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Indian Lake Country Club Movember Scramble benefits men’s health

An Indianapolis golf outing this weekend will raise money for the Movember Foundation and its work supporting men’s health. The third annual event at Indian Lake Country Club is sold out, but organizers say people can still donate online

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Outdoors

Vermont’s Historic State Park On Lake Champlain Features Easy Trails, A Swim Beach, And Water Recreation

The mighty Lake Champlain can be experienced from different access points, thanks to the various state parks lining its shores, be it from the Vermont or New York side. While some of these outdoor destinations offer remote, multi-day getaways with camping adventures, others are great for planning a day trip not too far from the…

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Outdoors

Hidden In Lake Champlain’s ‘Inland Sea’ Is A Secluded Island State Park With Camping And Water Activities

Also known as the "Inland Sea," Lake Champlain's northeastern arm is naturally sheltered from the rest of the lake by a protective chain of large islands called Hero Islands. Hidden in these waters are three state parks: Burton, Woods, and Knight Island. The latter measures 1 mile from end to end and a ½ mile across,…

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Outdoors

So Long Big Bear Lake: This High-Elevation Gem Offers Less-Crowded Fishing, Camping, And Hiking

The western U.S.'s history of hiding treasure lives on. On the Great Basin Divide between the crests of California's Sierra Nevada lies a high-elevation gem that'll leave you saying so long to Big Bear Lake. Peeler Lake, a less crowded alternative to Big Bear's more than 7 million annual visitors, offers fishing, camping, and hiking with…

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Outdoors

Nestled In Southern Illinois Is A Relaxing Lake Haven With Scenic Camping, Fishing, And Boating

Southern Illinois, ensconced between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, is known for its agriculture and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Due to its abundance of crops and proximity to these major rivers, over time, the southernmost portion of The Land of Lincoln became known as Egypt. Right in the center of this region is one of the primary venues for…

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Fitness

I’m a Trainer: My Family Aired From Lake George to the Outer Banks and Brought Us a Gym

Most family road trips involve a quiet deal: You escape your routine, but your workout routine escapes you. I wanted to escape an open road without the familiar slide of processed snacks, stiff hips, and vaguely ambitious promises to exercise tomorrow. So I moved my family to 2026 chevrolet tahoe high countrygot married Airstream InternationalAnd

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Outdoors

Giant bluegill breaks Minnesota state record. This is the second time this year the lake has produced record panfish

Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks As the old saying makes clear, “Records are meant to be broken,” and that’s just what Dale Hoffman of Ramsey, Minnesota did on July 7. Hoffman caught a massive bluegill weighing 2.21 pounds from Big Stone Lake, located on the Minnesota-South

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Outdoors

Lake Mead NPS Dive Team operations suspended

Facing severe staffing shortages and equipment problems, the National Park Service has quietly disbanded its underwater recovery team in the recreation area with America’s highest mortality rate. (Photo: Marcus Jones/Getty Images) Published June 24, 2026 03:11 pm With abundant visitors and boating opportunities, Lake Mead in Nevada is one of America’s deadliest national park destinations.

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Outdoors

Idaho fisherman reclaims his place in the record books with another monster lake trout caught from the same lake

Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks Dylan Smith, an angler from Idaho Falls, has reclaimed his place in the Idaho record books with a 40-plus-inch lake trout. The monster laker came from Payette Lake, the same body of water where he broke the state catch-and-release laker record

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Outdoors

Fishermen temporarily closed due to habitat restoration at Illinois lake

Keith Lusher 06.23.26 Fishermen planning a trip to one of Northern Illinois’ most popular fishing destinations may need to adjust their schedules next week. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced this Morrison-Rockwood State Park Whiteside County will be closed to the public June 23-24 while crews conduct aquatic herbicide treatments on Lake Carlton. According

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