Lake Martin The sweetest spot in Alabama may just be this lake, 80 miles southwest of Birmingham. When it was built in the 1920s, Lake Martin was the largest man-made body of water in the world; it ...

Consider this a history buff's travel bucket list. Explore the rich heritage and culture of America through these notable ...

Just over an hour drive west of the Twin Cities, a lakefront home near Hutchinson has hit the market and offers an acre of ...

This Illinois lakeside fish fry is a “just one more piece” trap, crispy refills, lake views, and Fridays that turn into a ...

Nauvoo proves that the best vacations don’t have to break the bank. Bishop Hill feels like discovering a secret European village in Illinois. This Swedish settlement offers culture without the ...

LERNA — The man for whom Coles County was named freed his own slaves and fought to make Illinois a free state.