Nature & Outdoors

Family enjoying dinner at Skylon Tower's Revolving Dining Room in Niagara Falls, Ontario (photo courtesy of Skylon Tower)

Offering incredible views of North America’s most famous waterfalls, this restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario, provides an unforgettable experience.

Stand-up paddleboarders on Summersville Lake in Summersville, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Visit Southern West Virginia)

Chock full of recreation, from rock climbing to scuba diving to swimming, this Summersville, West Virginia, offers plenty of adventure. 

Boats docked at marina on Cave Run Lake in Winchester, Kentucky (photo by Sherman Cahal)

This expansive body of water in Winchester, Kentucky, comes alive in the summer with opportunities for recreation. 

Buildings at Fayette Historic State Park in Garden, Michigan (photo by Tyler Leipprandt)

The Upper Peninsula of the Great Lakes State is known for its natural beauty, especially in Garden, Michigan, where history can be explored right on the shore.

Boats docked on Middle Bass Island in Ohio (photo by Laura Watilo Blake)

The Lake Erie Islands of Ohio are a popular destination in the summer, especially this quiet haven just north of South Bass Island. 

Bike riders in Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington, Illinois (photo courtesy of Illinois Office of Tourism)

Bison graze and grasses blow on a gentle breeze in Wilmington, Illinois, at this sprawling prairie steeped in history. 

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan (photo courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park)

From a peaceful Japanese Garden to a playful garden space for kids, enjoy a day in Grand Rapids, Michigan, surrounded by art and nature.  

View from the Muddy Boots Horseback Tour in Pikeville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Tour Pike County)

This scenic tour has riders saddling up in Pikeville, Kentucky, for views of the Appalachian Mountains. 

Family at Lost World Caverns in Lewisburg, West Virginia (photo courtesy of Greenbrier County CVB)

Larger-than-life rock formations are plentiful in Lewisburg, West Virginia, at this destination for adventurers and families alike. 

View from Spruce Knob in Riverton, West Virginia (photo by Kelly Bridges)

The highest point in the Mountain State is found in Riverton, West Virginia, and showcases natural beauty as far as the eye can see.