turn out beautifully. Depending on the season, the flow of water can vary. If there is lots of snow-melt or rainfall, the flow is heavier. Memorial Falls is a spot that will leave you with good memories. They are not well known, so your time at Memorial Falls will be intimate and reclusive.

Alger Falls

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Alger Falls lies one mile south of Munising. It is easy to walk to, but can also be seen from your vehicle. If you are stopping to take a look at the falls from your car, make sure you pull off the road far enough, as this is a busy highway. Alger Falls is located in Alger County and there are a few different waterfalls you can enjoy here. Just east of Munising, you will find Memorial Falls and Rudolph M. Olsen Memorial Falls. They are both found in a wooded area and are best viewed via a hike. The water of Alger Falls pours over the rocky ridges of Alger Creek. This place is worth checking out while touring around Michigan.

Laughing Whitefish Falls

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The charmingly named Laughing Whitefish Falls are positioned three miles north of Sundell. This scenic site is great for picnics because of its outdoor facilities. The hike is only one mile long and is great for all ages and fitness levels. The trail itself is quite beautiful, especially during the spring months when everything is blooming. You will be walking through the forest, so come prepared with bug spray and appropriate attire. The falls are very beautiful; they flow over limestone bluffs into a ravine – at which some people choose to go fishing. There is also a stairway leading to the bottom of the water flow.

Douglass Houghton Falls

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At 100 feet tall, Douglass Houghton Falls are an impressive sight and are popular amongst the locals and students in Michigan. A few years back, the landowners had to cut access to part of the trails due to numerous accidents from disintegrating cliff walls. You can still access the area by following Hammell Creek upstream from Lake Linden to see this majestic waterfall rebounding off volcanic rock. If you continue down the green creek valley, you will have incredible views of Torch Lake. Douglass Houghton Falls is definitely a high point of Copper Country.

Cedar Creek Falls

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Cedar Creek Falls is formed by an overflow dam on Cedar Creek in southwest Olathe, Kansas just above Lake Olathe. There is a flow of water year around, but Cedar Creek Falls is most impressive in the spring or after a heavy rain. Lake Olathe is a 170 acre lake surrounded by a 208 acre community park. Olathe Lake has fishing for bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, flathead catfish, green sunfish, largemouth bass, saugeye and wiper – this spot just below the falls is just one of the popular fishing spots on the lake. Cedar Creek Falls is located at 143rd street Olathe Kansas. For more information, click here.

Geary Waterfall

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Located south of Junction City in Kansas, Geary Waterfall is one of the most enthralling waterfalls you will find in the state. It is sourced from the Geary Fishing Lake outlet and is active during spring or after a massive rainfall. This waterfall is stunning. There are some trails you can take to reach the fall, although you may face steep slopes and mud. Water runs off the falls and seeps through the boulders to create tiny crystal falls. Geary Lake Falls is located south of Junction City. For more information, click here.

Drury Dam Waterfall

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This beautiful overflow waterfall is sourced from the Chikaskia River Dam. It is in Drury, close to the border between Kansas and Oklahoma. Drury Park, where the dam is built, is located 6.5 miles to the east of Caldwell. This waterfall and its surroundings hold a lot of history. The Drury Mill – ruined by a fire in the 50’s – sits beside the waterfall. In the high rainfall season, the brown waters flow heavily down the cliff, creating a beautifully large puddle of brown-white wash-off; it’s an awe-inspiring site. If you must visit a waterfall in Kansas, be sure to visit Drury first. Drury Dam Waterfall is located at 139-135 W 175th St S, in Caldwell, Kansas. For more information, click here.

Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area

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One of the most beautiful spots in Kansas is the Deep Creek Waterfall at Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area, a few miles southeast of Manhattan, Kansas.  The area is a popular destination, for fishing, hiking, and kayaking, or just relaxing next to the falls. Primitive camping is available at Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area, but only by special permit. To get to Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area from I-70, take exit 316 and go north on Deep Creek Road 5 miles. Turn right on Pillsbury Crossing Road approximately 2 miles to Pillsbury Crossing Lane. These are all dirt roads. For more information, click here.

Angel Falls

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This is one of the most scenic waterfalls in Kansas. Located in Sevenmile Creek, Lansing – close to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church – Angel Falls is a beautiful cascade brimming with colorful vegetation. There are some trails you can walk through to reach the falls easily. Surrounding the waterfall is an enthralling scenery of green vegetation and shrubs. It is an awe-inspiring sight during spring when there is a lot of water, and during the fall, with dazzling color all around. The best trail to the falls starts next to the church. Angel Falls is located at 900 Ida St, Lansing, KS 66043. For more information, click here.

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Dick’s Creek Falls

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Dick’s Creek Falls can be reached by following the Dick’s Creek Trail. The waterfall is 60-feet and drops into Dicks Creek in the Chattooga River. You will be at the center of lush greenery and tall hardwood trees. Towards the end of the hike, you will have stunning views of the Chattooga Basin, from the elevated bluffs. This hike is short and easy and great for all fitness levels.

Toccoa Falls

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Toccoa Falls is higher than the famous Niagara Falls in Canada and is one of the highest free-falling cascades discovered east of the Mississippi River. The water flows through the 1,000-acre campus and is a popular campus retreat. The falls are handicap accessible and are easily accessed through the gift shop. Children under six years of age get free entry, while adults and seniors can access for the minimal price of $1-2.

Amicalola Falls

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Amicalola Falls is the tallest waterfall in Georgia. It boasts stunning views of the hills surrounding the state park and is one of the seven wonders of Georgia. The meaning behind ‘Amicalola’ is ‘tumbling waters,’ which comes from the Cherokee language. Amicalola Falls offers many different viewpoints; from the valley looking out over the falls to the main cascade looking up at the cascade. This place is best enjoyed in the summer season, due to the quality of trails being maintained during the summer months.

Anna Ruby Falls

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Anna Ruby Falls is situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest, which is a very scenic area. The falls are made up of two creeks that cascade over the drop-offs. One creek is Curtis creek, at 153 feet, and the other is York Creek falls, which are 1/3 the size at 50 feet. The water at the bottom is known as Smith Creek, which then forms Smith Lake. There is a small fee to access the trailhead, at $3.00 per person. Gift shops, facilities, and snack machines are on site.

Bad Branch Falls

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Bad Branch Falls is unique, particularly because of the slanted rock formation and how the water flows down the rocks. Since the location is a bit isolated from the big cities, you will need to drive a bit in order to reach the trailhead. Once you approach the trailhead, the beauty begins. In terms of accessibility of the hike and difficulty level, this hike is great for all ages and abilities.

Maiden Voyage Boat Tours

Crystal Lake Cave

The beautiful rock formations found inside Crystal Lake Cave are literally two million years in the making. The cave system has been described as an underground labyrinth of wondrous mineral formations. The cave tour is a 45 minute guided tour, on flat paved walk ways. This tour takes you past some amazing formations, including; the Swiss Cottage Roof, the Lop-Eared Dog, The Cliff Dwellers, and the gorgeous Lost Gardens! The tour is well lit, and is ran by friendly, expert guides. Crystal Lake Cave Is located at 6684 Crystal Lake Cave Rd Dubuque, IA. For more information, click here.

Spook Cave Boat Tour

This scenic campground has been providing cave tours since 1955, and remains a popular destination for tourists today. Guided boat tours tell about the discovery and development of the cave. Formations are also pointed out and described. No walking involved; underground, out of the weather always 47°F. These tours are as much fun as they are educational. The Spook Cave & Campground is located at 13299 Spook Cave Rd. in McGregor. For more information, click here.

Grotto Of The Redemption

Often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world.  The Grotto of the Redemption is located in West Bend.  The Grotto is the world’s most complete man made collection of minerals, fossils, and precious gemstones, and is believed to be the largest grotto in the world.  The total value of all the rocks and minerals used in creating the grotto is over 4 million dollars. The grotto is one of the largest tourist attractions in Iowa with over 100,000 visitors annually. Located in West Bend, at 300 North Broadway street. For more information, click here.

Sky Tours

Sky Tours has 9 amazing lines, that will take you 70 feet above ground, on zip lines as long as 1,000 feet. During the tour, you will fly over the beautiful and historical Union Park. Each tour takes about two hours, and includes a bit of hiking from one platform to the next. The tour is open to anyone over the age of 10, who weighs between 70 and 270 lbs. Sky Tours can be found within the YMCA Union Park Camp at 11764 John F Kennedy road in Dubuque. For more information, click here.